Many babies will have a rash of some type during the first year of life. Rashes often appear as red, raised bumps on the skin. Sometimes a rash makes the skin look red or irritated, but without any raised areas. Most of the time, rashes go away by themselves. Here are two types of rashes that you can do something about.
Cradle cap appears on the baby's head.
The skin may be red and irritated. There may also be an oily, yellow crust on the scalp. Frequent shampooing will cure mild cases of cradle cap. Use a soft brush or washcloth to loosen the scaly crust. Wrap the baby in a bath towel and be sure the arms are tucked inside the towel.