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Diaper rash
By: Jennifer Gove
Diaper rash is no fun for baby and no fun for worried parents but many babys have at least one diaper rash before the diaper days have ended.Here's what we recommend when you are faced with a sore bottom.
Diaper rashes can be caused by urine, feces, detergent, perfumes, chemicals found in diapers, fungus and friction cause by clothing or a diaper.
Prevention
Change wet and soiled diapers often to lessen exposure to dampness.
Expose little bottoms to the air for at least long enough for the area to dry completely.
Make time in the day for baby to spend at least 15 minutes with no diaper on.
Diaper rash ointments can be used at night to create a barrier to overnight wetness.
Consider changing diaper brands to see if it is an allergy to a specific brand of diaper if rashes are frequent.
When to contact your doctor
If the rash is very red, raw and sore looking.
If the rash is bleeding.
If there are blisters, pus, peeling of the skin and places that are crusty in appearance.
If the rash is located in creases indicating a yeast infection.
Any rash that with at home treatment last more then 2 days.
Treatment
If you have been to a doctor (see above when to contact your doctor) follow the instructions given.
At home treatments
Air dry often.
Change diaper frequently.
Avoid perfumed wipes and opt for a warm soft cloth with warm water only on it.
Avoid powder, talc, and cornstarch as these can aggravate rashes.
Apply a diaper rash cream at each change to for a barrier between skin and moisture.
Switch to an ultra absorbant diaper and still change often.
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