What does hand-foot-mouth disease rash look like?
⚡ Short answer: If hand-foot-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus) breaks out at daycare, watch for these signs in your baby: In the first 1-3 days, there's usually mild fever (around 38°C), fussiness, loss of appetite, and sore throat.
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Hand-foot-mouth disease is at daycare. What symptoms and rashes should I look for in my baby?
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If hand-foot-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus) breaks out at daycare, watch for these signs in your baby:
In the first 1-3 days, there's usually mild fever (around 38°C), fussiness, loss of appetite, and sore throat. Then the characteristic rash appears:
- Inside mouth: Small red spots or blisters filled with fluid (like canker sores) — on the tongue, roof of mouth, inside cheeks. Your baby may have pain and refuse to nurse or eat.
- Hands and feet: Small, red, flat or raised bumps (sometimes fluid-filled blisters) on palms, between fingers, and soles.
- Sometimes: Mild rash around knees, elbows, buttocks.
- The rash is NOT itchy — it's usually painful or tender, not itchy.
The most challenging part for babies is mouth sores; soft, cool foods are recommended (yogurt, banana puree, cold fruit puree without acids, cold mashed fruit).
The illness usually passes in 7-10 days on its own. However, see a pediatrician if your baby can't take any fluids, fever stays above 39°C for longer than 3 days, or the rash looks infected.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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