Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Diaper Rash
Diaper Rash
Knowing how to prevent and treat diaper rashes is important for all parents, since their baby will probably get some form of a diaper rash during their first year of life. Diaper rashes can range in appearance from a few red scattered spots to larger patches of redness & swelling on your baby's bottom.
Since the combination of moisture and bacteria, from urine and stool, create the perfect environment for a rash to develop and thrive, the best way to prevent a diaper rash is to keep your baby's bottom dry and clean.
Basic Diaper Rash Remedies:
*Change wet or soiled diapers, as soon as possible, even if it means waking up in the middle of
the night for a change, especially if you are trying to prevent a small rash from getting worse.
*Expose your baby's bottom to the air for short periods of time by letting them go without a
diaper. Although this can be challenging, the best time is after a bowel movement, when your
baby's bottom has been rinsed with lukewarm water and patted dry. Most find that laying a
thick bath towel over a waterproof covered crib mattress is the best location. To completely
clean the area, a squirt bottle can be helpful or even a quick bath. Be very careful to not rub
the area! For parents of baby boys, be prepared with a small wash cloth to quickly cover
unexpected surprises from streaming at you!
diaper. Although this can be challenging, the best time is after a bowel movement, when your
baby's bottom has been rinsed with lukewarm water and patted dry. Most find that laying a
thick bath towel over a waterproof covered crib mattress is the best location. To completely
clean the area, a squirt bottle can be helpful or even a quick bath. Be very careful to not rub
the area! For parents of baby boys, be prepared with a small wash cloth to quickly cover
unexpected surprises from streaming at you!
*Use baby bottom balm, to protect your baby's bottom.
*Avoid using diaper wipes with fragrances or alcohol.
beginning stages of a rash. To make sure the area is completely clean and dry, use a squirt
bottle or give your baby a quick bath. Be careful to gently pat the area dry and not rub the
area!
Also, it is important to be aware of certain things that can make your baby prone to diaper rashes, such as new foods, an allergic reaction to laundry detergents used to wash cloth diapers, diarrhea, or antibiotics (taken by baby or nursing mom).
If your baby's diaper rash does not improve in 2-3 days or gets worse, call the doctor immediately.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diaper-rash/DS00069/DSECTION=prevention
http://www.babycenter.com/0_diaper-rash_81.bc
Written by: Shelley Scheibel, RN, BSN
If your baby's diaper rash does not improve in 2-3 days or gets worse, call the doctor immediately.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diaper-rash/DS00069/DSECTION=prevention
http://www.babycenter.com/0_diaper-rash_81.bc
Written by: Shelley Scheibel, RN, BSN
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