Infant Bottom Change, Cleaning and Preventing Rash Methods
How and at what intervals should the subchange be performed?
A baby's gold should be changed at least 6-7 times a day on average. Sometimes, even in the first months, he may poop more often, if so, we should change his diapers every time he gets dirty. Six clean babies become more comfortable and peaceful and have less diaper rash. Causes such as the airless environment of the diaper, moisture, contact with the skin of urine and feces cause irritation of sensitive baby skin.
How to clean the bottom?
Baby skin is more sensitive than adult skin. Parents need to be careful not to irritate the skin of infants who frequently poo, especially in the newborn period. The products that you will use for cleaning your baby's bottom should be free from chemicals, fragrance and color synthetic materials, allergies and irritating preservatives. Therefore, the most suitable cleaning agent is cotton soaked with boiled warm water. Sometimes it is also preferable to clean the butt by running under running water.
Are there any different considerations in boys and girls? What?
The risk of developing urinary tract infection is high in girls. Therefore, when cleaning this area in girls, wiping from front to back and lying on the back should be done from top to bottom. This reduces the risk of contamination of the poo into the urinary tract. During cleaning, the baby's legs should be slightly raised and opened, starting from the top of the genital area with wet cotton, gently wiping down to the anus area below and discarded for further use. For male infants, first clean the area around the anus, then gently lift the underside of the penis and remove the testicles. A piece of cotton smeared with poop should never be applied to the skin again. After cleaning the butt, gently clean between the legs and between the curves formed on the legs.
What is diaper rash? How does it occur? What kind of problems does it create?
Redness and irritation in the area where the skin comes into contact with the diaper is called diaper rash. The main reason for the crust is wetness. The rubbing of the diaper on sensitive baby skin and the irritation of urine and feces in the closed diaper area are the most important causes of redness and rash.
The fact that the gland stays on the skin for a long time, is attached too tightly or the baby's skin is extremely sensitive or allergic is one of the reasons that accelerate the rash. During baby's transition from breast milk to food or supplements, there is an increase in rash formation during the teething period and the duration of antibiotic treatment.
Precautions to avoid rash
Preventing rash formation is easier than treatment. The diaper rash feels burning, stinging and itching in the diaper rash. This can cause a constant crying and restlessness. In untreated diaper rashes, new infections occur in that area in a very short time. Therefore, it should be prevented from occurring before the treatment of the rash.
Keep the baby's bottom clean, dry and cool. Use diaper rash cream every time you change the bottom. You should apply a thin layer of diaper rash cream, especially taking care to penetrate between the baby's skin folds. It is best to leave the baby's diaper open frequently and allow the baby to breathe.
Things to do for the treatment of rash
If your baby has rash, change the diaper more often. Change the type of diaper you are using. If you are using ready-made wet wipes, leave them. Consult your pediatrician because of the development of fungal and infection in later rashes that do not improve with these precautions.
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It is very important to prepare the materials you will use during the baby's bottom cleaning in advance and be ready immediately. It is a good idea that the materials are close enough to reach the other hand without pulling one hand over the baby. If you put it in a high place, be very careful not to fall, if you are not in a safe place, do not turn your back even for a short time without holding the baby with one hand.
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