Even the most carefully cared for babies can get a diaper rash from time to time. Experienced moms say that baby's teething, exposure to new foods, and use of antibiotics can lead to diaper rashes. And any time your baby has prolonged exposure to diaper irritants (such as over night) or it becomes warm and moist in your baby's diaper (such as on a hot, humid Summer day) the risk of him or her contracting a diaper rash is greater.
If your baby does get a diaper rash, the following steps can help correct the rash and ensure your baby gets back to their comfortable, smiling self:
BALMEX® Tips to Help Correct Diaper Rash
- Change your baby's diaper as soon as possible after it becomes wet or soiled.
- Use clean warm (not hot) water to gently wash baby's diaper area and use a squirt bottle or bulb syringe to apply the water. The goal is to avoid extra rubbing of the skin.
- Gently pat baby's bottom dry, avoiding rubbing the skin. Allow the area to further air dry to eliminate as much moisture as possible.
- Apply a thick layer of BALMEX® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream to all affected areas to form a protective layer on baby's skin.
- Diaper your baby, making sure the diaper is not too tight to help lessen diaper friction and increase airflow to the irritated skin.
Similarly to rash prevention, the key to correcting a diaper rash is to keep your baby's skin as clean and dry as possible, and protect it from further exposure to irritants. If your baby's rash persists after 7 days of treatment, if it spreads, or if it otherwise worsens, call your baby's pediatrician.
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