The task of changing a diaper for your baby can be an unpleasant chore at first. With up to ten or more daily diaper changes in newborns, it is essential that baby’s bottom is kept dry to reduce the chances of nappy rash in addition to preventing any discomfort for baby.
Disinfectant Wipes for Baby’s Bottom & Genitals
When changing your babies diaper use warm water and cotton-wool balls to gently wipe between the creases that are around the genital areas. Alcohol-free wet wipes can also be used as an option to water and cotton-wool balls. The wet wipes cleans the skin whilst reestablishing the natural pH balance of the baby’s skin. The soft cotton wet wipes reaches every fold of your baby’s skin to easily and thoroughly remove any girt and bacteria.
Nappy Rash & Fungal Infections
Your baby girl must be wiped from the front to the back to avoid feces entering into the genital area. This area must then be dried properly using a soft towel to ensure that the genitals are dry as moist, dark places are perfect for a nappy rash to develop, especially those caused by a fungal infection. After every diaper change your hands must be washed to prevent the traces of feces or urine cross contaminating you or baby.
Skin Rash – Infection & Contact Dermatitis
One common cause of a nappy rash is due to the ammonia in the urine and feces. Nappy rash is medically termed as dermatitis, which is the irritation of the skin. Diapers should therefore be changed frequently as a wet diaper that is left on for a long period can result in a rash. Newborns are at a higher risk of suffering from nappy rash as they often pass watery stools. These stools are easily lodged in the creases and folds of baby’s thighs, genital, and bottom areas. Cleaning baby’s genital and anal areas thoroughly at each nappy change is imperative to prevent an infection from occurring.
Nappy Rash & Thrush
Nappy rash can also result from a condition called thrush. This is a fungal infection caused is by Candida albicans and occurs as a white coating in and or around the genital area. Thrush can be treated with the use of an antifungal cream prescribed by a medical practitioner. Whether the nappy rash is caused by infrequent diaper changing or thrush a medical practitioner should be consulted to prevent further complications from occurring.
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