Sound Advice Expert answers to your questions. If your baby has nappy rash, you'll know it. The affected areas can either be dry or moist and sometimes look pimply. Bacterial infections, which can be accompanied by fever , usually cause oozing yellow patches or pus-filled pimples. The main cause is wetness.
Newborns urinate often and have frequent, loose bowel movements.
Even the most absorbent nappy leaves some moisture on a baby's delicate new skin. The best remedy is to keep your baby clean and dry by changing her nappy frequently. If the weather is warm and she can play outside or in a room with an easy-clean floor, leave her nappy off for as long as possible to allow the air to speed up the healing process. A normal nappy rash should clear up after three or four days of at-home treatment. If your baby's rash persists, spreads, or otherwise worsens, try an anti-yeast cream, such as Canesten, for a few days.