Baby’s First Sleep and Nappy Rash

Of course, it's not the actual sleep that can trigger nappy rash. It's the fact your baby is in one single nappy for much longer than usual, increasing the chances of their skin being in contact with urine and faeces*. Some babies sleep more than others. Some sleep for long periods and others in short bursts. Some babies soon sleep through the night, while others don't for a long time. New-born babies may sleep from eight to 18 hours in total (chance would be a fine thing!). To make sure you don't wake up to any nasty surprises, try applying the Mitosyl Protective Ointment on your baby's bottom before bedtime; it'll help prevent any pesky spurts of nappy rash popping up on their delicate skin overnight. A tip from experience: don't forget to keep lights dimmed when changing nappies during the night so as not to wake your little one from their beauty sleep!

_{* Morris H, The bottom line on nappy rash, British Journal of Midwifery, September 2012, Vol 20, No 9, pages 540-543.}