The baby can also get a bacterial infection in the area where the nappy is. This can happen if there has been a small scratch on your baby's skin or if their skin has been weakened by a sustained rash, allowing bacteria to grow easily. The baby's skin will then be red, warm and swollen, and the baby may also get a fever . If your baby has these symptoms, you need to contact your doctor. Other skin conditions, such as infantile eczema , will exacerbate your child's nappy rash.
Some babies only experience it once in a while, whilst others experience it time and again.
No one knows the reason for these differences in the skin, but some babies just seem more sensitive than others. The best way to treat an ordinary nappy rash, or nappy rash caused by a fungal infection, is to let it get some air. It is a good idea to leave the baby's nappy off for one hour a few times a day. It also helps to change the baby's nappy often. When the rash is at its worst, it may be necessary to change the nappy up to 12 times a day.