Why do babies get nappy rash?
The main causes of nappy rash are wet skin and the chemicals produced from stale urine. These can leave your baby’s skin sore, red, raw and inflamed. Bacteria and fungus can also invade the area which will cause the rash to worsen. Modern nappies (either cloth or disposable) that help to draw moisture away from baby’s skin will help reduce the incidence of nappy rash, as will changing your baby’s nappy more frequently. When such rashes are seen today, it is often because the baby has been unwell with frequent diarrhoea. Food allergies and teething may also produce such a rash. What about other rashes in the nappy area? Reactions to products Some mild rashes can be caused by the use of different brands of cleansing wipes, oils, creams or nappies – everybody is unique and it is simply a process of elimination to find out which products suit your baby. These rashes are pink or red in appearance, and may have small spots or scaly bits. They are less defined than the redness and rawness des
