Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is an irritation of the skin from urine and bowel movements. It occurs equally with cloth and disposable diapers. Changing the diaper immediately after your child has a bowel movement and rinsing the skin with warm water are the most effective measures you can take to prevent diaper rash. With proper treatment these rashes are usually better in 3 days.
Home Care
- Change diapers frequently, make sure baby's bottom is completely dry before closing up the fresh diaper.
- Increase air exposure. Leave baby's bottom exposed to air for 15 minutes 4 times per day, either during naps or after a bowel movement. Put a towel or diaper under your baby. When diaper is on, fasten it loosely.
- Rinse skin with warm water. Do not use diaper wipes when baby has a diaper rash. If the rash is quite raw, use warm water soaks for 15 minutes 3 times per day.
- If the rash is bright red or or does not respond to 3 days of warm water cleansing and air exposure, suspect a yeast infection. Apply our Butt Cream (mix equal parts: Lotrimin Balmex/Desitin and Neosporin) 4 times per day or after each bowel movement.
- If the rash looks infected (yellow pus, pimples, blisters, spreading redness or open sores)
- If the rash is red or bleeding
- If the rash doesn't improve in 3 days
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