Diaper rash
is the bane of all parents. Whether your little one sails blissfully through
infancy with nary a mark on his bottom, only to suddenly break out once he
starts chowing down on solid food, or has problems right from the get go, you
can treat it.
Obviously,
the best way to deal with diaper rash is to avoid it all together, but since
that often isn’t possible, here are a few tips to keep your child’s behind nice
and pain-free.
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Let
the rash air out. Take your baby’s diaper off and let her run around naked for
a while. The fresh air will help heal the rash.
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Use
a diaper rash cream at the slightest sign of irritation to prevent the problem
from getting out of hand.
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Change
your child’s diaper frequently. Don’t let him sit in a wet diaper for any
length of time while he has a rash.
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Make
sure your baby is getting enough liquids and isn’t eating a lot of acidic food.
This can cause more irritation in the diaper area.
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Try
switching diaper brands if your little one frequently suffers from this
problem. It could be that a chemical in the diaper is causing problems.
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Avoid
using wet wipes. These are handy, but the chemicals in even the gentle aloe
ones can be irritating to sensitive skin. Use a washcloth and water instead.
If a diaper
rash persists, you might want to talk to your doctor about what you can do to
get rid of it. He may know of a stronger rash cream that will work. However, by
using the tips above, your little one should be rash free in a couple of days.
Tips for Beating Diaper Rash