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Nappy rash - Management
What skin care advice should I give for nappy rash?
- To reduce exposure to irritants (urine, faeces, and friction), advise parents and carers:
- To consider using nappies with the greatest absorbency (for example, disposable gel matrix nappies) — however, parental choice of the nappy used will depend not only on its absorbency but on convenience, cost, and environmental considerations.
- To leave nappies off for as long as is practically possible.
- To clean and change the child as soon as possible after wetting or soiling:
- Use water, or fragrance-free and alcohol-free baby wipes.
- Dry gently after cleaning — avoid vigorous rubbing.
- Bath the child daily — but avoid excessive bathing (such as more than twice a day) which may dry the skin.
- Do not use soap, bubble bath, or lotions.
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