Heat Rash (Ghamori) in Babies: Right Room Temperature, AC/Cooler Use and Skin Care

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video is a consultation about a baby who has developed a lot of ghamori (heat rash / prickly heat). The doctor explains that this happens because of the heat, and gives practical advice on room cooling, nasal care, moisturising and sponging. Points covered in the video: Cool the room – since the temperature is high, a fan can be used at speed three to four, along with either a cooler or an AC. No direct air flow on the baby – if you use a cooler or an AC, the air flow should not come directly on the baby. Saline nasal drops – with heavy cooler or AC use, the nose dries up a little, so keep putting saline nasal drops. This is not a medicine; it only cleans the nose, because dried nasal mucus will block the nose. Aloe vera moisturiser – along with this, an aloe vera moisturiser should be applied so the baby's skin does not become dry. Set AC to 24–27°C – the ideal room temperature for all of us is 24 to 27 degrees, and the same 24–27 should be maintained for the baby. If you use a cooler, get a room thermometer so you know what the room temperature is. Bathing and sponging – you can bathe the baby twice a day: a normal bath once, and in the evening sponge the baby with normal temperature water. With this, the ghamori will settle in a few days. A baby feels heat like adults do – if the room temperature is 35–40 degrees, the baby will be very uncomfortable, just as we sweat and feel uncomfortable. A baby is a human like us and feels cold and heat the same way, and is comfortable at the normal recommended room temperature. Common in summer – the doctor notes that in the summer season a lot of patients come with ghamori. Relevant for: parents whose baby has ghamori, prickly heat, heat rash or heat-related skin problems in summer; parents asking whether AC or cooler is safe for a baby and what temperature to set; parents worried about direct air from AC/cooler on the baby; parents dealing with a dry or blocked nose from AC/cooler use; parents asking about dry skin, moisturiser and how many times to bathe or sponge the baby in summer; and parents who believe babies don't feel heat. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician if the rash worsens, spreads, becomes infected, or is accompanied by fever or discomfort.