Prevent Diaper Rash

• Change diapers as often as you can. This is to eliminate the possibility of the baby’s skin becoming soaked with urine water or in feces that may cause softening of the skin, and ultimately leading to diaper rash.
• Rinse the baby’s bottom each time the diapers are changed. When drying, use soft cotton towel or cotton balls. Avoid using materials such as tissue or wipes that contain alcohol as these are likely to irritate the skin.
• Make sure that diapers fit right. Avoid wearing diapers too tight because it will restrict airflow, resulting to a moist environment. Tight diapers will likewise cause chafing along the thighs and waist areas during movements.
• When using cloth diapers, make sure that these are made from soft and comfy cotton. More importantly, wash them thoroughly, usually using warm water to kill bacteria that may be clinging to them. When it comes to detergents, use only mild detergents and avoid using fabric conditioners because they contain fragrances that may irritate the baby’s skin.
• Use breathable diaper covers because they allow free air circulation, thus preventing the buildup of moist environments that are favorable for bacterial growth that may worsen diaper rashes.

Diaper Rash Prevention

To prevent diaper rash, never use unwashed poopy diapers and make use of diaper rash cream like petroleum ointment and white zinc oxide. For prevention of diaper rash, make use of bulb syringe to wash the sore area and make sure baby’s skin is completely dried up before another diaper is used. Never scrub infant’s skin after giving bath and stop usage of diapers having plastic edges.