7 things that can make baby's bottom red

Not changing the baby's diaper regularly

Little pee like big popo, maceration causes red buttocks. If possible, do not wait to change the baby's diaper. Indeed, the acidity of baby's stools and the ammonia contained in the urine irritate the skin of the very young. As soon as the diaper is soiled, put on a clean, preferably well-absorbent diaper and adjust it properly without tightening too much. The exchange must remain airy.

Forget the little toilet between each change

Before putting a clean diaper on your little one, giving him a little toilet is essential. Even if you are in a hurry, wash baby's bottom and sex thoroughly. Indeed, the toilet will free his skin from the slightest dirt which can generate redness. The baby's toilet requires a bare minimum of material, you will need cotton (or a clean glove or clean reusable wipes, they are more ecological), Sindet (washing gel without soap) and water. Avoid using baby wipes daily. On the one hand, they are not all very ecological and some can even be irritating for the skin of the little one.

Badly drying baby's bottom after bathing

Baby's skin dries out quickly under the effect of heat but also humidity. The toilet is important and the drying of the baby's bottom and its sex is just as important. After rinsing baby's skin well with water, take a towel and gently dab his skin. Don't rub it, it could get irritated. Don't forget to absorb the water in the smallest folds of his skin, also at the level of the crotch, and put on a clean diaper only when his skin is completely dry. The bad idea? Use a hair dryer to speed up the drying time, in hot or cold mode!

Teething

Your baby is between 4 and 6 months old and he's starting to drool? Baby's first teeth will soon appear. It is not uncommon for baby's buttocks to turn red when teething, this is often the result of hyper salivation. Indeed, Baby will produce more saliva whose natural acidity makes the stools themselves more acidic. The solution? As we mentioned earlier, clean the baby's seat and change his diaper regularly, as soon as he has relieved himself, and apply a film-forming treatment such as a water paste or a liniment to his skin, these treatments promote the protection of baby's skin. As you will have understood, acidity is a fierce enemy! Making baby drink enough is a solution to dilute it

Allergies to washing gel, wipe, cream...

We can never repeat it enough, the skin of toddlers is fragile and immature. Cleansing gel, moisturizing cream, diaper cream... above all, his skin requires gentle and suitable care for babies, otherwise beware of contact allergies! Similarly, avoid scented care that can be allergenic. Always use specific brands and ranges dedicated to the baby. You will be able to use care adapted to the whole family when your child is 3 years old and over.

Antibiotics

These are well known for disrupting the intestinal flora and modifying the acidity in the body to a greater or lesser extent. The use of probiotics for babies helps rebalance the body, ask your pediatrician, general practitioner or PMI for advice.

Food diversification

If Baby has red bottoms, his diet may be the cause. We can try to avoid feeding him acidic foods such as apples and strawberries, and to reduce the sugar intake in his various meals. In his diet, give a place of honor to alkaline foods such as seasonal vegetables, fresh juices... they reduce the acidity contained in the body. If the effectiveness of this diet has never been proven, it is worth trying.

What should I do if baby has red bottoms?

Although painful, diaper rash is generally mild and disappears in a few days, provided the right steps are taken and that we leave her buttocks in the open air as soon as possible. However, it is best to consult a doctor if the child has a fever, if the diaper rash is accompanied by blisters or if the symptoms are still present after 3-4 days.

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