Steps to help clear your baby’s nappy rash

* My eight-month-old son has developed severe nappy rash which is upsetting him.

Steps to help clear your baby’s nappy rash

I am using lots of barrier cream but it seems to be making little difference. What else should I do?

>>Nappy rash is a very common condition and can be a cause of distress for both babies and their parents. Most babies will suffer from it at some point and most nappy rashes are either mild or moderate. It is an inflammation that is often caused by a reaction of the skin to moisture, either urine or poo. In some babies nappy rash can worsen when they are teething.

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