The Do’s and Don’ts’s of Diaper Rash

Your baby usually goes through a lot of not-so-pleasant days during his or her diapering days. This include having the usual messes such as urine and poop plus having it mixed with certain chemicals in a diaper could result to diaper rashes that won’t go away easily. It will certainly make your baby uncomfortable and be prone to even more diaper complications.

 

To ensure that your baby’s skin is always in great and tip-top shape then you need to come up with a preventive approach against the occurrence of diaper rash. If you want to have an idea, then we have provided you with some baby-tested strategies that are sure to heal any rash that might have occurred. Read this information below:

 

1. You need to change your baby’s diaper as often as you could. Once you see your baby’s face turning red and he’s making an impression like there’s something going on then that’s a clear sign that a poop is about to come out. To confirm this, you can do a peek and sniff test on the diaper. If there is some mess in there, then don’t prolong the situation and get to changing the diaper as soon as you can.
2. After bathing or cleaning your baby, make sure to pat him or her dry. This is very important especially before you put on those diapers since the slightest signs of wetness can trap in moisture thus eventually leading to the development of diaper rash.
3. Allow a bit of breathing room in your baby’s diaper. Of course, you want to ensure that your baby’s diaper is tight so that leakage won’t happen but don’t do it so tight that it chafes. Also, you should know that your baby may even feel uncomfortable once the diaper is too tight and will eventually start to cry.
4. They may smell good but you need to avoid perfumed products such as scented diapers or wipes. The chemicals used for the scents can irritate your baby’s sensitive skin. To be safe, always use unscented ones because they are usually ideal for sensitive skin. You can even dab clean your baby’s bottom with warm water by using either a soft washcloth or cotton balls.
5. You can also provide your baby’s bottom some refreshing airtime by letting him or her wear cute cloth diapers or even an absorbent pad. This will keep them diaper free for a while and it will surely provide a refreshing feeling.
6. If ever you are still seeing some redness from the diaper rash then it is ideal that you try some over-the-counter ointments such A&D, Desitin, or Balmex. To be sure, you can ask your baby’s pediatrician to see which one they recommend the most.

 

With these diapering tips, you are sure to keep your baby safe from diaper rash and will make them have a great time all throughout their diapering years.

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