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Nappy rash advice video
Dr Miriam Stoppard has all the answers for how to treat nappy rash in this video
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A baby's bottom is soft, smooth and very sensitive, making it vulnerable to irritation and infection - nappy rash.
It also has to put up with difficult conditions, spending most of the day and night wrapped tightly in a hot, damp nappy and in regular contact with what comes out of its bottom, so it's not surprising that it often ends up red and sore.
- 5 ways to prevent nappy rash
- Possible problems in your baby's first year
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I thought I'd love breastfeeding, but I dreaded feeds. I'm much happier since I stopped. I'll have another go with my next baby, but I won't beat myself up if I still don't like it.By Annabel Harper, 26, mum to Rebecca, 22 months
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To help my son sleep in the day, I used to put him in a hammock hung from the door frame. The gentle swinging motion would help him to sleep and he'd often stay asleep for three hours. Charlotte Highman, 33, mum to Harry, 15 months
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My breastfeeding tip is to always keep your back straight by either sitting in a straight-backed chair if you've got one, otherwise by supporting it with cushions.Louise Drysdale, 28, mum to Rosie, Berks
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When it's all going pear shaped, rebalance yourself with a move that's a bit yoga-ish. Sit comfortably; inhale for the count of 3, exhale for a count of 6, until you feel calm. You'll find you can't breathe and count and hold on to stressful thoughts!Woman Magazine
A baby's bottom is soft, smooth and very sensitive, making it vulnerable to irritation and infection - nappy rash.
It also has to put up with difficult conditions, spending most of the day and night wrapped tightly in a hot, damp nappy and in regular contact with what comes out of its bottom, so it's not surprising that it often ends up red and sore.
More help and advice
- Get more facts on nappy rash- 5 ways to prevent nappy rash
- Possible problems in your baby's first year
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