Treating Diaper Rash
Most babies will, at some point in time, experience a case of diaper rash. This condition is very irritating and uncomfortable for children. Watching the little ones suffer makes parents feel helpless. Here are some parenting tips for babies that should help parents to help their kids.
What Causes Diaper Rash?
Some babies have sensitive skin and are prone to diaper rash. From the time they are born, even the slightest soiled diaper will cause the skin to chafe.
Another common reason for a rash is food allergy. A baby's skin in the diaper area will break out if he/she eats and the subsequently eliminates a food that he happens to be allergic to.
The most common cause of diaper rash is is infrequent diaper changes. And, interestingly, some have noticed increased diaper rash when a baby is teething. Perhaps all that drooling results in looser stools.
Sometimes the brand of baby wipe or diaper can cause a rash.
No matter what the reason, the first step is to call the pediatrician. It is possible that the doctor will want to examine the child - most likely in cases where the rash is severe.
Treating the Symptoms of Diaper Rash
If the doctor determines that the rash is "normal" then the first step is to keep the diaper area fresh, clean, and dry. Make a change at regular intervals and at the slightest possibility of a soiled or wet diaper. This may seem a bit wasteful and unneccessary but it is essential for the skin to heal quickly and for the comfort of baby.
Airtime is also important. Leave the baby bare bottomed for as long as you can. This is a bit of a danger zone, since babies have not yet gone through the potty training process, but it is effective.
At each diaper change, liberally apply a diaper rash creme that can be found "over the counter" to make a barrier layer between the diaper and the skin. This creme is essential in protecting the skin from wetness for a short period of time, until the next diaper change.
Keeping baby's skin dry is the goal to heal diaper rash. We all know that happy babies equal happy mommies!
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