What should I do if my baby's anus is red?

Many mothers will find that their baby's anus is red. What should they do at this time? First of all, we must find the cause so that we can take targeted treatment measures. Whether it is caused by eczema or lack of attention to hygiene, it needs to be taken seriously. After all, children's skin is very tender, and even the slightest irritation will affect the skin and health, so you must be vigilant.

Since the diaper pocket on the buttocks is in contact with wet diapers for a long time, feces and urine have strong irritation to the skin. In addition, the skin of newborns is tender, so it is easy for the buttocks to become red. Small red papules may appear on the local skin. In severe cases, the skin will become eroded and ulcerated, and the skin will peel and ooze. Once a newborn has red buttocks, the buttocks must be well cared for while undergoing treatment, which will help the buttocks to recover as soon as possible.

First of all, pay attention to keeping the buttocks dry and change the diaper in time if it is found to be wet. Newborn diapers should be made of soft, absorbent old cotton cloth or cotton fabrics, such as old sheets, cotton sweaters and pants. These are not only soft and do not damage the newborn's skin, but also breathable, making the newborn feel very comfortable. The diaper should not be wrapped with plastic cloth because the airtight structure is not conducive to the dissipation of moisture and heat, which can easily cause or aggravate buttock erythema. To prevent the diaper from soaking the bedding, you can put a small cotton pad or cloth pad under the diaper. In the hot summer, when the room temperature is high, the buttocks can be completely exposed to keep the newborn's buttocks dry at all times.

Secondly, pay attention to the cleanliness of diapers. Diapers must be cleaned after they are changed. If there is dirt on the diaper, you need to use a soap or laundry detergent with a low alkalinity to wash it, and then wash it several times with clean water to completely remove the alkaline traces, otherwise it will irritate the skin of the buttocks. After cleaning, scald the diaper with boiling water, wring it out and dry it in the sun to achieve the purpose of disinfection and sterilization. In addition, after each bowel movement, wash the buttocks with clean water to keep the area clean. When the skin is red, especially when it is broken, do not wash it with soap to avoid local irritation.

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about what to do if the baby's anus is red. The baby's health status cannot be neglected at all and must be taken seriously. At the same time, we also need to realize the importance of regulating the baby's daily life in daily life, paying attention to a reasonable diet, and keeping the anus clean and hygienic.