09/09/2016
Welcome once again Mommies, Daddies and Caregivers to Nappy Rash Series!
PART THREE: TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
What's the best way to treat nappy rash?
You can treat your baby's nappy rash yourself 🙌. The rash should clear up after three or four days. It's unlikely to bother your baby much.
Here’s how to treat your baby’s nappy rash:
1. Keep your baby clean and dry by changing her nappy frequently. Try to do it as soon as possible after she's wet or filled her nappy.
Clean your baby's bottom using fragrance-free and alcohol-free baby wipes (check the label) or a mild, moisturising soap. Rinse your baby's bottom in plain water and pat her skin dry.
2. Give your baby as much nappy-free time as possible during the day, to allow the air to aid healing. Lay her on a towel in a warm room. If your baby is old enough to move around, put her down in a room with an easy-to-clean floor. If it’s warm enough, you could take her outside.
3. Apply a thin layer of barrier cream or ointment before putting on a clean nappy. There's no need to cake on the cream. Just use a small amount and rub it in enough so you can clearly see your baby’s skin. The cream is a protective layer between your baby's skin and any wee and poo.
4. A bath a day at the most should be enough to keep your baby clean. Use a mild baby cleanser or bath emollient added to the water to wash your baby. Be aware that bath emollient will make your baby slippery to handle in the bath.
5. You could switch to a super-absorbent disposable nappy to try to restrict the amount of moisture next to your baby’s skin. However, there’s no solid proof that disposable nappies are better than cloth nappies for treating or preventing nappy rash.
If your baby's nappy rash is the result of an allergy, the problem should clear up on its own, as long as you don't use the product that set off the rash.
Finally we've come to the end of a very informative series. I hope you've learnt as much as I have? Watch out for another interesting episode on baby and mother care.
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Credits: Babycenter.com