How to get rid of diaper rash

A few ideas to help take care of your baby's diaper rash.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Diaper rash cream
• Baby powder

1. In almost every baby one time or another they will get diaper rash. Diaper rash is common and pretty easy to take care of. Most diaper rashes are caused from sweat, going to the bathroom a lot, wet diapers on too long, and in some cases it is caused by a yeast infection. Please make sure to ask your doctor if the rash does not go away within a week.

2. First signs of diaper rash is a red blotchy little behind it can also be on the thighs also. First clean the affected area with a warm wash cloth and maybe a gentle soap, try not to use baby wipes because they will only make the rash sting. Use baby powder and or a diaper rash cream, and change the diaper frequently.

3. Other ideas to heal diaper rash is to let the little run around naked or put some shorts on them without a diaper for a little while air helps heal diaper rash. Sunlight also helps heal diaper rash if you don't mind the little one being outside naked.

Tips & Warnings

• If the rash is bleeding and or heavily blistered or you are afraid it may not be diaper rash, call your doctor immediately.

[acole]

on 7/22/2008 Good info.