What should I do if my baby has a rash on his butt?

Red rash on the baby's buttocks is a skin symptom that many babies will have. This symptom is usually caused by improper use of diapers, baby wipes or skin infection due to other reasons. So if you want to improve the phenomenon of red rash on the baby's buttocks and reduce the baby's pain, you need to wear less diapers, use less baby wipes, change diapers frequently, protect the buttocks, and if necessary, sunbathe the baby's buttocks.

1. Wear diapers less often

You can choose old cotton cloth with good breathability. You can also drop a few drops of vinegar when washing the diapers to neutralize the alkaline components in the diapers.

2. Use less baby wipes

Baby wipes, like baby diapers, have become one of the essential supplies for newborn babies. Its biggest function is to clean the baby's butt and prevent the skin from redness caused by long-term contact with excrement. It is very convenient especially when going out. Different from adult wipes, baby wipes have higher requirements on ingredients and generally cannot contain irritating ingredients such as alcohol. It is worth mentioning that baby wipes are divided into ordinary wipes and hand and mouth wipes. The former is mainly used to wipe the baby's buttocks, and the latter is mainly used to wipe the face and hands. Generally, baby wipes without special instructions are used to wipe the buttocks. Due to their different ingredients, it is best not to mix these two types of wipes, otherwise it will be harmful to health. Parents must pay attention when using them.

The main function of alcohol in wet wipes is to kill bacteria, but alcohol is volatile and can easily cause moisture loss on the skin surface after wiping, making the skin feel tight and dry, causing skin discomfort, so it is not suitable for babies.

3. Change diapers frequently

Keep your baby's bottom as dry and clean as possible, and thoroughly wash the area covered by the diaper with warm water.

4. Hip protector

It is very important to protect the baby's buttocks to prevent them from direct contact with urine, feces or diapers. Oxidative diaper protectors can isolate, sterilize and repair grease and zinc oxide, and their slippery properties can also reduce friction on the buttocks. The key point is to dry the baby's buttocks with a towel after cleaning it to avoid repeated friction. You can also use a hair dryer on low setting to dry it.

5. Sunbathing

Mothers can often expose their baby's butt to the sun. If the sunlight is not good, you can also use a desk lamp with a 40w bulb, 40-50 cm away from the buttocks, for 15-25 minutes. Please note that someone should watch at this time to avoid burns.

Finally, the key to a baby's red bottom is prevention. Try to keep your baby's bottom dry and clean. It will heal in three or four days with careful care. If you find that your baby's bottom has ulcers, blisters, etc., you should see a pediatrician in time.