To prevent diaper dermatitis in the baby, also popularly known as rash, it is recommended:
- Change the diaper frequently;
- With each change of diaper, clean the entire genital area of the baby with cotton moistened with water, and avoid using moist wipes, as they contain products that can favor the installation of the rash on the baby. Use them only when you are not at home;
- Dry the entire intimate area very well with the aid of a soft, non-rubbing fabric, especially in the folds where moisture is concentrated;
- Apply the cream or ointment against rashes with each change of diapers;
- Avoid using talc as it favors the baby's rash.
These above-mentioned care serve both to prevent and to relieve the rash.
Rashes on the buttocks of the baby are usually transient, but can progress to a more severe situation, with blisters, fissures and even pus if not treated correctly, so it is important to know how to avoid and treat the rashes.
See also: What can cause changes in baby's stool.
