All About Nappy Rash

Nappy rash is common in babies right up to 20 months and is usually caused by chafing or wetness.

Even the most absorbent nappy leaves some moisture on a baby's delicate new skin, while a baby left in a dirty nappy for too long may also develop nappy rash. Remember that a baby's skin is nearly half the thickness of adults' and therefore more delicate and prone to damage.

There are times when your baby might be more likely to get nappy rash, so it's worth being on the lookout for the tell-tale signs of redness and irritation around the nappy area.

The trigger times can include:

• When a baby first sleeps through the night
• Antibiotic use
• An attack of diarrhoea or runny stools
• Starting on solid foods
• Common cold
• Teething
• Breast milk to formula milk