Understanding Nappy Rash
Nappy rash is one of the most common skin problems babies face and one of the most distressing for parents and caregivers. To better prevent and manage it, it’s important to understand how and why it happens.
From Healthy Skin to Rash: What Changes?
Your baby’s skin is naturally soft, smooth, and healthy.
However, in the nappy area, constant exposed to moisture and irritants can weaken this barrier, leading to inflammation, and nappy rash—making your baby uncomfortable and unsettled.
Common Causes of Nappy Rash
Several triggers contribute to nappy rash, including:
• Excess skin wetness from prolonged contact with urine and sweat.
• Faeces and faecal enzymes that disrupt the skin’s defences.
• Interaction of faeces and urine, creating ammonia and raising skin pH.
• Increased pH leads to:
o More faecal enzyme activity, worsening skin damage.
o Higher skin permeability, allowing irritants and microbes to enter.
What can happen Next:
• A weakened skin barrier, making it harder to protect against irritants
• Increased rubbing from nappies, which can cause discomfort
• Chafing and soreness in sensitive areas
• Irritants like urine and faeces coming into closer contact with the skin
• More chance of irritation from frequent wiping and your baby’s natural movements, like wriggling or crawling.
Together, these factors turn healthy skin into irritated, inflamed skin prone to discomfort.
Tips for Preventing Nappy Rash
The good news is that nappy rash is usually preventable and manageable. Small daily actions can have a big impact on your baby’s comfort:
• Change nappies frequently to reduce exposure to moisture and waste.
• Use high-quality nappies that absorb urine quickly and keep the skin dry.
• Gently cleanse the nappy area to remove faecal matter and urine, which are key contributors to nappy rash.
• Apply clinically proven solutions, such as hypochlorous-based products, which help clean, protect, and prevent further irritation by supporting the skin barrier.
What is Hypochlorous?
Hypochlorous (HOCl) is a powerful yet gentle substance your baby’s body naturally produces to fight off germs. It’s made by white blood cells and is completely safe, even for the most delicate skin. In Colief Nappy Care Spray, Hypochlorous is used in a gentle, stabilised form to help clean and protect your baby’s skin with no harsh chemicals, just kind, effective care.
Hypochlorous works by breaking down the cell walls of harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi, basically wiping out the bad stuff that can cause irritation or infection. It’s fast-acting, non-toxic, and doesn’t harm on healthy skin.
In Colief Nappy Care Spray, Hypochlorous helps remove common irritants such as urine and faecal matter, supports the skin’s natural balance, and helps prevent nappy rash before it begins.
How does Hypochlorous work to protect Baby’s Skin?
Understanding the Full Picture
Nappy rash usually arises from a combination of factors that can escalate rapidly. Once the skin is compromised, further issues follow: the barrier function weakens, friction increases, irritants reach deeper layers, and the risk of skin injury rises.
Understanding how nappy rash starts and how it progresses allows you to take confident, proactive steps. With the right approach to care and prevention, your baby can stay comfortable, protected and rash-free.
