What to do if the newborn's anus is red

The birth of a newborn brings endless joy to the family, but at the same time it also adds a lot of responsibilities of taking care of the child to the first-time parents. Many children have red anus. Many new parents have no experience in this area and are often caught off guard when faced with this abnormal condition of their children. So, what should we do if our newborn baby’s anus is red? Let’s take a comprehensive look at it below.

Apply erythromycin eye ointment or cream. When applying the medicine topically, be careful not to move the cotton swab up and down to avoid aggravating the child's pain or even causing peeling. Instead, use a rolling application method. Or you can use your fingertips to gently rub the ointment evenly and massage the baby's buttocks at the same time.

After applying the ointment, apply some talcum powder on the baby. It is effective and can make the baby feel drier. Be careful not to rub talcum powder around the baby's urethra to avoid causing discomfort. Don't use too much each time, just rub some evenly around the anus.

Apply heat with a hot towel. Soak the towel in hot water for a while, wring it dry and apply it around the baby's anus when it is no longer hot. Apply it for about 5 minutes. Do hot compress 3-5 times a day for a week and the redness and swelling of the baby's anus will be significantly reduced.

Wash your baby's bottom often. The baby's anus is red and uncomfortable, so you should clean the baby's buttocks in time, especially after defecation. Remember to use warm water and wash from the urethra to the anus to avoid infection. After washing, it is best to let it dry for a while and then wipe it clean with a clean cotton mesh cloth.

Switch to diapers that are more breathable or absorbent, or use them as little as possible. Pure cotton diapers can be used instead, which are less irritating to baby's skin.

The above is an introduction to what to do if a newborn’s anus is red. I hope it will be helpful to parents. There are many factors that cause a newborn's anus to be red. No matter which factor causes this condition in the child, parents should pay enough attention to it, actively look for various pathogenic factors, and then provide targeted treatment to avoid more serious consequences for the child.