There are a number of different types of rashes that can affect both babies and toddlers.
Some of these rashes, lumps, redness are quite normal in babies especially and are not a sign of infection or ill health, while other rashes could signify an allergy, a contagious disease or some type of health condition.
The most common rashes for babies and toddlers are listed below.
Common and harmless rashes in babies and children
These rashes are very common in most babies and usually go away on their own without any treatment.
- Cradle cap
- Erythema toxicum
- Infantile acne
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Nappy rash
- Sebaceous gland hyperplasia
Contagious rashes
These rashes are highly contagious. Many have vaccines to prevent them but not all. But all will require medical treatment.
Other rashes
These rashes can be serious or mild but generally aren’t contagious. Some can be very serious while others are mild.
Last reviewed and updated: 7 July 2024
