I was assuming lo had a heat rash because it had been so hot over here but now I'm not so sure. He woke up like this yesterday and the past two days of sleep have been crap. No fever, a minimal amount of fussiness (sp?) But now he has like blisters on him this a.m.
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Never seen it but could it be HFM?
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Could it be chicken pox? Are they just on his legs?
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Call your pediatrician, for sure.
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@Smurfette: that's what the nurse suggested when I called right now
@mrswin: it's all over his body..like everywhere
@Mrs. Confetti: they just opened so I just made the appointment -
How in the world do you contract it? Hfm that is..could I have brought it home from work? Since I just started this week?
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@BabyMats: let us know!
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@BabyMats: is he in day care?
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HFM isn't usually all over, is it? Poor guy!
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@Smurfette: nope he is home with my inlaws. No real changes in anything we do either. And I'm a home body, so don't really go anywhere or are around any kids.
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@BabyMats: Call your Dr. for sure! Hugs!
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@BabyMats: Hopefully the doc will be able to let you know what it is. Could your LO have picked it up from a cousin or anything, out at the park or mall, etc?
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Chicken pox?
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@BabyMats: I hope your lo feels better soon!
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@mrswin: @Smurfette: @Mrs. Confetti: @wheres_c: @autumnlove: @Beebug: it is HFM
@MoonMoon: Thank you! -
@BabyMats: the one positive is the rash usually disappears quite quickly. And by the time the rash appears discomfort is usually gone for LO!
Hope neither you or DH get it!
Wash your hands frequently
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@locavore_mama: that makes me feel better. Thank you!
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My LO had something like that all over his face first and then it spread to his shoulders, arms, and legs. Nothing in his mouth, hands or feet. So we ruled out HFM. The ped said it could possibly be chicken pox (although LO wasn't scratching at the bumps and didn't seem to be otherwise bothered by it) OR it could be a rash caused by the virus (LO had a mild fever a few days earlier).
In the end, we did nothing about it since it didn't seem to bother LO. It went away after 1.5 weeks...gradually. They told me the bumps would eventually turn into pimples which would then burst and scab over. Once the scabs were dry, it would no longer be contagious. That is exactly what happened. It looked horrible but the good thing was, it wasn't itchy!
see pics attached.
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