👶 Care & hygiene · 0 – 36 months
👶 Changing nappies and beating nappy rash
Frequent gentle changes protect the skin.
The step-by-step game plan
1. What to prepare
Change wet or soiled nappies; clean front to back and pat dry. Keep one hand on baby on a raised surface.
2. What to check
Use a suitable fragrance-free barrier preparation when needed, including to protect vulnerable skin. Ask about a persistent, spreading or blistering rash.
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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112 from a mobile phone; 10177 for an ambulance.