Skin Care and Nappy Rash

Baby skin is very sensitive. It is not necessary to use shampoos, powders, oils, baby solutions, baby soaps or baby wipes. Some products may contain perfumes and other ingredients that may irritate your baby's skin.

Simple is best. All you need is:
* water
* sorbolene and glycerine cream
* zinc and castor oil cream (choose a brand which is thick and gooey)

Handy Hint - buy a small plastic squeeze bottle with flip top or nozzle from the supermarket. Mix up a solution of water water and two teaspoons of sorbolene and glycerine cream. Use this tissues to clean baby's bottom. Do not store - it needs to be made daily.

Preventing / managing nappy rash
Change baby's nappy at least after each feed.

Wash baby's bottom with the sorbolene solution every time you change the nappy, several times a day. (but don't leave baby unattended on the change table).

Apple a thick layer of zinc and castor oil cream a few times a day, especially before long sleeps - or
at every nappy change if baby's bottom is slightly red. (if this doesn't improve then see your Child Health Nurse)

When using cloth nappies. Soak nappy in nappy cleansing solutions, tip off the excess solution and put them in the washing machine on a long cycle. (hot if possible). Do not add any soap powder or softener.

When using disposable nappies: use good quality nappies - cheaper ones may irritate the skin.

Skin care tip
Use sorbolene and glycerube for bathing, instead of soap: wet baby's skin with warm water, take a dollop of cream on your hands, and gently massage over baby's body. Rinse off in the bath and pat dry.

Source : Children's Panadol