Exempt from the Baby Diaper Rash

I do not think there's a baby who does not wear diapers. The first few months until he was able to relieve themselves, diapers become part of his life. Moreover, infants can not control his bladder, so a day can urinate up to a dozen times.

Currently available are two types of diapers on the market, namely disposable nappies (diapers) and cloth diapers. Although still widely used cloth diapers, but the mothers of today would rather wear diapers for practical reasons. Besides do not need to be washed, disposable diapers absorbent possess large and not easily separated.

Problems often worry about their parents due to the use of diapers is the incidence of diaper rash. From the name implies, diaper rash is an inflammation in the diaper-covered area, such as around the genitals, buttocks and inner thighs.

Diaper rash is often experienced by infants less than a year old. Usually accompanied reddish blisters and itching. This condition occurs because of bacteria and ammonia in feces and urine of infants. Both these substances can injure and irritate baby's skin.

"Remains of infant urine and feces also makes baby's skin wet and humid which makes itching. Attrition in this part of itching and irritation of diaper rash finally happening," explained dr.Tina Wardhani Wisesa Sp.KK (K), from the Clinic Sakti Medika, Tebet, Jakarta.

Plastic layer contained in disposable diapers, because there is no air circulation, also often cause moisture. However, according dr.Tina cloth diapers can also lead to diaper rash.

"Cloth diapers actually have a low absorption, so the baby's skin becomes moist and if left can cause skin irritation," added Chief Division of Pediatric Dermatology at the Faculty of medicine RSCM Jakarta.

Election diapers

In the first months of his birth, babies need diapers product is soft, safe, and well-ventilated to avoid diaper rash.

It must be understood the parents, the production of sweat and oil glands of skin are relatively fewer babies than adult skin. As a result, are more easily distracted changes in temperature and humidity in the vicinity. So the baby's skin is more susceptible to irritant materials, as well as against infection.

Clinical study conducted by Kimberly Clark America in 500 babies aged 3-15 months in America shows Huggies Ultra with higly breathable coating that keeps the smooth circulation of air can inhibit the growth of bacteria proved albicans and prevents diaper rash by up to 50 percent.

Besides choosing the right diaper, according dr.Tina diaper rash can be prevented in many ways, the main thing is to change diapers as soon as the child defecate.

"Every change a diaper, the skin should be cleaned with running water and dried before applying a new diaper," dr.Tina suggestions.

If necessary, apply a cream or lotion on the buttocks and groin area to avoid friction. In addition, let the babies do not wear diapers around 15-30 minutes a day. Not recommended to use disposable diapers all day long.

Immediately take the baby to the doctor if the skin disorder caused by diaper rash spread to the abdominal area, thighs, and surrounding areas. Beware also began to arise when accompanied by pus blisters and red spots. "Children can be fussy because of his wound stung, especially when urinating or CHAPTER," he said.