How to Get Rid of Milia Bumps

Babies experience a variety of skin problems during the first few months of life, including baby acne and cradle cap. Milia is one such infant complexion problem, causing tiny white bumps to appear on baby's skin. Though milia can occur at any age, it generally affects newborns and very young infants. It cannot be prevented, and treatment is usually not necessary at all.

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Get Rid of Milia Bumps

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  Seek medical advice. In most cases, milia bumps will clear up on their own within a month or two after baby's birth. If, however, your child's complexion seems to be a serious problem, you should consult his physician. Also call a doctor if your child's milia bumps persist after three or more months of life.

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  Wash baby's face regularly. Keep her face clean by washing it with a clean, wet wash cloth during bath time, avoiding harsh or perfumed soaps. Wipe her face clean after feedings or when she spits up or drools. Wash her face with warm water a few times a day for ultimate skin maintenance.

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  Avoid harsh treatments or hands-on approaches. Do not pinch or squeeze the milia bumps like you would for your own pimples or blemishes; this will only irritate baby's skin and possibly hurt him. Do not use a medicated skin cream or treatment on baby's skin; this is unnecessary and will cause further irritation on his sensitive skin.

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  Wait it out. The only thing you can really do to get rid of milia bumps is to wait for them to disappear on their own. Only time will clear up baby's skin, but rest assured: her days of clear skin are close at hand. Within a few months after birth, baby's skin problems should all clear up and give her picture-perfect skin.