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Diaper rash is easy to see. It's a red rash on your child's bottom. The redness may be appear with blisters or pimples if your baby has bad diaper rash. This redness appears on the child's bottom, genitals and in the creases of the leg.

What Causes Diaper Rash?: All babies will usually get diaper rash at one point or another. If your baby has diaper rash, it is not a sign of neglect on your part. Diaper rash is a normal thing that occurs during the time in which babies wear diapers. Here are some of the primary causes for diaper rash:

-sensitivity to urine

-sensitivity to certain brands of diapers

-sensitivity to detergent used to wash cloth diapers

-soiled diaper left on too long

-diapers that are too small

-bacterial infection

Diaper Rash Treatment: To treat diaper rash, you must keep the area cool and dry. Do this by changing wet or soiled diapers promptly. Once you wipe the area clean, allow it to air dry before applying any ointment. You can also:

-pat the area when changing diapers, making sure to get it clean

-use a diaper rash cream

-soak your baby's bum in warm soapy water or use warm water instead of wipes

Preventing Diaper Rash: To prevent diaper rash, you can:

-change wet and soiled diapers frequently

-don't put the next diaper on until the skin is fully dry

-buy a different brand of diapers

-use diaper rash cream regularly

-don't over tighten diapers

-change laundry detergent used to wash cloth diapers

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Having eight children of his own, Chris Dunn loves writing articles about pregnancy [http://www.childbirth.net] for his childbirth website.

Author: C. Dunn
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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