Does Zinc Oxide Nap Care Ointment Have Any Side Effects? How much is better?

Are there any side effects of zinc oxide nappy cream applied every day? How much is better?
When it comes to preventing red buttocks, the first thing many parents think of is zinc oxide buttock cream.

Although it is easy to use, I still have doubts in my heart. After all, it is also a chemical ingredient. The child’s skin is so delicate, is it really okay to wipe it every day? Would it be better to wipe less? I will have a good chat with you today.

Zinc Oxide Buttock Cream

What the hell is it?

The active ingredient of Zinc Oxide Nappy Cream is Zinc Oxide, which is 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 buttocks also take advantage of this, by establishing a moisture barrier to isolate and reduce skin irritation from pee and poop, so as to prevent diaper rash.

However, nappy balms are mainly used for daily care of the buttocks and do not really treat diaper rash.

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

Zinc Oxide Buttock Cream

Are there any side effects?

Topical zinc oxide is well tolerated, has a low risk of side effects, and is safe to use even on a daily basis.

People who are allergic to zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petrolatum, parabens, mineral oil, or waxes should not use zinc oxide topically to avoid allergic reactions (eg rash, itching, hives, etc.). However, in reality, very few people are allergic to these substances, so the vast majority of people will basically not have such concerns.

There are two groups of people who need to use zinc oxide ointment with caution-pregnant 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 breastfeeding mothers use it with caution, mainly because it is not clear 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 the baby’s use, and parents can relax.

Zinc Oxide Buttock Cream

How much do you apply each time?

Napy cream is easy to be stained on the diaper, so if you want to build a sufficient barrier by applying zinc oxide nappy cream to prevent diaper rash, we usually recommend [thick coating]

How thick is it? When smearing, the skin around the butt is almost white, and the normal skin color can not be seen

Schematic diagram:

After changing the diaper

Should I wash it off and reapply it?

I have to apply it once before putting on a diaper after taking a shower. Do I need to wash it off and apply it again when I change the diaper next time?

No, that would be too much trouble for mom/dad~ Unless there is urine and feces pollution, there is no need to completely clean up the buttock cream applied last time, just make up the amount on the original basis.

Okay, that’s all for today’s article. If you have any questions, please leave a message in the comment area, and I will try my best to answer it.