1. What is baby’s red buttocks?
Baby red bottom, also known as diaper dermatitis, refers to a skin inflammation caused by the baby wearing diapers for a long time, especially when the diapers are not changed in time or cleaned thoroughly. It usually presents with redness, pain, moistness, and sometimes blisters or ulcers.
2. What is the reason for baby’s red buttocks?
1. Diaper friction: especially when your baby rolls or crawls on the bed.
2. Humidity: When diapers remain wet for a long time, it increases the growth of bacteria and yeast.
3. Chemical substances: such as detergent residues, fragrances and preservatives in wet wipes, etc.
4. Food allergy: Certain foods may increase the irritation of the baby\’s stool, thereby causing skin allergic reactions.
3. How to prevent baby’s red buttocks?
1. Change diapers promptly: It is recommended to change diapers every 2-3 hours, and clean them with warm water before each change.
2. Keep dry: After each diaper change, dry the skin with a clean towel or paper towel.
3. Avoid using too many chemicals: Try to choose fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and preservative-free detergents and wipes.
4. Pay attention to your baby\’s diet: avoid giving your baby overly irritating food.
4. How to treat baby’s red buttocks?
1. Change appropriate diapers: Use diapers that are breathable and absorbent, and avoid being too tight or too loose.
2. Use ointments: For example, ointments containing zinc oxide or zinc oxide and moisturizing oil can relieve skin inflammation.
3. Keep the skin dry: Leave the baby exposed to the air, or use a hair dryer to dry the skin.
4. Medical treatment: If severe erythema, blisters or ulcers occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment.
5. How to prevent infection caused by red buttocks in babies?
1. Change clothes and bedding frequently: Especially when your baby suffers from red buttocks, clean clothes and bedding should be changed every day.
2. Pay attention to personal hygiene: wash your hands and use disinfectant to clean tools before and after changing diapers.
3. Use antibacterial ointment: If your doctor recommends, you can use ointment containing antibacterial ingredients.
6. Summary
Baby red buttocks is a common skin inflammation, but as long as we pay attention to daily prevention and treatment, we can effectively avoid baby discomfort and infection. At the same time, when dealing with baby\’s red buttocks, you also need to pay attention to personal hygiene and use medications correctly to ensure the baby\’s healthy growth.
