What to do if your baby has a red butthole

As we all know, in the process of caring for babies, careful parents will find that the baby's anus often becomes red and swollen. After this happens, if the parents of the child do not deal with it, the baby's red anus symptoms will become worse. Some children will also feel pain or even ulcer around the anus. So, what should babies do if they have red anus?

In general, a baby's anus is red due to getting angry or diarrhea. Babies with red and painful anus are prone to crying, so timely measures should be taken to relieve the redness and swelling. Better methods include applying some erythromycin eye ointment or ointment, applying a hot towel, using talcum powder, and washing the buttocks frequently.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Apply hot compress 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.

4. Clean your baby’s buttocks frequently. 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.

5. Change 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.

From the above, it can be seen that after the baby shows symptoms of red anus, parents should regularly clean the anus when caring for the child. At the same time, they should choose clothes made of fabrics with good breathability and regularly apply erythromycin eye ointment to the red and swollen anus of the child.