Ideas For Natural Skin Care For Nappy Rash

Nobody wants nappy rash, not baby, not daddy and mummy and not anybody in shouting distance. With the best will in the world, no parent can be vigilant 24 hours a day, every day. It is inevitable that most infants between 9 and 12 months of age will develop a sore, red bottom. This is caused by the contents of baby’s nappy coming into contact with their delicate skin. The thought of putting harsh chemicals in contact with their baby does not appeal to most parents. This is where natural skin care for nappy rash comes in useful.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nappy rash is inevitably caused by nappies. The best way to avoid it is to let your baby go commando as often and as long as possible. Just let them lay on a layer of absorbent material and mop up as necessary. Of course, this is not always practical, for example, on public transport or in the shops.

Next to letting your infant go commando, the best approach is to use cloth nappies without a watertight covering like plastic or rubber pants. This allows dampness to be drawn away from the skin. Not only does this help hold back the tears, it is the most environmentally friendly solution as well as the most economical.

Disposable nappies seem to be most parents’ method of choice for infant waste management. Technology has come a long way from the messy layer of cotton tucked between two layers of plastic of yesteryear. Today’s disposables are engineered to keep moisture away from the skin. They have cloth nappies beat in terms of convenience.

Changing nappies frequently and keeping the nappy area clean and dry are very helpful in protecting delicate skin. Specially formulated products with soothing ingredients like camomile and calendula also help to soothe the skin.

A strategy recommended by naturopaths involves applying egg whites to the nappy area. Cleanse and dry the area with cotton wool soaked in boiled water that has been cooled to room temperature. Apply a thin layer of egg white and apply a blow dryer on the ‘cool’ setting. Repeat twice until you have three coats of albumin, a protein found in egg white, built up.

Even the most dedicated carer cannot always avoid their baby experiencing this common ailment. In this case, zinc oxide is a great benefit and will clear up the problem fairly quickly, when you can return to gentler and better-smelling methods. Surprisingly, these creams are made from completely natural ingredients and may be used with a clear environmental conscience.

Many babies get a nappy rash even when you try your best to prevent it. If your baby has this form of rash, then you need to turn to natural skin care to help them.

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