As parents, it is common to see your teenager struggling with acne or getting one or two yourself. But it becomes quite a concern when you see your newborn with these unwanted bumps. Baby acne generally develops around the cheeks, chin and forehead of the newborns and although being common, it is just a temporary situation. There is no specific way of preventing baby acne. Sometimes the best way to prevent it is none at all.

Baby acne is often seen in newborns who are in their third or fourth week. Babies usually develop red bumps on their cheeks, chin and forehead which look really worse when your baby is crying. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy are mainly responsible for the baby acne. It is fairly common in boys but should not be taken as a sign of hormonal problem. Baby acne generally lasts for a period of two- three weeks and goes away on its own.

Parents can always help in reducing the baby acne by making sure that they keep their baby’s face clean. Washing your baby’s faces two or three times a day with warm water surely helps. Babies have a very sensitive skin so parents should not pinch or scrub the acne as it may result in irritation or further infection. The face of the baby should be dried gently by simply patting it dry. If you find that your baby’s acne is refusing to go, you can consult a doctor and apply the treatment that he recommends and as already mentioned wash and keep your baby’s face clean and hope that the bumps go away soon.