| There are many causes of nappy rash, the most | | | | liner on the inside of the nappy to help draw the |
| common being: | | | | moisture away from the skin. Disposable liners can be |
| | | | bought in supermarkets or a cheap reusable |
| 1. prolonged contact with urine or faeces - when urine | | | | alternative is to buy a length of fleecy material and cut |
| comes into contact with faeces, it results in the | | | | it into rectangles to fit between your baby's bottom |
| formation of ammonia (yes, the same thing that is | | | | and the nappy. |
| used in some cleaning products) and this irritates the | | | | 3. Increase the amount of nappy-free time. Fresh air |
| baby's sensitive skin; | | | | helps keep the skin dry. You might choose to make |
| 2. reaction to the chemicals (including perfumes) in the | | | | nappy free time for a while after each nappy change. |
| laundry detergent, nappy soak or baby wipes - all | | | | 4. Try a different laundry detergent or nappy soak. |
| babies have very sensitive skins which are in contact | | | | Use those without perfumes. Try different baby wipes |
| with the nappies and wiped with the baby wipes; | | | | - in particular, don't use adult hand-wipes on your baby |
| 3. teething or weaning can cause changes in the | | | | as these frequently have alcohol which is not good for |
| composition of the urine making it more acidic - when | | | | sensitive skins. |
| a baby is teething its saliva tends to be more alkaline | | | | 5. Use different (unscented) bath products or even just |
| and so the stomach produces more acid to | | | | water. Little babies do not need a lot of cleaning; |
| compensate; when the baby is weaning some foods | | | | 6. If you are using cloth nappies with waterproof |
| may produce a more acidic urine; | | | | overpants, ensure that the overpants are breathable |
| 4. perhaps ironically, nappy rash can also result from | | | | as these allow the air to circulate. |
| keeping your baby's bottom too clean - while good | | | | 7. Use a nappy cream on the baby's skin to provide a |
| hygiene is essential, whenever your baby's skin is | | | | barrier to help keep urine away from the skin. |
| wiped clean the natural skin oils and beneficial bacteria | | | | Every baby is different - some seem to get nappy |
| are wiped away; | | | | rash very easily and others don't - so there is no single |
| 5. in some cases where the rash is particularly | | | | solution that will work all the time for all babies. Having |
| persistent, it may be thrush which is a fungal infection. | | | | said that, one of the best products I have found for |
| So what can be done? The following should not be | | | | clearing up nappy rash is Simmon's Paw Paw Salve. It |
| taken as a complete list or the only things that can be | | | | is all natural and contains no petrochemicals which is |
| done. As the parent, you know what is best for your | | | | important to me. Putting a little on the affected area |
| child so the following is offered as a guide. | | | | has it cleared up in no time. And it is soothing on the |
| | | | baby's skin. Paw Paw has so many health benefits it's |
| 1. Even though modern disposable nappies are very | | | | not surprising that it can be used for this. Of course, |
| absorbent, they should not be left on when they have | | | | this should not be taken as medical advice and if |
| been soiled whether with poo or wee. | | | | symptoms persist you should consult your health care |
| 2. If you are using cloth nappies, you can try putting a | | | | professional. |