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Caring for the baby's bottom

Your baby’s skin

We've all heard the saying "as soft as a baby's bottom" and there are many grown women who would aspire to that level of softness in their own skin. Babies' skin isn't just softer than grown up skin though, it's also more delicate, and it's much easier to damage than that of an adult.1
Babies' skin needs to be treated with care, as it's even possible to damage it just by using a rough towel. This is because the skin of a baby is around 20 to 30 per cent thinner than an adults1, and it has a slightly higher surface pH level to that of an adult.1

Babies Bottoms!

Sometimes a baby's bottom can be decidedly less than smooth, and this is when it needs a little extra care.
Because of the thinness of their skin, the higher pH level, nappy friction and exposure to urine and faeces on a regular basis, babies can be prone to nappy rash.5 Nappy rash is a very common condition2 and thankfully most cases of nappy rash are mild.2
The best way to treat nappy rash is to let the air get to it. Avoid putting baby in plastic pants or tight clothes, and use gentle, breathable products which will help soothe the rash and repair the skin. It goes without saying that nappies should be changed as often as possible, especially when baby has nappy rash. Make sure that you wash the nappy area after every nappy change and then dry it thoroughly.5
As a preventative measure, use a hydrating and breathable barrier ointment at every nappy change and after every wash. Experts recommend this as it helps to reduce the contact a baby's skin has with urine and faeces.

Baby Skin Care Products

There is no shortage of choice when it comes to finding good baby skin care products - and you'll be pleased to know that when manufacturers make baby products, they legally have to take into account how delicate babies skin can be, and formulate their baby ranges using milder cleansers, and with less fragrance, as well as making sure that they carefully control the pH levels.1 Any products that are meant to be used on children under the age of three have to pass an enhanced safety assessment, by law.1
When you're choosing a product, look for something that's been 'clinically proven' and go for a well known brand that you can trust. Opt for fragrance free products with no added colours, preservatives or antiseptics to avoid the risk of irritation.

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