Baby Care

Nappy rash happens when urine is left too long on your baby’s skin and becomes ammonia when mixed with bacteria from your baby’s stools. It usually appears as a red rash around the bottom or genital  area, but can become inflamed with pus-filled spots in extreme cases.

Most babies experience some form of nappy rash over the first two years. The key is trying to prevent it from happening:

- Change your baby’s nappy more frequently
- Let her have a naked kick around without her nappy on twice a day.
- Don’t wash your baby’s skin with soaps or scented lotions as they break down the skins natural barriers.
- Don’t use talcum powder on your baby’s skin
- Use a barrier cream if there is a small rash, but avoid it if the skin has broken
- Dry the nappy area thoroughly after washing
- Use a non biological washing power when laundering reusable nappies

If your baby does experience nappy rash:

- Make sure her skin is aired for about 15 minutes between nappy changes
- Check the absorbency of your baby’s nappy, you may need to switch to a higher absorbency nappy at night
- If the nappy rash does not seem to be clearing up, make an appointment with your GP to rule out anything more serious.

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