How to Use Desitin
Desitin ointment acts as a barrier between a baby's skin and a wet diaper, preventing a mild to severe diaper rash. The ointment should be liberally applied to the entire diaper area, (front and back), and in between the creases of the legs before each diaper change. It is one of the best treatments for diaper rash and for preventing its recurrence. Desitin also comes in a clear form and can be used to treat or prevent many skin irritations on older children and adults.
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Instructions
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Apply Desitin at each diaper change
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Make sure you try not to leave your baby in a wet diaper for any length of time. If possible give your baby a diaper change immediately after a long nap rather than having him or her lay in the wet diaper or on a wet sheet.
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Remove the diaper and completely wash the entire diaper area, both front and back and in between the legs. Dry the area completely prior to putting on a new clean diaper.
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Apply Desitin with your fingers and and cover the entire diaper area with a heavy protected coat. This will keep the moisture away from his skin and prevent the area from becoming irritated by urine and feces. Use a clean diaper and repeat the procedure each time there is a diaper change.
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Change a diaper often and inspect the area for any rash or irritation. Never leave any diaper rash untreated. It can quickly become blistery and infected and cause your baby or infant pain and discomfort with no way to tell you except to cry incessantly.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not wait until you notice a diaper rash to use Desitin ointment. Prevent the painful diaper rash from occurring by putting a light to heavy coating under the diaper at each change. Use Desitin clear ointment for adults to protect and treat any skin irritations dry skin, chapped lips, cuts and burns.
Infants wet very often. Do not allow them to lie wet for any length of time. Diaper them often and immediately when they wake up from a nap. Never ignore a crying infant. There is usually a reason for their tears.
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