My child's buttocks are red, what should I do?

Children's skin is generally more sensitive, so they can easily develop redness due to bacterial or viral infections. However, if mothers find that their babies have this condition, they don't need to worry too much. The editor has a good trick to treat red anus in children. Next, I will introduce to you several methods of treating red anus in children. I hope this helps you.

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.

Note: Towels and diapers used by babies should be washed in time, and it is best to boil them in boiling water regularly for disinfection.

The above are some methods that the editor wants to share with parents about treating children’s red anus and some precautions in life. I hope that the editor’s sharing will be helpful to everyone. Parents should pay more attention to their children's physical condition and hygiene. The editor also wishes your baby good health.