How-to identify and treat nappy rash
05 May 2011 11:21 AM |
Posted by bh'sLeanne
For new mums that might not know the telltale signs of nappy rash, here’s what to look for:
The skin around your baby’s genitalia will look red and inflamed
Your baby may be particularly irritable at nappy change time or on contact with bath water
Your bub may be generally more unsettled and irritable than usual
There are many nappy rash creams on the market to choose from. They can be bought from your local supermarket or pharmacy. Some popular ones include Bepanthen, Curash Medicated Nappy Rash Cream and Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream.
If your chosen nappy rash cream doesn’t appear to be healing your baby’s nappy rash within four to five days, ask your local pharmacist to recommend a medicated cream.
Nappy rash can be really painful for babies, especially severe nappy rash, it’s important to keep your baby’s bottom clean and dry.
Member Comments
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Posted by:
Platinum Ms
(Australia)
I know there is a nappy rash cream in the chemist that just doesn't heal the nappy rash but it also kills the bacteria so it prevents it coming back ask the chemist , over the counter ( can't think of the name) or Lucas Pawpaw cream is good.
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May 10, 2011 (May 10, 2011 12:13pm)
Posted by:
Gorjus
(Australia)
i used nappymate , a few years ago and it was great. Some friends of mine have occasionally just let their munchkins bottoms be exposed to the air regularly (just don't let the bub get cold, babies are not yet adapted to regulate their body temperature). Sometimes i have heard that applying beaten egg white as a protective barrier does the trick. I think too, try not to use the baby wipes and stick with a good old flannel and plain water. As the baby grows and does more in the nappy then maybe just use sorbolene cream to wipe off the matter. In my books, this has to be better. I never knew about Lucas Pawpaw cream when i had my kids.
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July 23, 2011 (Jul 23, 2011 1:58pm)
Posted by:
Discokef
(Australia)
mothercare do a great natural one! buy it from priceline! x
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September 26, 2011 (Sep 26, 2011 3:10pm)
Posted by:
Jourei
(Australia)
i use curash cream for nappy rash and it working reallywell
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October 05, 2011 (Oct 5, 2011 3:40pm)
Posted by:
mibdiva
(Australia)
Vaselive Petroleum Jelly is the best way to treat nappy rash!
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October 18, 2011 (Oct 18, 2011 5:44pm)
Posted by:
Miss Yummy Mummy
(Australia)
very interesting article
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October 25, 2011 (Oct 25, 2011 11:54am)
Posted by:
Curlycee
(Australia)
As a naturopath, I prefer to use natural based creams, eg vitamin E with a calendula infused oil and perhaps some zinc. And I think about why is bubs getting a rash in the first place- do nappies need changing more regularly, etc.
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January 29, 2012 (Jan 29, 2012 10:39pm)
Posted by:
Laura502
(Australia)
Dear Platinum Ms, you may be thinking of Junglebrolly HandShield (sold at Chemists). It's a natural barrier cream and remains protecting even with repeated washing and contact with water, therefore it is perfect for nappy rash as it allows the skin to heal and breath naturally
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February 09, 2012 (Feb 9, 2012 4:19pm)
Posted by:
Cosmic2626
(Australia)
my 18month old hasn't had nappy rash ONCE by doing the following:
-using sorbalene on tissues instead of wipes (unless for poos)
-giving him regular nappy free time
-NOT using talcum powder (my midwife strongly advised against using this on their bottoms as the chemicals & fragrance aren't good for their sensitive skin)
-using bepanthen every few nappy changes as a preventative
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March 03, 2012 (Mar 3, 2012 10:52pm)
Posted by:
Jsomara
(Australia)
My mother in law swears by zinc cream, any cream containing zinc apparently works wonders and apparently that is where Sudocream originally came from.
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March 05, 2012 (Mar 5, 2012 12:24pm)
Posted by:
Buffynic
(Australia)
Where I live has a older chemist and my son kept getting nappy rash really bad. He put us onto resolve (over the counter for tinea) then when the rash went canastan cream to keep it at bay and then a water proofer we loved curash it went on thick and easy. Also he was having alot of apple juice we had to stop this as it was very acidic and was making the problem worse
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March 07, 2012 (Mar 7, 2012 2:19pm)
Posted by:
AmberB
(Australia)
Great advice!
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March 10, 2012 (Mar 10, 2012 12:49pm)
Posted by:
lynx
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I would never use Lucas Pawpaw ointment when there is a much kinder option of Pure Nutraceuticals pawpaw ointment which does not contain nasty pertochemicals.
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March 27, 2012 (Mar 27, 2012 4:49pm)
Posted by:
Kelly Kalimanis
(Australia)
My Daughter had nappy rash constantly. I found besides using Curash cream allowing her to have nappy free time for an hour a day helped keep nappy rash at bay.
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April 07, 2012 (Apr 7, 2012 10:51am)
Posted by:
Charli209
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One of my twins suffered badly from nappy rash, I found the fastest and most effective treatment was tea tree ointment, and using warm cloths to clean followed by viva paper towels to dry!
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May 04, 2012 (May 4, 2012 5:59pm)
Posted by:
saha
(Australia)
thanks for advice
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May 08, 2012 (May 8, 2012 5:11pm)
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Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)
I know there is a nappy rash cream in the chemist that just doesn't heal the nappy rash but it also kills the bacteria so it prevents it coming back ask the chemist , over the counter ( can't think of the name) or Lucas Pawpaw cream is good.
Posted on: May 10, 2011 (May 10, 2011 12:13pm)