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Nappy rash
Nappy rash can mean anything from slight redness and heat to severe inflammation with sores or pustules. One can lead to the other. Skin gets chapped by friction and damp or irritated by traces of detergent left in nappies. Acid urine stings and makes it worse. Bacteria or fungal infections like thrush from stools then infect the sore skin. There are measures that you can take to prevent it from occurring:
- Take care in sterilizing and rinsing cloth nappies
- Keep your baby’s bottom as dry as possible
- Change your baby frequently
- Let your baby stay naked whenever possible
If your baby does get nappy rash, you can use a barrier cream or ointment to ensure that the skin isn’t getting wet. Change her the moment she is wet or soiled and clean her with oil or Vaseline rather than water or soap.
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