DIAPER RASH IN BABIES (NAPPY RASH)
Nappy rash is common, often not dangerous, but can make your baby irritable (cry inconsolably). It is caused by irritation of the baby’s skin by contact with baby’s urine or stool.
Nappy rash is common, often not dangerous, but can make your baby irritable (cry inconsolably). It is caused by irritation of the baby’s skin by contact with baby’s urine or stool.
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- Red rash in the baby’s diaper area
- The child may cry excessively
- The baby’s body may be warm
What you can do
- Change the baby’s diaper regularly
- Remove the diaper for some hours so that fresh air can reach the baby’s buttocks
- Barrier creams like Vaseline, or zinc oxide cream can be applied
- Sometimes the diaper rash can be infected by yeast or bacteria, it is thus important to let a doctor examine the rash.
