Cold Sores in Toddlers

It sounds like your little one is experiencing his first cold sore. Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are common in young children.To help alleviate your child's symptoms, it's important to keep the area clean and dry. You can apply a lip balm or petroleum jelly to the blister to keep it moisturized and to prevent cracking. It's also important to discourage your child from picking at the blister as this can prolong healing time and may lead to infection.