What Causes Nappy Rash?
Nappy rash is usually limited to the area covered by the nappy and is caused by irritants such as
urine and faeces coming into repeated contact with the skin. Infants can pass urine frequently,
day and night and although you should change nappies often, this isn't possible every single time.
Your baby's skin development is still not complete at birth, which may make it delicate and sensitive
to irritants. Combine this with the fact that urine and faeces are held in contact with the skin within the
nappy until it is changed, and you can see why nappy rash occurs. While frequent nappy changes help to
prevent nappy rash from occurring, there are times when your baby might be more vulnerable to nappy rash.
These include:
• Taking medicines • Tummy upset • A change of diet (particularly during weaning)
Bepanthen Ointment - Protection from nappy rash
Your baby's skin is perfectly huggable and you'll want
to keep it that way. Many infants do however suffer
from nappy rash at some time, even when good
nappy changing practices are followed.
The good news is that with Bepanthen Ointment,
there's an easy solution to soothe your baby's skin.
