Are there any side effects of applying zinc oxide diaper cream every day? How much is better to apply?

Zinc Oxide Nap Cream Are there any side effects if you apply it every day? How much is better to apply?
When it comes to preventing red buttocks, the first thing many parents think of is zinc oxide butt cream.

Although it is easy to use, I still have doubts in my heart. After all, it is made of chemicals. Children’s skin is so delicate. Is it really okay to apply it every day? Would it be better if I wiped it less? Let’s have a chat with you today.

Zinc Oxide Nap Cream

What is it?

The active ingredient of Zinc Oxide Nap Cream is zinc oxide. As an essential mineral for the human body, zinc naturally has antibacterial properties and the ability to promote healing. It can help reduce skin irritation from foreign objects and relieve pain.

Zinc oxide diaper pads also take advantage of this, by establishing a layer of moisturizing barrier to isolate and reduce skin irritation from peeing and defecation, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing diaper rash.

However, diaper cream is mainly used for daily care of the buttocks and has no real therapeutic effect on diaper rash.

If your baby has already suffered from diaper rash, it is recommended to add hormonal ointment under the guidance of a doctor, and use antibacterial agents if necessary.

Zinc Oxide Nap Cream

Are there any side effects?

Topical zinc oxide is well tolerated, has a low risk of side effects, and is safe even if applied every day.

It is currently considered that people who are allergic to zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petroleum jelly, parabens, mineral oil or wax should not use zinc oxide externally to avoid allergic reactions (such as rash, itching, hives, etc.). However, in reality, very few people are allergic to these substances, so most people basically have no such concerns.

There are two groups of people who need to use zinc oxide ointment with caution – expectant mothers and breastfeeding mothers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies zinc oxide as Category C, indicating that the drug may be harmful to an unborn baby, so it is not routinely recommended for daily use by pregnant women. It is recommended that nursing mothers use it with caution, mainly because it is unclear whether zinc oxide ointment will be passed to the baby through breast milk and cause harm.

Except for the above situations, under normal circumstances there is basically no problem with babies using it, so parents can relax.

Zinc Oxide Nap Cream

How much should you apply each time?

Nip cream is easy to stick to diapers. Therefore, if you want to apply zinc oxide diaper cream to build up a sufficient barrier to prevent diaper rash, we usually recommend [thick application]

How thick should it be applied? When applying, just make the skin around your butt almost white and no normal skin color can be seen

Schematic diagram:

After changing diapers

Should I wash it off and reapply it?

You should apply it once after taking a bath and before putting on a diaper. Do you need to wash it off and apply it again the next time you change the diaper?

No, that would be too much trouble for mom/dad. Unless there is contamination from urine and feces, there is no need to completely clean off the diaper cream you applied last time, just make up the original amount.

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