If a baby's anus is red and swollen, it may be due to poor diaper quality, and parents should pay special attention to the protection of these areas. Children's excrement often contains a large amount of bacteria. If the baby's body has resistance, especially if it is prone to various hazards, everyone should pay attention to it. What's the reason for the baby's red anus?
What is the reason for a baby's red anus
1. Babies absorb and excrete quickly. A baby needs to urinate about 10-14 times a day. If the diaper is not changed in a timely manner after each wet urination, it can cause the skin on the baby's buttocks to be exposed to moisture and heat for a long time, resulting in diaper rash and redness around the anus.
2. Some babies may experience diarrhea due to lactose intolerance or various reasons, and the irritants in feces and urine can also cause redness in the anus.
3. Due to the fact that some babies have an allergic constitution, and some mothers use diapers containing a high amount of synthetic fibers, or frequently use cleaning solutions, wet wipes, and other items containing irritating ingredients, the skin around the baby's anus is allergic, which is also one of the reasons for the redness around the baby's anus.
What should I do if my baby's anus is red
1. Rub some talcum powder on the baby, the effect is good, it can make the baby feel dry and comfortable. Be careful not to apply talcum powder around the baby's urethral opening to avoid discomfort. Don't use too much each time, just apply some evenly near the anus.
2. Apply heat with a hot towel. Soak the towel in hot water for a while, wring it out, and then apply it around the baby's anus when it's no longer hot. Leave it on for about 5 minutes, 3-5 times a day, and persist for a week. The redness and swelling of the baby's anus will be significantly reduced.
3. Regularly clean the baby's buttocks. It is very uncomfortable for a baby to have a red anus. It is important to clean the baby's buttocks in a timely manner, especially after defecation. It is important to use warm water and wash from the urethral opening to the anus in order to avoid infection. It's best to let it dry for a while after washing, and then wipe it clean with a clean cotton mesh.
Babies are easily infected with bacteria in the anus, especially parents. If the surface excrement is not cleaned up in time, the symptoms of bacterial skin infection will become more and more obvious. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to nursing measures, promptly clean up bacteria and harmful substances around their baby's buttocks, maintain a dry environment, and choose high-quality diapers.
