Diaper rashes in babies

How do you treat diaper rashes in babies?

Your little one will probably get diaper rash at some point, no matter how careful you are. Most infants do. Fortunately, there are solutions to resolve the problem and diapering knowledge that can help prevent it from happening in the first place. So plan accordingly. Find out how to handle diaper rash and prevent flare-ups. Your little one’s bottom will thank you!

When does diaper rash occur?

You keep a dirty or wet diaper on your baby’s sensitive skin for too long.

The diaper itself irritates or rubs against the skin of your baby.

Your baby gets a yeast infection

Your baby gets a bacterial infection

Your baby has an allergic reaction to their diaper

Babies get diaper rash more often when they:

• Get older – especially between 9 and 12 months old
• Sleep in dirty diapers
• Tummy aches
• Begin consuming solid foods
• Are taking antibiotics, or if you take antibiotics and are nursing

Diaper Rash Treatment Tips

These basic steps can help prevent diaper rash:

• Before and after each diaper change, wash your hands.
• As soon as your baby’s diaper becomes soiled or moist, change it right away.
• Simply use water. Use a gentle cleaner to remove excrement from your baby’s skin.
• Instead of rubbing, gently pat the area to make it clean and dry.
• If you use wipes, pick gentle ones. Avoid those with fragrances. Use a fresh, soft washcloth instead.
• Be sure the area is completely clean and dry before putting on a fresh diaper.
• Use Baby Rash Care Powder. Keep it away from your baby’s face. Place it in your hand, then apply it to the diaper area.
• Let your baby go diaper-free as much as you can. Skin heals faster when the diaper zone is aired out. To avoid a mess, do it right after a bowel movement.

When to Call the Doctor about Diaper Rash

• Let your baby’s doctor know if:
• The rash gets more severe or doesn’t respond to treatment in 2-3 days
• Your baby has a fever or seems sluggish
• You see yellow, fluid-filled bumps (pustules) and honey-colored crusty areas. This might be a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics.
• You notice symptoms of a yeast infection:
• Skin rash with swollen red spots and white scales
• Small red pimples outside the diaper area
• Seeing redness in the folds of your baby’s skin
• Your pediatrician can prescribe an antifungal medicine to clear it up.