Comments on: How to quickly heal a diaper rash

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...

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.

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

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.

on 5/17/2007 I found sometimes that moisture via an ointment slowed down the healing. What worked best for me in those cases was another home remedy, cornstarch.

You can either just use the kitchen variety, or buy the baby powder with cornstarch. Load it on, and keep the baby as dry as possible - lot's of diaper changes, in other words. This worked great for me when ointments didn't seem to be cutting it!

on 5/15/2007 Thanks, did not know about baking soda in the bath! It also helps to expose baby's bottom to air periodically during the day so sores can dry out and heal. Put down a water-proof changing mat in the crib or playpen and let baby play a while without a diaper.

on 4/26/2007 Nice home remedy for a baby. I'll be sure to tell my friend about it.