4. Blisters Around the Diaper
The bacteria that causes impetigo enjoys warm and dark areas. This means that it will often collect around the folds of the skin, and in young children that often means around the diaper. This area can also often be damp due to the child filling the diaper.
If your child has signs and symptoms of impetigo, but you don’t initially notice any sores, take a look around this area and you might be able to find the culprit!
Unfortunately, most children do not have the option of not wearing their diapers. However, if you use material diapers then it’s very important to ensure they are washed extremely thoroughly at high temperatures. For disposable diapers, you may benefit from buying the size up in order to allow a bit more air to breathe.