Question
The newborn is 10 days old and uses a wet napkin to wipe after each stool. After changing the diaper, redness appears on the buttocks. The question is whether they should switch to washing with warm water and keeping the area dry, followed by applying powder and changing the diaper.
Answer
Doctors recommend maintaining dryness and hygiene in the area, while also noting that the baby’s clothing should not be too thick or heavy to avoid sweat irritation. A topical calamine lotion can be used for regional treatment, which may help improve the condition of the diaper rash.