my 6 week old went to the babysitter today and when i picked him up she told me to put vaseline on his butt cause it was dry. I later found out she is really a man and im freaking out his butt is really red. I didnt notice that this morning I hope this is normal and not something more
Welcome to ChatDoctorRed butt can be due to various reasons. If it's at the folds as well, it might be a case of nappy rash. Petroleum jelly is good if applied with frequent change of damp diapers in such cases. Some barrier creams are available easily in the market which are medicated having antiseptic action. These are advisable if infection is present with nappy rash. Candidiasis and bacterial infections can be a possibly.