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Constantly leaky bum

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User24692 · 31/07/2024 16:49

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My DS is 6 weeks old and is EBF. He has had nappy rash for weeks which the GP has now prescribed an anti fungal cream for.

I think the rash is caused by his constantly leaky bum. He is always doing watery farts (which I’m not always aware he is doing or has done, for example if he does it when I’m not holding him). Every nappy change has staining of watery poo, even if it has only been on for 5 minutes. Whenever we do nappy free time, he does watery farts meaning his bum needs cleaned and dried again. His bum is just never getting a chance to dry, no matter how much I’m trying to keep on top of it.

Does anyone know what could be causing these watery farts? The health visitor doesn’t seem concerned or interested. Thanks

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User24692 · 31/07/2024 17:10

@Reallybadidea thank you, that’s interesting. DS definitely pees upwards of 10 times per day, which feels excessive. He never does explosive poos, it’s always just a small amount of watery poo and he probably does 3 normal yellow poos a day too

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Reallybadidea · 31/07/2024 17:22

There's some more suggestions on how to manage it here https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/foremilk-and-hindmilk/ Maybe worth trying these to see whether it makes a difference? Or perhaps it will settle down as his digestive system matures. I'm guessing you've tried lots of nappy free time already?

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User24692 · 31/07/2024 17:34

@Reallybadidea thank you, I will read that. Yes trying lots of nappy free time and even still his bum leaks during that. So it’s then a case of cleaning it with water and cotton wool then drying it and airing it out. Then as soon as we put a fresh nappy on he does the same again!

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Reallybadidea · 31/07/2024 17:50

I wonder whether an emollient wash might be better than plain water which can disrupt the pH of skin, especially if you live in a hard water area?

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User24692 · 31/07/2024 17:52

@Reallybadidea willing to try anything to be honest! We had been using water wipes until Monday, the gp said to change back to cotton wool and water. We are in a soft water area

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