Children can sometimes develop a rash or sore spots on their bottoms if they wear a nappy. This is called a nappy rash. Your child's skin will be irritated by urine and faeces. This can also result in sore patches on the buttocks. A nappy rash is harmless, but it can be very painful. It\u2019s therefore perfectly normal for your child to cry if he or she is very bothered by the nappy rash.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Which symptoms can I expect if my child has a nappy rash?","content":"
Your child may suffer from the following symptoms in case of a nappy rash:<\/p>\n
Despite the fact it can\u2019t do any harm, it\u2019s important for you to regularly change your child\u2019s nappy. This will prevent the rash from getting worse and your child from developing large sore patches on the buttocks. We also recommend you:<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t recommend:<\/p>\n
This can actually irritate your child’s skin more.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"When should I go and see the doctor with my child for a nappy rash?","content":"
You will generally not need to take your child to your GP with a nappy rash. The rash, sore spots and wounds will go away on their own with good care and hygiene. You can call your GP if:<\/p>\n
You can also ask your GP for a different ointment or cream if the one from the chemist or pharmacy hasn\u2019t helped.<\/p>\n"}],"original_post_id":"2_86","disable_sync":false},"yoast_head":"\n