What to do about baby’s red bottom

  Red butt is what we usually call diaper rash, and almost every baby will have a red butt to varying degrees, so new moms and dads don’t have to worry too much about it.  1, talcum powder, talcum powder has the role of keeping the skin dry, applied to the child’s buttocks, absorbing excess moisture, can effectively help sweat evaporation, reduce the appearance of red buttocks, but when applied do not apply too thick, a thin layer will do.  2, for babies with co-infection, medication is needed, for different infections, different types of drugs can be chosen, blind use of drugs in this case may cause aggravation of infection or pigmentation and other problems.  For babies with broken skin, you can irradiate the baby’s buttocks with a forty-watt infrared lamp at home, but pay special attention to the fact that it is also very dangerous if the temperature or distance of light is not well controlled.  The above are some family emergency solutions for babies with different degrees of red buttocks, but if the situation is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible.