This morning my daughter woke with a raw bum and back. It looked
like she had burnt her bum and back. I hadn't heard of nappy rash going this far up the back. She’s had a horrid cold for a couple of
weeks and has been swallowing so much snot it’s making her vomit and filling
her nappy.
Everyone has their own miracle cure for nappy rash. In my
experience the treatment depends of how server the nappy rash is and how
sensitive your little ones skin is. Below are a few of my tried and tested tips
for managing nappy rash
Bare Bum – this
is by far the best cure. The more you can have the better. For newborn and non
mobile babies, it’s relatively easy – just lay them in a warm spot, on a pile
of towels under a mobile. If they’re mobile, try and distract them with their favorite toy or snack to keep them in one spot and contain any accidents. I tend
to sit my daughter on towels in her high chair during meals. I place a cloth
nappy on her lap to catch food.
Barrier Cream -
There are quite a few barrier creams on the market, but sudocrem is the best.
You don’t need much a thin layer works better then smothering it on.
Paw Paw & Barrier
Cream – this is my favorite for persistent. The paw paw helps heal the skin and barrier
cream to protects it.
Vaseline – acts
as a water proof barrier which doesn’t absorb into the skin. It works really well
for tummy bugs or viruses when you are changing nappies every few hours.
Corn Flour – a
light dusting is ideal for drying out blisters. You can also use your normal
baby powder, but this is much quicker, it heals within a few nappy changes. Once
dry, use paw paw and a barrier cream to heal the skin.
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