Question

How to handle the red bottom issue of a one-month-old male baby?

Answer

Red bottom, medically known as diaper rash, is common in premature or low-birth-weight infants. The occurrence of diaper rash is primarily due to prolonged moisture on the buttock skin, as well as irritants in urine and feces. Additionally, frequent contact between the buttock skin and cleaning agents may exacerbate the problem. Symptoms include redness, flaking, blisters, and in severe cases, ulcers. Fungal and bacterial infections can complicate the situation. Although diaper rash is not a severe disease and newborn skin grows rapidly, improper care may affect the baby’s life. Here are some methods for caring for red buttocks:

  1. Try to reduce the time spent using diapers, allowing the baby’s bottom to breathe.
  2. Change diapers frequently, and replace them immediately after each bowel movement.
  3. You can use a lamp with infrared function to Irradiation the buttocks, but pay attention to the temperature being moderate, with 1-2 sessions per day, each lasting 15 minutes.
  4. For non-infectious diaper rash, use nappy cream or skincare products specifically designed for infants.
  5. Avoid using soap or laundry detergent when washing diapers. Use boiling water to sterilize urine-soaked diapers, and clean bowel-soaked diapers with weak alkaline substances, then dry them in the sun.