A member asked:

My nursing 4 mo daughter has had ruddy cheeks the past couple of days. is this something to be concerned about?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red cheeks: In the absence of fever or irritability it is generally nothing to be concerned about. Can be from various causes; chapped skin, sun exposure, contact dermatitis (usually from drooling pooling around edges of pacifier or bottle).

Answered 5/3/2014

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