pimples on a 3 week old?

[itspinkrock]

My dd is being breastfed, and has broken out with a really bad case of pimples, is it just from the skin on skin contact from feeding? or something in my diet that is causing this?

thanks :)

[cindye]

It's quite common for newborns to get pimples around that time due to all the extra hormones in your milk. Perfectly normal.

[anewme]

Total normal, milk pimples. They are from all the hormones. They will disappear in a few weeks.

[Wise Enough]

I think 90% of bubbas in my maternal health class had this.

[itspinkrock]

thank you both so much ladies, I thought I was eating something to upset her skin!

[merina]

pimple? i don't think so. try keeping your hands away from her face. wash your hand before cuddling with her. and take extra care of her skin.

[jennibear]

Its just the left over preg hormones in your milk. Its totally normal. My little boy got them SOOOO bad it was horrible.
Just a warm flannel a couple of times a day if it makes you feel better. they dont bother the bub so dont worry too much about them. DO NOT SQUEEZE THEM!!! they should clear up in a few days!

[bluebutterfly74]

Normal for babies. My midwives told me when my dd was born that that was normal. I believe they call them milk spots. Keep them clean and don't touch. Just a warm washer to clean. They will eventually clear up.

[ScrubSister]

My dd has a bad case of these pimples too, she is 5 wks old and they look quite red and inflamed at times , I was most worried but apparently they disappear over time like everybody has mentioned :)