Care tips
- Change the nappy often - It's vital to stop stale urine being in contact with the delicate skin, so try to change disposable nappies frequently. If you're using terry nappies a disposable liner may help protect your baby's skin.
- Give the skin a chance - Avoid plastic pants and tight clothes as they stop the area breathing.
- Use a protective ointment - Coat your baby's bottom with a thin layer of protective ointment such as Bepanthen at every nappy change and especially at bedtime. This reinforces the skins natural barrier and helps stop the irritating chemicals in urine and faeces from penetrating.
- Loosen the nappy - Absorbent disposable nappies can keep the skin dry-but make sure they're loose enough for air to circulate.
- Allow the skin to breathe - Let your baby kick their legs without a nappy as much as possible, make sure the room's warm and there's a towel or nappy mat for any little leaks!
- Wash carefully - Wash terry nappies in non-biological products to prevent irritation and choose a boil wash to beat the bugs.
- Everyday care - Most of the products available are designed to treat infected nappy rash (30% of cases) and contain ingredients and antiseptics not suitable for everyday use on a baby's delicate skin. For everyday protection, use a gentle ointment designed for babies delicate skin such as Bepanthen.
- Clean the area thoroughly - At each nappy change the whole area should be cleaned and allowed to totally dry
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