Alex Drummond’s Baby Sofia Update: ‘First Day of Vacay Starting at Urgent Care’—What Happened
Alex shares what triggered the reaction, why it was so scary and how Sofia is doing now
Key Takeaways
- Alex Drummond rushed baby Sofia to urgent care on the first night of vacation.
- Sofia's rash turned out to be an allergic reaction to antibiotics for an ear infection.
- Dry skin and eczema are among the most common causes of rashes in young children.
Alex Drummond recently opened up about a scary Baby Sofia health update—and it started on the first night of their vacation. After spotting a rash spreading across Sofia’s body, they rushed her to urgent care in Arizona! Below, we share everything Alex said about the rash, including what caused it.
Alex Drummond shares a baby Sofia update
On Monday, April 13, Alex took to Instagram to share that she and her husband Mauricio Scott took their 1-year-old daughter, Sofia, to urgent care on the first night of their Arizona vacation after they discovered a rash all over the toddler’s body.
“First day of vacay starting at urgent care. Is Sofia allergic to Arizona?? Stay tuned,” she wrote. “Never a dull moment! Thankfully she is in good spirits & breathing normal!”
A little while later Alex posted again to let her followers know,“She’s okay!!”
“Verdict is that she’s having a reaction to the antibiotics she was taking for her ear infection,” she continued. “Got some meds so hopefully she will be back to normal ASAP.”
Alex, who is expecting her second child, also took some time to share how she felt about going the scary event.
“Needless to say this was a jarring thing to wake up to this morning,” Alex wrote. “She’s never so much as had a slight rash or reaction to anything! Came out of nowhere.”
She then posted a longer reflection earlier today:
“Today was one of those momming days where I could really use a glass or two of wine at the end of it 😅 Between urgent care visits, messaging pediatrician back home on MyChart, obsessive googling, administering meds & trying everything to keep this gal somewhat happy, while being away from the comfort of home,” Alex wrote. “But I’m reminding myself these things are so stressful and hard because of how much we love this precious girl and that is a blessing. Tonight Mauricio and I prayed over her crib for healing and comfort, trusting she’s in God’s hands! Gonna go try to get some sleep (in between obsessively checking the monitor to see how she’s doing.)”
“Thank you guys for all of the prayers and kind words, also learning from my DM’s how common this seems to be which makes us feel so much better,” Alex concluded.
Other common reasons for rashes on children
Aside from an allergic reaction—which is what happened to Baby Sofia—kids often develop rashes due to dry skin or eczema, says Skylar Souyoul, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Souyoul Dermatology and Aesthetics.
“When the skin barrier is compromised and dry, it becomes more prone to itching, irritation and inflammation. In fact, dry skin is one of the biggest triggers for eczema flares,” she continues. “Prevention starts with consistent, gentle skincare. I recommend using a mild, fragrance-free soap such as Dove, avoiding scented soaps and laundry detergents and applying a thick moisturizing cream like CeraVe at least twice daily—even when the skin appears clear.”
“If your child develops small patches of dryness or irritation, an over-the-counter low-potency steroid such as Hydrocortisone 1 percent cream can be helpful,” says Dr. Souyoul. “However, if the rash is not improving, worsening or becoming more widespread, it’s important to have it evaluated by a pediatrician or dermatologist.”
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