6 week old has what looks like a rash on her face more prominently on her cheeks and chin kind of looks like acne in spots and is very dry she has a check up the 31st I'ma first time mom so I don't know if I should wait that long to take her in or not

Unless you have introduced new foods, which you shouldn't have. It's called a newborn rash and is very common. Make sure you are not using any harsh soaps on her skin or in her laundry.

I make my own laundry soap so should I use something different an I only use Johnson & Johnson baby soap

I suggest using something that is made strictly for baby's soft sensitive skin.

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Originally Posted by katodee

I make my own laundry soap so should I use something different an I only use Johnson & Johnson baby soap

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If you've been making your own laundry soap, and using it, since your baby was born, and the rash only appeared recently, it's unlikely that it's due to the laundry soap. But allergies can form in time, so it is possible that she's developed an allergy to the homemade soap.

Here's a link to a site explaining some of the rashes newborns get.

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...iS1cDDEcn5IjRQ

Last but not least, if this is a concern for you, it's always best to discuss it with your pediatrician.

Good luck, and congrats on your new addition. :)