What is nappy discomfort?

Nappy discomfort is one of the most common skin conditions of your baby’s early life. It is an irritation of the skin anywhere in the nappy area. While it might be sore for your baby, the good news is that it is rarely serious.

Nappy discomfort most often affects your baby’s sensitive skin when there is prolonged contact with urine or stools. Your baby’s bottom may have red patches or the whole area may be red. The skin may look sore and can feel hot to touch.

If your baby is suffering from discomfort, you can use Sudocrem® Nappy Cream to help soothe and treat your baby’s skin. The very best way to deal with nappy discomfort however is to prevent your baby getting it in the first place.

 

These steps will help:

  1. Change wet or soiled nappies as soon as possible. Young babies need changing as many as ten to twelve times a day, whilst older babies at least six to eight times
  2. Ensure you clean the whole nappy area thoroughly using plain water or baby wipes, wiping front to back
  3. Lie your baby on a towel and leave the nappy off for as long and as often as you can in order to let fresh air get to the skin
  4. If your baby does get nappy discomfort, you can use a nappy cream such as Sudocrem®

 

If you are using a nappy cream and the discomfort remains or your baby develops a persistent bright red, moist discomfort with white or red pimples, which spreads to the folds of the skin, they may have a thrush infection. You will need to use an anti-fungal cream, available either from the pharmacist or on prescription from your doctor. Ask your healthcare professional for advice.

Occasionally nappy discomfort can become persistent or can be related to other skin conditions like eczema. If you are at all worried, it’s a good idea to consult your doctor healthcare professional
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Use only as directed. If symptoms persist or if there are side effects please consult your healthcare professional.