If it is too tight then it can irritate the skin and if it is too loose, then the nappy will not be able to soak up pee properly. Make sure your baby’s nappy fits properly.Do not use talcum powder as it contains ingredients that could irritate your baby's skin.Do not use soap, bubble bath, or lotions.Lie your baby on a towel and leave their nappy off for as long and as often as you can to let fresh air get to their skin.Dry your baby gently after washing them – avoid vigorous rubbing.Bath your baby daily – but avoid bathing them more than twice a day as that may dry out their skin.
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Use water or fragrance-free and alcohol-free baby wipes.
If your baby gets nappy rash, you can usually treat their skin yourself. Most babies with mild nappy rash don't feel sore, but if the rash is severe your baby may feel uncomfortable and be distressed. Their skin may look sore and feel hot to touch, and there may be spots, pimples or blisters. There may be red patches on your baby's bottom, or the whole area may be red. some types of medicines, such as antibiotics or laxatives (used to make a baby poo more often).not cleaning the nappy area or changing the nappy often enough.the nappy rubbing against your baby's skin.your baby's skin being in contact with wee or poo for a long time.It doesn't usually develop in newborns, but all babies can get nappy rash. Around 1 in 4 babies and toddlers in nappies have nappy rash at any one time.