fishy smell when changing nappy
i just noticed today twice when i’ve changed my little boy’s nappy that it smells quite fishy, what can cause this? are we not wiping him properly?
do boys get a fishy smell if they have a urine infection like girls?
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It’s most commonly a build up of dirt, old skin, moisturisers etc. just make sure you’re really washing in between his creases and really wiping off old cream x
we dont use any cream just some wet wipes 🥲
I agree^ it could be a build up I would start by giving him nice bath! And then definitely go from there! If it doesn’t get better I would give his pediatrician a call!
Are you wiping his head, under and around it? I would wipe wipe wipe until you don’t see anything I have to wipe my sons legs sometimes bc it gets everywhere even tho I don’t see it until I wipe
Check his belly button
Is he having stinky poops??
If so a fishy smell cab indicate and allergy or gastro issues. Xx
It could also be a urine infection x
Have you changed nappy brands? Or is this a brand new pack? We had a problem a few months ago, I was convinced there was something going on as there wasnt a very nice smell, I realised after it was the nappies! I just had a very bad smelling pack 😬
How old is your little one? If he's weaning age / older could it be something he's eaten recently? My little boys nappy stinks whenever we give him anything with fish in - its the only food that we can tell what he's eaten 😂
Do you use formula with added DHA or Omega 3s?
Is it like a vinegar/sour smell? That can happen if they’re poorly apparently. My little boy had a cold and his poo smelt very sour x
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