Diaper rash or diaper dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin in a child that develops under the influence of such factors as: fever, high humidity, friction. Most of all, children with allergies, overweight, lack of vitamin D, babies with fair skin are prone to diaper rash. Girls have this problem more often than boys. It is located in the inter-groin, intergluteal folds, less often on the lower abdomen, on the legs, behind the ears, armpits. They are accompanied by itching, burning, pain. The child becomes moody, cries, refuses to eat, does not sleep well. In order to prevent dermatitis, you need to follow some rules.
Instructions
Step 1
Timely diaper change.
To prevent the appearance of diaper rash, pediatricians advise changing diapers every 3 hours, regardless of its filling. Every time you change the diaper, wash the baby, but do not forget that soap dries out the delicate skin of the baby. Therefore, when bathing a child, use detergents no more than 2 times a week. Remember to gently dry your skin after bathing.
Step 2
Selection of cosmetics for children.
Take a close look at this issue. Cosmetics should not cause allergies, dry the skin and should be appropriate for the child's age. It is best to use a special oil under the diaper, which is sold at the pharmacy. It should contain only natural oils, especially sea buckthorn will be useful. When bathing for inflammation on the skin, add a series of decoction to the water.
Step 3
Regular air baths.
both for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash, regular air baths are very helpful. After changing the diaper, leave the baby naked for 10-20 minutes.
Step 4
Do not use wet wipes with or without reason. Do not try to substitute them for rinsing under running water. Use them only as a last resort.
Step 5
Don't overuse reusable diapers. From their use, diaper rash is formed much more often than from disposable ones. When using them, it is necessary to take into account the differences in the structure of the genital organs of children. Now on sale there are special diapers for girls and boys.
Step 6
Proper care of baby things.
Wash them only with special baby powders. It is best to use regular laundry soap, instead of conditioner, you can use a couple of drops of chamomile or lavender essential oil. Rinse thoroughly, iron on both sides.
Step 7
Refusal of oilcloths.
Oilcloth, even covered with a sheet, creates ideal conditions for the development of dermatitis. Use fabric-backed baby sheets or disposable diapers.
Step 8
A diaper of the correct size.
If the diaper is too large, the loose cuffs chafe the skin. If it is too small, then inflammation occurs in the places of greatest pressure. The diaper should fit perfectly. the same applies to clothing.
Step 9
Choosing a non-allergenic diaper.
Try to find the perfect brand of diapers for your baby.
Step 10
Monitoring the baby's overheating.
Pay attention to your baby's condition: Sweaty skin, wet hair can all help ease skin damage.
Step 11
Milk mixtures and complementary foods.
All of them can cause allergies in a child. Therefore, if a day or two after the introduction of a new product into the diet, a rash is noticed in the child in the gluteal region, then the diet should be revised and something else should be tried.
Step 12
Regular walks.
Walking in the fresh air is a good prevention of rickets, the main signs of which are increased sweating and changes in the structure of the skin. Therefore, the prevention of rickets is the prevention of dermatitis.
