Diaper Rash
This sometimes happens around a baby's bottom, it usually happens during a child's first year and can be very uncomfortable for the baby.
What It Looks Like
The skin looks irritated and puffy. The affected skin may also feel warm when you touch it.What Causes It
Wetness - Leaving your baby in a soiled diaper for too long. When urine mixes with the bacteria in the baby's stool it forms ammonia, this irritates the skin. Frequent stooling can also cause rashes, so note this if your baby has diarrhea or frequent stools.Sensitive Skin - Baby's skin is generally sensitive, others are even more sensitive to the fragrance or chemicals in disposable diapers, some are even sensitive to the detergent used to wash cloth diapers.
New Food or Starting Solids - Any change in your baby's diet can change the makeup of his/her stool, thus irritating the skin.
Bacteria or Yeast Infection - This can happen if your baby is taking antibiotics, it can also happen if you are breastfeeding and taking antibiotics.
The good news is diaper rash can be cleared within three to four days at home with some simple steps.
How To Clear Diaper Rash
- Keep your baby's bottom dry by changing frequently.
- Rinse the whole area during each changing, don't use wipes often and avoid wipes that contain alcohol.
- When drying the area pat it dry, don't rub the towel over the area.
- Use an oil or balm that will create a barrier between your baby's skin (Try Our Natural Butter or Baby Oil).
- Wear diapers loosely, or use a size that's bigger than your baby's bum to allow for air circulation.
- If the weather is warm, leave off diapers to allow better air circulation.
How To Prevent Diaper Rash
Protect your baby from diaper rash by
- Keeping the bottom dry
- Washing during every change
- Patting the bottom dry
- Using natural butters or oils on the bottom before putting on diapers
- Avoid using baby powder as this can irritate the lungs
- Introduce food one at a time, giving about a week so you know what could cause it
- Breastfeed for as long as you can, research has shown that breastfed babies have less diaper rash
- If a doctor prescribes antibiotics for your baby, ask the doctor if baby can take probiotics
- If your baby is cared for by a nanny or in a Day-Care, explain all this to the caregiver and make sure they understand it.
Note: If your baby's rash does not start to clear after 3-4 days, take your baby to see a doctor, your baby may have an infection. Keep baby safe, healthy and happy...
A happy Baby makes a Happy Mummy!
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