Treatment of diaper pain in children

First and before we talk about the treatment of diaper pain in children, we must know that the problem occurs due to dirty and wet diapers, as wet and soiled diapers are the main cause of diaper rash, which can stimulate bacterial infection in children and make them uncomfortable and may reach bacterial infection and feel discomfort If they are not treated.

Factors causing infection

Before talking about the treatment of diaper pain in children, it is necessary to know the causes leading to this in the beginning to avoid its occurrence a second time, which are as follows:

• Friction because most cases of rashes occur as a result of rubbing a wet diaper on the delicate skin of the child.
• Continuing to use the same diapers for an extended period of time without changing them can lead to skin irritation from urine or stool, especially when there are frequent secretions, as the acidic nature of human waste increases the potential for fungi and bacteria to grow.
• It prevents the skin from breathing and aerating the nappy area, which provides an opportunity for germs and fungi to grow.
• The use of antibiotics increases the likelihood of developing fungus and diaper rash.
• Using certain types of soaps, lotions, chemicals while washing clothes, different types of scented wipes, or switching the type of diaper can cause skin irritation due to allergies.
• If the diaper size is small for the child.
• Some conditions, such as eczema in children, are associated with sensitive skin.

 Symptoms and signs of diaper rash

You must be fully aware of all the signs that appear on your child and cause him unpleasant pain because of the diaper, which I will list to you in the following points:

• Inflammation and redness of the skin in the affected area.
• The appearance of a rash on the child's back, genitals, or only in some places.
• The child's constant whining and discomfort.
• Severe itching,
• and slight bleeding may sometimes occur.

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As we said first of all, diaper rash is mostly caused by dirty and wet nappies. Babies with diaper rash may get bacterial infection and feel uncomfortable if not treated. The most effective home remedies for diaper rash include:

• Using Soft Cream For diapers , which consists of natural materials that help protect the baby's skin from exfoliation and the problem of diapers.
• Tea tree oil: Due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, tea tree oil is a great essential oil for treating diaper rash, and the method is by adding three drops of this oil to some carrier oil, such as coconut oil, and gently apply this mixture on your baby's skin, and you will see the effects Immediately.
• Chamomile tea and honey: Helps treat diaper pain in children and recover. To apply a daily treatment for diaper rash, follow the following, first combine two cups of chamomile tea and a teaspoon of honey, Apply this mixture to your baby's diaper rash.
• Apple cider vinegar:  The most effective remedy for diaper rash in babies, as it works to remove the rash properly, just add a cup of apple cider vinegar to your baby's bath water and clean the nappy area completely.
• Glycerin: To treat a rash, wash the affected area of ​​your child's diaper well, then dry it with a cotton towel, then dab on a small amount of Vaseline. You will notice that the rash disappears if you do this frequently and change the diaper.
• Cornstarch: The best way to use cornstarch is to keep your baby’s nappy area dry while absorbing the wet efficiently. Just wash your baby’s bottom with some lukewarm water, then wipe your baby’s skin with a new cloth after letting it dry naturally. Put a little cornstarch powder on The affected area and then carefully put a new diaper over it, repeat this daily until the rash disappears.

Tips to prevent diaper infections

• Use moisturizing diapers for the skin.
• Avoid using things like diaper wipes that contain alcohol, perfume, or detergents that may irritate your baby's skin.
• Avoid wearing tight diapers, and other items that absorb moisture.