Most cases of balanitis in children are easily treated with good hygiene and by using creams and ointments recommended by your doctor. The exact treatment will depend on the specific cause of balanitis. You should clean the child’s penis daily with lukewarm water and gently dry it. Take care to: avoid pulling back the foreskin to clean under it if it's still fixed change the child’s nappies frequently avoid using baby wipes to clean their penis use a barrier cream after every nappy change You may need to avoid irritants if balanitis is caused by an allergy. Irritants can include washing powders, fabric softeners, soaps, baby wipes, and any chemicals that may be on your hands when you change or wash the child.