Your baby’s booty might look like a smooth peach, and it can be just as delicate. So it’s no surprise that up many babies and toddlers wearing diapers develop diaper rash.
Symptoms can vary from a red and sore bottom to raised skin and angry ulcers, and the bottom line here is that prevention is better than cure.
Don’t panic if your little one does develop diaper rash; quick action can usually resolve it. The tips below will help prevent and remedy diaper rash.
Air time
As often as you can, let your baby have a kick about au naturel. Lying on a change mat or towel without a diaper will not only feel nice for your baby, it will also give the skin time to breathe.
All change
Babies don’t always cry due to an overly wet diaper so it’s up to you keep an eye on whether they are comfy and dry. A heavy, swollen diaper is a sure sign that it’s time for a change. Every baby is different, but eight to 10 daily changes aren’t uncommon, especially in the early days.
Block it out
Applying a thin layer of gently formulated barrier cream at change time can keep your baby’s bottom healthy.
Keep it clean
Make sure you clean and dry baby’s bottom area properly at each change, even if they haven’t had a poop.
Soft soap
Though bath time bubbles are fun, bathing products and soap may cause skin irritation. Look for products that are formulated without perfume or additives.
Size matters
Tight or small diapers will stop the air circulating around baby’s bottom, so make sure you’ve got the right size and don’t fasten the diaper too tightly.
Pura’s Diapers are made with soft organic cotton and no nasty chemicals, perfumes or allergens.
Clean sheet
Using only skin-kind baby wipes, such as those in Pura’s range can keep baby’s bum in tip top condition. Some baby wipes are formulated with alcohol (such as ethanol and isopropanol), soap and parabens, which can cause skin allergies, diaper rash and discomfort.
Pura’s 100% plastic-free wipes are as bottom-friendly as they are planet-friendly. With 99% water and organic aloe vera, the wipes are approved by midwives and paediatricians and are clinically proven to be suitable for the most sensitive of skins.
If none of the above steps work, or the rash looks particularly sore or your baby has a fever and appears unwell, contact a medical professional for advice.
