All about nappy rash

What causes it?

The most common cause of nappy rash is from micro-organisms in baby's faeces coming into contact with urine to produce ammonia. This creates a change in the pH levels of the skin which can cause irritation.

Other causes can include an upset tummy or diarrhoea, a nappy rubbing against the baby's skin - often a particular problem around the tops of chubby thighs and chemicals in some soaps or detergents used to wash baby or nappies.

There is also anecdotal evidence to suggest that teething and nappy rash can be linked, with babies often suffering from very runny poo whilst teething which can irritate the skin and lead to more cases of nappy rash.

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