My one year old son checks have been turning rosey red a lot on both sides. whats going on?

Possible virus: Rosy red cheeks can mean that your son is hot, or cold, or have a case of atopic dermatitis (eczema) or he could even have a case of fifth’s disease, a viral illness which is characterized by red cheeks and a fine lace like rash on the arms and legs that comes and goes over a few days to a week. Check in with his doctor if he has any breathing difficulties or fever, or is acting sick.

Not to worry: Cold, chilly weather does that. Need to keep it moist with aquaphor , a and d ointment or vaseline or the like. At times if the affected areas get inflamed, a little bit of steroid may help.

Likely milkd eczema: Infants and young children often get these rosy cheeks. Not a signof health but rather of dry skin. Try a heavy moisturizer like nivea, lubriderm, cetaphil, aquaphor or even vaseline to the cheeks 2 times a day for at least 2 weeks. If very rough dry skin and no improvement, then see your pediatrician to talk about possible topical steroids for children.