Baby Care
Nappy Rash Treatment: The Do’s and Don’ts
Most rashes are irritant dermatitis from moisture and friction, not infection. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for new parents.
Dr Imran Patel, MBChB
Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy
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Baby Food
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Baby Health
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Baby Care
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· 5 min read
Parenting
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Pregnancy
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· 5 min read