General Tips Nappy Rash
- Change the nappy often.
- Clean area thoroughly at each nappy change, whole area should be cleaned and allowed to dry.
- Use gentle wipes,be aware that baby wipes can be too strong for some babies. Those with sensitive skins use cotton wool and warm water instead.
- Use protective/barrier ointments at each nappy change especially at night each day to try to prevent nappy rash.
- Avoid plastic pants and tight clothes because they don’t allow the skin to breathe easily and cause skin friction and increased the chances of nappy rash.
- Disposable nappies with a gel core cause less irritation and tend to draw the contents away from the skin.
- Loosen the baby’s nappy.
- As much as possible allow the baby to kick their legs without a nappy.
- If baby’s bottom is dirty use non-medical baby soap and wash off soap or use water only and pat dry (do not rub) when ready to put the nappy on.
- Do not use talcum powders.
- Leave your baby’s nappies off as long as you can so air can get to the skin. A good tip is to lay the baby on a towel same time each day and change towel if wet/dirty.
- Make sure baby’s bottom is dry before you put nappy on.
- Always pat dry.
Natural treatments and tips (DR Axe)
