Diaper Rash

If your baby has diaper rash, you'll know it once you open baby's diaper and see redness on baby's bottom. Bad diaper rash may also produce pimples or blisters. This redness appears on the child�s bottomand genitals.

Why Does My Baby Have Diaper Rash?: Almost every baby gets diaper rash at some time or another. When diaper rash occurs, it isn't because of parental neglect. It's normal for a baby to get diaper rash. The main causes of diaper rash are:

-sensitivity to urine

-sensitivity to specific brands of diapers

-sensitivity to laundry detergent used to wash cloth diapers

-soiled diaper left on too long

-diapers that are too small

-bacterial infection

Treatment: When you treat diaper rash, you must keep the area cool and dry. Do this by changing wet or soiled diapers promptly. After you have wiped the area clean, let the area dry before putting on any ointment. Here are some other ways to treat diaper rash:

-pat or blot the area when you change the diaper and make sure to get it clean

-use a diaper rash cream to protect the skin

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

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

-change wet and soiled diapers frequently

-allow the skin to dry completely before putting on another diaper

-buy a different brand of diapers

-frequently use a diaper rash cream to prevent the skin from becoming irritated

-don't over tighten diapers

-change brands of detergent used to wash cloth diapers

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Having eight children of his own, Chris Dunn often writes articles about labor for his childbirth website.