Oh mama, sending you so much love, a 6-week-old is so tiny, so I completely understand the worry! A few of us in my mum circle have been through this and the main thing everyone says is to keep LO as comfortable as possible, cool baths really help with the itching, and dabbing calamine lotion gently on the spots can soothe the skin too. My friend brought her infant to SBCC Baby & Child Clinic when her LO had a similar scare and said the doctor was really thorough about explaining symptomatic treatment, including safe fever relief options, just note that aspirin is a big no-no for chicken pox in children as it can cause a serious complication, so stick to what the paed recommends for fever. Also important to know that your LO will be infectious from a day or two before the rash appears right until all the blisters have dried up, so do isolate carefully to protect others, especially anyone who is immunocompromised. Since your LO is only 6 weeks old, this is definitely one where you want to follow your paediatrician's advice closely rather than manage at home alone, do please check in with your doctor or a specialist before trying anything!
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