During the hot summer months, diaper rash in babies increases. This is especially true for babies with sensitive skin or when urine stays in contact with the skin for too long, causing irritation and pain.

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Causes and solutions

There are many causes.rashHowever, the most common cause is urine remaining on the baby's skin for too long because the mother changes diapers infrequently. Diaper rash can also occur if the baby's skin is still damp after bathing and the mother quickly puts on a diaper...

Another common cause is the overuse of talcum powder. Many mothers like to apply a layer of talcum powder to their babies after bathing. The feeling of the baby being fragrant and cool leads them to mistakenly believe that talcum powder can cool the skin, prevent rashes, and prevent diaper rash. In reality, talcum powder easily clogs pores, hindering the skin's ability to release moisture and causing diaper rash.

In addition, diaper rash in babies can also be caused by other factors such as the baby's skin being irritated by the diaper material, the diaper not being clean, or the baby being sick.Wrap the diaper too tightly.When the baby switched to a new food, he/she developed prolonged diarrhea.

Diaper rash, while serious, heals quickly if detected and treated early. The most important thing is to prioritize hygiene for your baby. Wash your baby's genital area with warm, clean water immediately after each bowel movement, then pat dry with a soft towel and change into a new diaper. Wash gently to avoid causing pain or further skin irritation. Using wet wipes can dry out your baby's skin. If you still want to use them, carefully choose alcohol-free and fragrance-free wipes.

Do not share diaper rash cream among multiple babies, and once a finger has touched the affected area, do not use that same finger to take more cream from the jar; use a different finger instead. If possible, allow your baby's skin to air out for short periods after changing diapers. This will help your baby feel more comfortable and the rash will heal faster.

In addition, mothers should wash their hands thoroughly before touching the baby's skin and remember to check regularly to promptly detect when the baby's diaper is wet.

How does food affect diaper rash in babies?

It may be hard to believe, but everyday foods can also cause diaper rash in babies. This is because daily food changes the composition of a baby's stool. Notably, fruits with high acidity such as raspberries, blueberries, oranges, and tomatoes are particularly problematic. When a baby shows signs of diaper rash, mothers should remove these foods from their daily diet to improve the situation.

For mothers who are breastfeeding, it's important to pay attention to their diet. This is because it affects milk production, or through breast milk, it can change the baby's stool, which is also a contributing factor to diaper rash.

Besides commercially available diaper rash creams, there are now many effective folk remedies for treating diaper rash in babies, widely shared by mothers, such as: Using clean green tea leaves, buds of the Vối plant, or betel leaves, boil them in water. Pour the water into a basin and let it cool slightly. When the water is still lukewarm, use it to wash the baby's diaper rash area. The second method is to take a handful of starfruit leaves, wash them, dry them, crush them with a little salt, add cooled boiled water, and then apply the resulting liquid to the diaper rash area.

However, preventing diaper rash in babies doesn't just stop at hygiene and medication; depending on the cause and symptoms, it's necessary to take the baby to the hospital for specific examination and treatment.

According to Women's Web - NT