Is your baby's bottom red and itchy? This common issue peaks in the first 12 months and can be painful. Skip the commercial creams like Cicalfate or Bepanthen. A trusted nursery nurse shared this effective, natural grandmother's remedy: a baking soda bath.
The simple treatment for baby's irritated skin is a baking soda bath. Here's how:
Contents 1. Fill the bath with warm water.
2. Add one teaspoon of baking soda.
3. Bathe baby as usual.
4. Repeat with every bath until cleared.
This nursery remedy naturally relieves diaper rash. It's easy, quick, and effective—no more tears from red, irritated skin. A few baking soda baths soothe pain and fade redness fast. Baking soda has many other baby uses too.
Redness often stems from an overly acidic environment, like urine trapped in diapers or yeast infections. Baking soda neutralizes pH to about 7, bolstering the skin's defenses. It also unclogs pores for better toxin removal.
Baby's bottom skin is delicate, stressed by diapers. Triggers include viruses, teething, colds, or diarrhea. Watch out for talc, wipes, cleansing milks, and some diapers. Liniment helps prevent it—make your own with this recipe.
Keep baby's bottom dry to avoid rash. Change diapers frequently, before crying starts—urine is acidic and harsh. Pat skin very dry before re-diapering. Air out the bottom often. Treat early to prevent spread, even to the waist. Consult a doctor if it persists.
