You can usually treat heat rash or prickly heat at home by making sure your child stays cool and dry and avoids getting sweaty. This might include:

• using air-conditioning if you live in a hot climate
• dressing your child in light cotton clothing
• avoiding too many layers when you dress your child or wrap your baby
• removing sweaty clothing or wet nappies regularly
• ensuring bedrooms are cool and ventilated
• drying your baby’s skin folds after each bath.

To help your child with itchiness, you can give them a bath in lukewarm water. It’s best to avoid soap, because this can irritate your child’s skin. Use a soap-free wash or a simple moisturising bath oil if needed.

Pressing a cool damp cloth onto the affected area might also help your child feel more comfortable.

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