How to quickly heal a diaper rash

Nothing makes you feel more guilty as a new parent than when your baby gets a diaper rash. Rather than fret, follow these steps and their rash will be gone quickly (usally within 24 hours).

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• fresh diapers
• baking soda
• bath w/lukewarm water
• diaper rash ointment containing zinc oxide

1. First, draw a bath and fill with lukewarm water. Do not add any soap or bubbles. Only add baking soda...and lots of it.

2. Place your baby in the bath and add more baking soda, especially near the rashed bottom. Play with the baby in the bath for as long as the baby will tolerate it.

3. Pat dry your baby's bottom and allow it to air dry before putting a diaper on. Once dry, apply some diaper rash ointment to the entire rashed area.

4. Diaper your baby and make sure you check their bottom often. Repeat Steps 1 - 3 as frequently as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Always change your baby's diaper immediately after it is soiled.
• If your baby will not take a long bath, than bathe her/him more frequently with 'mini' baths.
• If your baby's rash continues more than 5 days (or worsens), make an appointment with the pediatrician.
• If the rash is accompanied by any other symptoms of illness, make an appointment with the pediatrician.

[CaroleT]

on 10/3/2008 My 3 kids were all super allergic to EVERYTHING helpful at getting rid of diaper rash, it seemed. They had super extreme eczema among other skin oddities. I found that coating their butts in Vaseline worked wonders. The rash was gone in less than a day.

[poojajain]

on 1/28/2008 thanx!this was a great tip...i had been using coconut oil,which did help 2 an extent.but i think this will help in speedy healing...

[krndpx]

on 11/14/2007 Another way to get baby's diaper area good and dry is to use a hair dryer--make sure it's on low and held far enough away to not get too hot. I put my hand near the area being dried to make sure it doesn't get too warm. Baby usually likes the soothing warmth from the hair dryer. It can really help speed the healing.

[thecoffeelady27]

on 11/14/2007 great advise my grandaughter neede a better solution than oinments Ill give this one to my daughter . thanks, the coffeelady

[Allandra]

on 7/21/2007 I usually allow my baby's bottom to "air-dry" or be expose to the air (weather permitting) before using the diapers. Moisture is your baby's worst enemy. Most ointments and creams out there have harsh chemicals in them so it's probably best just to leave the rash alone till it goes away. As always, when in doubt, consult your family doctor.