How to help prevent Nappy Rash

You need to make sure that you are taking proper care to your kid. This starts with the actions you take when you detect that your kid has some nappy rashes. Nappy rashes are caused by prolonged exposure to dirty or wet diapers and it can be irritating if not handled fast enough.

According to research, there are some babies that will get nappy rash at some point regardless of how careful you are with their diapers. The main cause of this is their sensitive skin. Some of them may have very sensitive skin which means they can get nappy rash even when there are no wetness or dirt.

The good thing is that most cases of nappy rash can be treated successfully at home but others will need a doctors attention to solve entirely. Actually you should see a pediatrician if your baby is getting skin rashes even when you take all the actions. You should even see the doctor if the nappy rashes are severe or even hurting to the baby.

Apart from waiting until the last day to start looking for treatments, there’s a lot you can do to prevent nappy rash. In this brief, we are going to talk about some of the actions you can take to prevent and treat nappy rash.

Change the nappy often

This is the first thing that you should do to make sure they don’t start. However, after the rashes have appeared, changing the nappy often won’t even help. In fact changing the nappy often will not solve the problem or even make the situation better. However, changing the nappy more often will help prevent nappy rash but you have to note that this will not treat nappy rash. What this means is that you should consider other methods such as buying nappy rash cream or ointment.

Avoid wet wipes once the rashes appear

In case the rashes appear, just note that wet wipes will even make it worse. The main reason for this is that most of the wet wipes have some chemicals that can be irritating. If the baby is already having a hard time dealing with rashes, using wet wipes will make her situation even worse.

Use quality diapers

There are several options in the market today and not all the diapers that you can trust. What this means is that you should make sure you are using quality diapers to prevent any issues.

A bit of air may help

One of the leading reasons why most babies get nappy rash is because they don’t get enough air. What this means is that when changing the baby, you should give her some time to get some air. What I mean is that you should let your baby take in some air without the nappy. This should often happen after changing them or even some time after washing them. If the rashes have already developed, the other thing to do is to apply some cream and later let in some air.

Clean the whole nappy area after changing

Every time you change her nappy, make sure you clean and dry the nappy area perfectly. You can use plain water or plain baby wipes to do that. You also need to make sure that you don’t use fragranced wipes because they may even make the situation worse.

Apply a thin layer of barrier cream after washing

After cleaning and drying the nappy area perfectly, the next thing to do is to apply a thin layer of barrier cream over the whole area. This can as well a solution after the baby gets nappy rashes. However, make sure you don’t apply it thick because it may deplete air from reaching the affected area.

Rinse cloth nappies thoroughly after cleaning

Nappy rashes may as well be caused by the soaps and other chemicals that are found in the cleaning water or bacteria that is trapped in the clothing. What this means is that you should at all times make sure that the nappy are rinsed perfectly. This will get rid of soaps and the bleach. As you are rinsing, make sure you have used bleach. This is very perfect for killing bacteria. The other thing is that you should rinse them with clean and fresh water.

When to see a doctor

I have stated it clearly that nappy rash can be caused by several other things and hence you should know when to see a doctor. You should visit the doctor if:
• There are no improvements even after a week of home treatment

• If there are any blisters, crusts or pimples

• If they make your baby not to sleep or even if your baby is
uncomfortable and crying too much

• The child has an unexplained fever

• The rash is spreading rapidly

• If the penis or even the end of it is red or swollen or even if there’s any scab on it.

Medications

When you get to the doctor, there are several medications that the baby can be given. These are only administered in severe cases when the rashes are not going away. The doctor may recommend using corticosteroid creams or even ointments. However, don’t get to the chemist and buy these,. The best thing to do is to talk to your GP before using any treatment method. The doctor will be able to give you all the instructions and other relevant advice.

The best thing to do is not to wait; you should start by preventing the rashes rather than treating. Use all of the above recommendations to make sure the baby doesn’t get rashes.

Don’t assume that any time you see those rashes on the nappy area they are nappy rashes. It might not be nappy rashes and hence you should be very careful when dealing with it. If you notice that they are hurting or even getting worse, you should consult the doctor. There are several other things and diseases such as eczema and thrush that can cause the same issue.