How to Treat Diaper Rash

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Erica in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I'm going to talk to you today about how to treat diaper rash. One of the easiest ways is to go to a department store and buy a diaper rash cream. Another way is be sure to give your baby frequent baths. Be sure to dry off your baby's private area. Be sure it is thoroughly dry, which will prevent bacteria from building up from the moisture. If your baby does have a diaper rash, just let them lay without a diaper on for a little while. The air that will get on the baby's bottom will be good for it. Let the baby get lots of air in that diapered area. Don't let your baby sit in a soiled diaper for too long, because that can also irritate the diaper rash or actually cause the diaper rash. Be sure that you are changing your baby's diapers frequently when they are dirty and not leaving them in a dirty diaper for a long period of time."