A mother asks the nurse what she can do about her baby's nappy rash. The nurse replies:

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Keeping the skin dry and clean using protective ointments is the best approach for treating a baby's nappy rash. Antibiotics are not needed unless there is an infection present, changing detergent may not be effective and could potentially cause more irritation, and using antibacterial detergent and not rinsing the nappies could also cause irritation and dryness.

A Mother Asks the Nurse What She Can Do About