Treating Diaper Rash

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Most babies will, at some point in time, experience a case of diaper rash. This condition is very irritating and uncomfortable for children. Watching the little ones suffer makes parents feel helpless. Here are some parenting tips for babies that should help parents to help their kids.

What are the Causes of Diaper Rash?
Diaper rash is common in babies with sensitive skin. From the time they are born, even the slightest soiled diaper will cause the skin to chafe.

Another common reason for a rash is food allergy. A baby's skin in the diaper area will break out if he/she eats and the subsequently eliminates a food that he happens to be allergic to.

The most common cause of diaper rash is is infrequent diaper changes. And, oddly enough, teething can result in diaper rash as well. Perhaps the increase in saliva results in looser stools.

Sometimes the brand of baby wipe or diaper can cause a rash.

Whatever the reason, a quick call to the pediatrician is in order - especially if the baby is very young. If the rash is severe then the doctor may want to examine the baby as well.

Treating the Symptoms of Diaper Rash
Assuming that the rash is "normal", according to the pediatrician - the first line of defense is to change the baby's diaper often to keep the affected area dry. Make a change at regular intervals and at the slightest possibility of a soiled or wet diaper. This may seem a bit wasteful and unneccessary but it is essential for the skin to heal quickly and for the comfort of baby.

Allowing the skin to breathe in the open air is also important - yes, this means no diaper time. For as long as you can, leave the baby diaperless. This is a bit of a danger zone, since babies have not yet gone through the potty training process, but it is effective.

Before putting on a new diaper, generously apply an over the counter diaper rash creme to create a barrier between the skin and the diaper. When the baby wets the fresh diaper this creme will act to protect the skin for a short time until a change is made.

Keeping baby's skin dry is the goal to heal diaper rash. After all happy babies make happy mommies!

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