Nappy Rash

      Did this post specially for a friend of mine who just deliver her baby. Congratulations ya my friend, you know who you are =)

A cartoon showing a baby crying due to nappy rash

       Nappy rash or diaper rash is a very common disorder  It might occurs any time but usually it occurs more frequently when the babies are between 9-12 months. It causes the baby's skin to become sore and irritated in the nappy area and the affected area are covered in pink or red spots or blotches. Nappy rash is usually cause by the contact of the baby's skin with urine and faeces in their nappy.

So, how do we treat nappy rash and what to do to prevent it??

Remember this easy ABCD rules

A= air out the skin by allowing your baby to go diaper free to reduce skin contact with feces & urine.

B = Barrier, the barrier can be created by using a paste or an ointment to protect the skin of your baby (  choose those without preservative and avoid using powder due to inhalation risk).

Some Barrier creams that are available in Malaysia

A mummy applying barrier cream for her baby

C= Clean , keep the baby's skin clean. Carefully clean the baby's bottom between diaper changes.

D= Disposable diapers. If the baby really has a nappy rash, consider using disposable diapers rather than the normal cloths one as the disposable diapers have  better absorption proterties and thus, keep the skin dry.

       Usually, a parents do not need to be too worry if the baby develope nappy rash unless the baby develops a fever > 38 ºC or has bloody stool, diarrhoea,  blisters or sores , then, you should bring your baby to the doctor. I hope this article will be able to help and congratulation again in your new born baby.

Cute Baby