Did you know, up to a third of babies and toddlers in nappies have rash at one time. It doesn’t usually develop in newborns, but all babies can get nappy rash. There may be red patches on your baby’s bottom or the whole area may be red.

 

Their skin may look sore and feel hot to touch and there maybe spots, pimples or blisters. Most babies with mild nappy rash don’t feel sore, but if the rash is severe your baby may feel uncomfortable and be distressed.
 

NAPPY RASH CAN BE CAUSED BY…

• Your baby’s skin being in contact with wee or poo (stools) for a long time.

• The nappy rubbing against your baby’s skin.

• Not cleaning the nappy area or changing the nappy often enough.

• Soap, detergent or bubble bath.

• Alcohol-based baby wipes.

• Your baby recently taking antibiotics.
   

FOLLOW THIS ADVICE TO HELP LOOK AFTER YOUR BABY’S SKIN

• Change wet or dirty nappies as soon as possible.

• Clean the whole nappy area gently but thoroughly, wiping from front to back.

• Use water or fragrance/alcohol-free baby wipes.

• Bath your baby gently after washing them – avoid vigorous rubbing.

• Lie your baby on a towel and leave their nappy off for as long and often as you can to let fresh air get

• to their skin.

• Do not use soap or bubble bath.

• Do not use talcum powder as it contains ingredients that could irritate your baby’s skin.
   

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