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A member asked:
My 6 month old baby boys diaper smells afterhe pees .this happens ifwe leave diaper unchanged for sometime.is it normal?
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Sounds normal...: Urine certainly can have an ammonia-like smell and will be more pronounced after time has gone by and some of the water evaporates making what remains in the diaper more concentrated. If you are noticing pain with urination (crying at the time), blood, or fevers - see the pediatrician to ensure no UTI. Otherwise, be prompt with diaper changes to help prevent skin irritation.
Answered 11/16/2014
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See Your Doctor NOW: Duration of baby's symptoms unknown. It is necessary to know if odor is due to urine infection vs. presence of bacteria on skin. Although more common in females beyond infancy, urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs in 7% of male infants under 6 mos old. UTI's can be associated with & caused by serious congenital defects of the urinary tract. Prompt treatment/evaluation is required, see doctor NOW.
Answered 11/28/2014
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