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Phatte' asked:

Specifically, why does teething cause diaper rash and what is the best approach to treat both?

DJ_<3_JI asked:

I would like to hear what your doctor prescribed for your child for a diaper rash. Be as specific as you can with brands and so on. Please let me know if it worked!

shaunec asked:

How can you tell the difference in a diaper rash and a yeast infection? My baby was just put on antibiotics. Can that cause a rash?

bobbi n asked:

my daughter got ahold of the diaper rash ointment and thought it was shampoo. Does anyone have any tips or tricks that i can try? these are the things that i have already tried
-baby shampoo
-psorisis shampoo
-dawn dish liquid
-and even rubbing alcohol

if any one can help me its been 2 days and my daughter still has greyish colored hair.

Baby's skin is the most sensitive and soft. At some time or another, most of babies do come down with diaper rashes despite our efforts to prevent them As the name implies, diaper rash is what appears in the area covered by a diaper. And almost every baby is affected by diaper rash at least once. For some it is rare occurrence, while for some babies, diaper rash is quite a frequent unwelcome guest.

The common cause of diaper rash is that the diaper area is usually covered 24 hours with a diaper; that is often wet and messy as urine mixes with feces. The warm moist setting is just perfect for diaper rash eruption.

Diaper rashes happen irrespective of whether your baby is wearing a disposable or cloth nappy.

Preventing diaper rash -

- Change diapers as soon as they get wet and messy.
- Wash and dry baby's bottom, paying special attention to creases and skin folds at each change.
- Avoid using too much pressure or scrubbing to the bottom of the baby. Wipe or pat gently.
- Wipe from front to back, as you will avoid transferring bacteria to the genital area.
- Dont tie or secure the diaper too tightly. Allow some room for air to flow inside.
- Avoid using harsh or perfumed soaps while washing cloth diapers.
- Avoid plastic diaper covers.
- Rinse cloth diapers thoroughly with very hot water.
- Change your baby's diaper frequently
- Let your baby go bare bottom from 15min-30 min a few times a day. Exposing the baby's skin to air is a natural way to healing.

Home remedy for treatment of diaper rash

- Wash the baby's bottom with running tap water after every bowel movement to give diaper rash relief.

- Dab dry rash area with a soft cloth and apply Vaseline or any rash-free creams or gel.

- Put some oatmeal in the bath water. Keep swishing the water around the area that has the diaper rash for about 15 minutes.

- Mix corn starch & Vaseline to make a paste. Put it on the rash and rash will be gone by the next diaper change unless it is really bad.

- Generously rub the lanolin oil over affected area. The lanolin forms a waxy coating over the area allowing it to heal and not become re-irritated with every diaper

- Pour milk of magnesia all over the rash and next diaper change, the rash will be almost healed. Use until rash is disappears.

- Wash the baby’s bottom with warm water and dry it very good. Take vegetable oil and pour it in your hand. Then apply it to the diaper rash.

- Put plenty of Vaseline on baby and diaper. This forms a waterproof layer between baby's skin and diaper.

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Diaper rash is a very common infection that can cause a baby's skin to become sore, red, scaly, and tender. In most cases, the rash occurs because the skin is irritated by diapers that are too tight; soiled diapers that are left on for too long; or certain brands of detergent, diapers, and baby wipes.

If the rash is caused by a contact or allergic dermatitis, stop using any new soaps or detergents that may be causing the rash.

To treat a diaper rash, you can do many of the same things, but try to avoid vigorous rubbing of sore areas. A ****** bottle and then gently patting your infant dry can be less irritating. Next, after allowing him to completely dry, let him air out a little longer if possible, and put a generous amount of your favorite diaper rash cream or ointment to completely cover the rash. You can repeat this at each diaper change and see your Pediatrician if the diaper rash isn't getting better after a few days.

The skin should be cleaned, but avoid any rough scrubbing, which could lead to further skin irritation. After cleaning, the skin should be exposed to air, leaving the diaper off for several hours if possible.

Giving your baby a warm water bath is the first step in easing their discomfort. Adding some oatmeal to the water is a great tip. Just pour a cupful into the running water and let your baby bathe as usual.

The best thing is to prevent your little one from getting this in the first place, but even at our best attempts she will probably at least have one or two in her first year of life. Your goal as a mom will probably be to minimize the chances the best you can. Again, since babies have different skin types, you should probably find a diaper that is friendly to her skin as well as leaks. After this step, you will want to keep her as dry as possible and this does not mean checking to see if she is “wet” every 10 minutes. This means if you use baby wipes at every change, to pat her dry with a cotton towel or let her air dry before closing the diaper. If you use cloth, do not uses bleach or harsh detergents or these will rub on to her skin when she is wet. Instead wash these in very hot water and mild detergent. If you feel you must use bleach then be sure rinse them twice using 1 cup of vinegar in the first rinse to remove the bleach residue. This really does help.

The best treatment for diaper rash is to keep your baby's skin as clean and dry as possible. If your baby's diaper rash persists during home treatment, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal cream or possibly a mild hydrocortisone cream as a diaper rash treatment.

Make a paste out of petroleum jelly and cornstarch, coat babies bottom....

it works way better than store bought cremes.

When going diaper-free isn't feasible, the best way to avoid diaper rash or cure an existing outbreak is to make sure the baby is always clean and dry. Check the baby's diaper often, and change it as soon as possible after it is soiled.

Natural remedies can be used to effectively treat a range of ailments through correct and regular usage. Whether it is boosting your child's immune system, preventing hair loss, treating persistent acne or dandruff, treating aches, pains or cuts and burns.