Diaper rash is caused by many different things such as your babys urine, new foods, chemicals, sensitive skin etc. When your little one has a diaper rash it is painful, you may notice your child crying and sometimes even screaming when they urinate. There are ways to avoid diaper rash and there are ways to treat it effectively, here are some tips
Change frequently - Some diaper rashes are caused by baby sitting in a soiled wet diaper, it's a good idea to change your babys diaper before it starts sagging down. Change your babys diaper after every meal and every time your baby takes a poop. Avoid letting your child sit in a soiled diaper for long.
Say bye bye baby wipes - When your little one has a rash sometimes the baby wipes will irritate it even more and your baby will cry when you try to wipe him/her with a baby wipe, indicating that it is a very uncomfortable and painful feeling. It is better to use a warm wet baby wash cloth, this way the baby gets clean by pure and natural water. Be sure to wipe gently and if baby still cries try patting instead of wiping.
Test diaper brands - Sometimes babies can be allergic to a certain brand of diapers. It's a good idea to test different brands to find the perfect one to suit your babys needs. Some diapers have perfumes which can irritate babys sensitive skin.
Use the hair dryer - After you wipe baby with the warm wet wash cloth use a hair dryer on the coolest setting, point it to your babys rash far enough away to not burn your baby if your hair dryer does not have the coolest setting. Do this every time you change your baby for about a minute, it will completely dry your babys bottom area. Bacteria and yeast love warm moist areas to grow so be sure to always keep your babys bottom nice and dry. The rash should clear up between 1-4 days using this method.
Say no to petroleum jelly - Using petroleum jelly on your babys rash is not a good idea, bacteria and yeast thrive on warm moist areas. Using vaseline and other jellies will only keep your babys bottom moist.
Let them go free - Letting your little one run around naked for a few hours a day is a good idea to avoid the diaper rubbing on the rash, it also avoids getting a rash on their legs where the diaper rubs also. Another good thing about letting your child run around naked is that they stay dry, when they do urinate you see right when they do it and you're able to clean them up instead of your little one sitting in a wet diaper which does not help when there is a rash involved.
Make sure the diaper is the right size - Sometimes if the diaper is too small on baby it can cause irritation on his/her skin. Also when the baby pees or poops the mess stays pushed on babys skin which will cause a rash.
Vaccines and medication - Some vaccines can cause rashes. Every time your baby goes for vaccinations be sure to ask the doctor what are all the after effects. Some antibiotics can cause rashes, if mom is on certain antibiotics while breastfeeding sometimes baby will get a rash.
Powder and cornstarch - NO! Do not use talcum powder because it is very dangerous if baby inhales it. Cornstarch can make a diaper rash caused by a yeast infection worse.
Diaper rashes are not fun for baby or for mom, seeing our little ones in so much pain is hard for us. Using the methods above will help get rid of the rash and help avoid getting another one. A happy bottom means a happy baby!
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