How to Heal Infant Diaper Rash

How to heal any infant diaper rash.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hair Dryer with a "cool" air setting
• A thick, high zinc-oxide content diaper rash cream such as Desitin Original
• Lots of diapers
• Wipes, rinsed with warm water
• Baking Soda
• Infant Bath Seat (optional)
• Water/bath tub

1. Mix two tablespoons baking soda with enough warm water in bathtub or infant bath seat to cover baby's diaper area. Let your baby soak in this mixture for 10-15 minutes three times daily. Do not use baby wash as this could be contributing to his or her rash.

2. Promptly remove your baby's soiled diapers. Gently dab diaper area clean with rinsed wipe. Do not wipe as that can further irritate the rash.

3. Use hair dryer on a low, cool setting to completely dry diaper area. Be sure to dry areas where moisture tends to gather.

4. Once or twice a day at this step, let your baby's diaper area "air out." You can let him or her play diaperless on a towel or a "pee pad" (you can purchase these at most drug stores) for about 15-30 minutes.

5. Once baby's diaper area is completely dry, apply a thick layer of diaper rash cream to entire diaper area. Secure a fresh diaper.

Tips & Warnings

• Before changing your baby's diaper, have necessary items close at hand. Consider employing the use of a changing table and/or a basket filled with these items.
• When changing your baby before bed, use an especially thick layer of diaper rash cream.
• This "How To" is not meant to substitute professional medical advice.
• Always consult your baby's medical professional. Diaper rash can be a sign of a more serious problem including an allergy to baby's food or formula; an allergy to mommy's milk from something she eats or drinks; an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the diapers; a yeast infection; and more.

Resources

• How to make Ointment for Severe Diaper Rash