A Change in Diet and Nappy Rash
When making any changes to your baby's diet, like a change in milk or weaning onto solid foods, it can cause runny stools (poo!) which can lead to nappy rash.
How certain foods and changing diet can cause nappy rash
Diet changes can have a big impact on the contents of your baby's nappies; from colour to consistency, that first 'weaning poo' can be a surprise! You might also find that certain foods impact their stools more than others. Typically, acidic foods such as tomato-based products, pineapples and other tart fruits, and citrus juices can cause the most irritation, leading to an upset tummy. Runny stools increase the frequency of needing to change your little one's nappies, so it’s important to care for their silky-smooth skin using a nappy rash cream (our Mitosyl Ointment is on hand to help).
* Morris H, The bottom line on nappy rash, British Journal of Midwifery, September 2012, Vol 20, No 9, pages 540-543.
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When beginning the weaning process with your little one, why not create a food diary and track their stools against it? This way, you'll know for sure whether it's the butternut squash or pureed banana which is the culprit behind those extra-nasty nappies.