How do you treat nappy rash?

Answer 1

The best way to treat an ordinary nappy rash, or nappy rash caused by a fungal infection, is to let it get some air. It is a good idea to leave the baby's nappy off for about an hour a few times a day.

It also helps to change the baby's nappy often. When the rash is at its worst, it may be necessary to change the nappy up to 12 times a day. Dry the baby's bottom carefully after each change.

It is important to wash the baby's bottom every time you change the nappy. If your baby has only wet their nappy, use warm water. If the baby has dirtied their nappy, use a little soap, but remember to always rinse in warm water to make sure there is no soap left on the baby's skin.

Fixed faeces can be removed by using ordinary cooking oil on a wad of cotton wool. Do not use baby wipes, as they can sting and dry the skin out and the chemicals in them can make the rash worse.

If your baby has nappy rash or very sensitive skin it is a good idea to protect it with a thick barrier cream after every wash. To protect the red skin, you can use a zinc paste or barrier cream, which is available at the chemist: zinc forms a protective surface over the skin. Weak hydrocortisone creams (eg Dermacort) can be used for severe cases, but these should not be used without consulting your doctor first.

If using cloth nappies, try changing to disposable nappies as they absorb more fluid from the baby's skin.

Try dressing the baby in woollen underwear on top of the nappy instead of plastic pants.

If using disposable nappies, try switching to cloth nappies. Sometimes changing to another type of nappy will help.
What if the nappy rash just gets worse?

If the nappy rash does not get better in a few days, or gets worse, talk to your doctor or health visitor. If the baby's skin turns even more red, warm and swollen, and the baby gets a temperature, you should also contact a doctor immediately as the nappy rash may be caused by a bacterial infection that requires medical treatment.

A bright red, very warm and swollen nappy rash may be caused by a bacterial infection. The baby may be in a bad mood and have a fever. If so, contact a doctor.

Answer 2

Hi i just had this problem not too long ago. My baby boy had really bad nappy rash that it started so quickly & got so sore so quickly. I used bepantham but that only worked a little the problem was that it got wiped away so easily by the nappy. So my mum recommend golden seal by sunspirit. It is a little thicker than usual and it seals & heals the nappy rash. I found that it heal quickly & disappeared with this cream. Before using it i recommend to put a little bit on your babies leg to make sure you baby doesn't react to it in anyway. But the best thing about it is 100% pure and natural essential oil of Tea tree leaf & twig. You can find it at health food stores & maybe some pharmacies. Good luck!

Answer 3

I am assuming this is diaper rash. In America I by the CVS brand of diaper rash medication, and it works real well for my son. Some people like A and D oinment, but every child is different. If your child just recently went through a round of antibiotics it could be a yeast infection. In this case you would use a medicated pounder and make sure you keep the area dry. Some people use yeast infection medications when it is a yeast rash and that seems to help as well.

Answer 4

Prevention of course is the best route. We have found great success with using Penaten cream on our daughter and daily baths. We apply the cream quite liberally at every diaper change. We also change our daughter's diaper quite regularly. Someone once told me that diaper rash is the result of urine mixing with a bowel movement, therefore we promptly change a soiled diaper as soon as we discover it.

When diaper rash does occur, air is the best remedy (just make sure you have lots of towels handy!) My friend's daughter recently had a very bad diaper rash and she found some relief in putting her daughter in an oatmeal bath. It not only helped get rid of the rash, but it was also very soothing for her toddler's bottom.

If the diaper rash persists, I would advise consulting your doctor. Sometimes what we assume is a common diaper rash is really a yeast infection. Either way, they can prescribe medicated cream that will hopefully help.

Answer 5

Bepantham is the greatedst. If it is really bad though put powder on top to seal it in so it doesnt wipe off with the nappy. Another beaut is vaseline. No wetness can get to that soreness but put it on top of cream to put the moisture back into the skin.

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ps Nappy is Australian for those wondering!!!!

Answer 6

I like Desitin, no urine can get to the skin, and clean baby well at each change.
I have never heard of the word 'nappy' before. We say diaper where I live. Interesting.

Answer 7

baby powder at every change. if it does present itself slightly, i use pawpaw ointment. works very well, clears it up within afew hours (its crazy stuff). also if you use cloth nappies and this is occurring, remember unless there is a poo done, do not use a wet wipe when going from wet to dry napy. just apply more powder. rash is caused from the damp skin.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Bepantham cream works quite well. Also try aloe vera and lavender. You need to put moisture back into the skin.

Answer 10

Change nappys more often and rub that cute little baby's butt and so forth with cornstarch.