Diaper rash is actually the common name for several different types of rashes that can occur on your baby, and are typically found in the diaper region. There are many causes of diaper rash including friction (typically from diapers), exposure of the skin to irritants like urine and feces, allergies (such as to foods), and others. Protecting your baby from diaper rash means protecting your baby's skin from the most common causes of diaper rash, typically contact with urine and feces or diaper friction.
Though there is no sure fire way to guarantee your baby will not get a diaper rash, there are several things you can do to significantly reduce the risk of your baby suffering from an uncomfortable diaper rash. Most of these tips can be summed up to keeping your baby's skin clean and dry, and making sure areas exposed to friction and irritants are always covered with a skin protectant like BALMEX® Daily Skin Protectant.
BALMEX® Tips to Help Protect Against Diaper Rash
- Change your baby's diaper as soon as possible after it becomes wet or soiled
- Clean your baby's diaper area thoroughly after each bowel movement.
- Dry baby's skin fully before putting on a new diaper.
- Apply a thin layer of BALMEX® Daily Skin Protectant with every diaper change, especially at bedtime, and any time when your baby's exposure to a wet diaper may be prolonged.
- Don't secure diapers so tightly that there is no room for air to circulate. Diapers and clothing should fit somewhat loosely.
- Introduce only one new solid food at a time, and wait a few days between introductions.
Should your baby develop a diaper rash, continue to follow the above tips to keep it from getting worse, and refer to the diaper rash Correction section for advice. If the rash persists after 7 days, spreads or otherwise worsens, call your baby's doctor.
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