For cold sores in children, medications help to speed up the healing time slightly. Usually, cold sores in kids go away on their own. You can help ease their discomfort, though, in a variety of ways: ...

If you do spot a cold sore on your baby’s lips, it’ll most likely heal on its own within 1 or 2 weeks. Sometimes, though, cold sores in babies can lead to unpleasant health complications.

Cold sores in pregnancy aren't unheard of, and they don't usually have any impact on your growing baby. But there are a few things to keep in mind.