It breaks our hearts to hear our little ones cry. We will do almost anything to make them happy!
If you have ever had, or babysat, a baby with nappy rash, you will surely know all too well the uncomfortable cry!
Unfortunately, this isn’t something we can cure with a game of peak-a-boo or a trip to the zoo.
Nappy rash is an irritation of the skin anywhere in the nappy area. Mild nappy rash appears as a generalised reddened area or small dots on the skin. The extent of nappy rash can vary.
What causes nappy rash?
The most common cause of nappy rash is when the skin becomes inflamed after contact with chemicals in urine, faeces or both.
It is more likely to occur if nappies are not changed often enough or if your baby has diarrhoea. However, it can occur even when the nappy area is frequently cleaned.
Friction caused by the nappy rubbing against baby’s delicate skin and washing detergents not … Read the rest
