When an infant is between six months and 2-year-old, teeth come out from their gums. The new teeth can cause a lot of drool and cause irritation to the baby’s skin, which is highly sensitive and lead to rashes. Such a rash is called drool rash or teething rash. 

How can you identify that your baby has a teething rash?

It is likely that your little one will drool a lot when they are in the 1st 24 months of their life. They usually begin drooling even more between four and six months, around the same time when their first baby tooth comes out. A baby can have a rash though at any time. A rash may not always ascertain when the teeth of your infant start to show up. 

Your baby can have a teething rash wherever his/her drool collects such as:

• Chest
• Neck
• Cheeks
• Chin

In case your little one is using a pacifier, drool rash may also appear on that part of the skin, which comes in contact with the pacifier. When a baby has a teething rash, there are slightly raised or flat red patches along with small bumps. Your baby’s skin may also get chapped. 

Some other symptoms that your baby has teething rash are as follows:

• Rash
• Drool
• Gum pain that can make the little one fuss or cry more
• They tend to chew objects or toys more

Teething does not lead to a fever. So, in case your infant is crying more than he/she does so usually or has a fever, it is better to consult your baby’s pediatrician. They can ensure that the fever does not aggravate, as well as, detect whether there are other issues or not.

Are teething and rashes linked?

When a baby is about 6-month-old, the passive immunity they acquire from their mothers begins to diminish. It also signifies that your baby is more susceptible to contract more germs or illnesses at this time. It is the same time, when the baby’s teeth may start shooting out.

There are some infants who get more drool than others when their teething process starts. However, there are several such babies who drool in abundance even when they are not going through their teething process. Thus, there is some kind of a link between teething and rashes when a baby drools more.

When there is a lot of drool, it may lead to a rash around the mouth of your child. The rashes that can spread to their legs, arms, or torso may be due to an illness. So, it means, rather than the teething process, it is drooling that triggers the teething rash. 

When to consult a physician?

Your baby can have rashes due to various reasons apart from teething. It is crucial to differentiate the teething rash from other conditions. While several rashes may not be severe, it is a sensible idea to consult your baby’s physician to get the cause of the rash confirmed. 

Outlook

Each child can undergo teething issues until their entire set of twenty baby teeth are developed. The teething rash is considered to be a common sign when teething causes excess drool during teething. These rashes are not severe and may not hurt your little one. It can be treated at home but consult your child’s doctor when it gets worse.