According dr.Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, SP.A, from Cipto Mangunkusumo, the thickness of the skin of newborns is about a third of adult skin and very sensitive. In fact, the day the baby could produce the urine up to 20 times so that the skin around the buttocks, genitals, and thighs, easy to irritation caused by acidic substances from water and dirt kecing baby.
"The skin of the genital babies should not be too long contact with substances that are removed from the baby's body, including urine water, because it can cause irritation," he said at the launch of Extra Dry MamyPoko Stripes Pad in Jakarta (26 / 9).
Diaper rash is characterized by skin that becomes red due to moisture, itching, and blisters. "If the diaper rash is mild, give a cream containing zinc. But if the child had to cry when his diaper changed or when skin is exposed to water, you should immediately bring the baby to the doctor," he said.
Changing diapers more often can help prevent a rash. Also dry the buttocks well after washing the genitals. Rina also do not recommend children wear diapers during the day to prevent skin becomes moist.
"Parents should be sensitive to the needs of children, preferably during daylight more frequently changing his diaper at night because the child's desire to pee is usually reduced," he added.
To prevent diaper rash, choose a diaper that has a good absorption and are able to keep baby's skin stays dry. Also, adjust the size of a baby diaper with waist circumference. Size diapers that are too small will inhibit air exchange and can trigger a baby's skin to blister.
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