Babies and young children get colds quite often because their immune system is still developing.2 It can be worrying, but it’s not usually serious and normally passes within a couple of weeks.
Parents have reported an increase in nappy rash when their baby has a cold.1 This link may be due to the baby experiencing diarrhoea or looser and more frequent stools (poo) while suffering a cold, which may lead to nappy rash.1
Having a cold is one of seven nappy rash trigger times. Find out what the others are here.
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When to seek medical advice2
Most colds in infants get better without treatment, but you should seek medical advice if:
1. Morris H, The bottom line on nappy rash, British Journal of Midwifery, September 2012, Vol 20, No 9, pages 540-543
2. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cold-common/Pages/Commoncoldinchildren.aspx accessed 25th April 2016
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For occasions when it does strike, Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment can be used to treat nappy rash, relieving the irritation and redness.
Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is a medicine, always read the label.
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For daily protection, use Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment or Easy Spray Barrier Lotion at every nappy change to help protect against the irritants that can cause nappy rash.