A minor problem that brings a lot of discomfort, a diaper rash is a skin irritation that can be caused by many thongs, the friction of the diaper against the skin, the chemicals in the urine or stool, the soap used on a baby, the detergent used to wash the cloth diaper, the fragrance in the diaper, or the alcohol and other irritants found in baby wipes. Diaper rash gives the skin a red and scaly appearance. In worse cases, the skin peels and may develop blisters and sores where blood may ooze out.
To prevent diaper rash, check on your baby frequently and change dirty diapers at once. Clean the soiled genitals, thighs, and buttocks with warm water only or with mild soap. Don’t use baby wipes that contain alcohol. Pat the areas dry, do not rub. Avoid bulky diapers and plastic pants, which make babies sweat, thus making the skin more prone to diaper rash. The diaper’s plastic edges should not be snug around the thighs. Roll them up to encourage air circulation.You can also protect the healthy skin around the irritated area with a cream that contains zinc oxide. Do not apply it on broken skin. Stay away from products that contain fragrance and alcohol. You may also consider changing diaper brands or detergents, or switching from disposable to cloth, or vice versa, every so often. When washing the cloth, rinse thoroughly, and add one ounce of vinegar to a gallon of water for the final rinse. Usually, the rash will disappear in a day or so. If the skin still remains raw, try this home remedy: soak your little one in a tub or basin of warm water that’s mixed with two tablespoons of baking soda. Do this for ten minutes, three times a day.
To prevent diaper rash, check on your baby frequently and change dirty diapers at once. Clean the soiled genitals, thighs, and buttocks with warm water only or with mild soap. Don’t use baby wipes that contain alcohol. Pat the areas dry, do not rub. Avoid bulky diapers and plastic pants, which make babies sweat, thus making the skin more prone to diaper rash. The diaper’s plastic edges should not be snug around the thighs. Roll them up to encourage air circulation.You can also protect the healthy skin around the irritated area with a cream that contains zinc oxide. Do not apply it on broken skin. Stay away from products that contain fragrance and alcohol. You may also consider changing diaper brands or detergents, or switching from disposable to cloth, or vice versa, every so often. When washing the cloth, rinse thoroughly, and add one ounce of vinegar to a gallon of water for the final rinse. Usually, the rash will disappear in a day or so. If the skin still remains raw, try this home remedy: soak your little one in a tub or basin of warm water that’s mixed with two tablespoons of baking soda. Do this for ten minutes, three times a day.
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