As your baby progresses from newborn to infant to toddler, his or her skin progresses too. This is due in part to the skin's natural aging process, and also because of the changes in the environment around your baby's skin. And this is especially true for your baby's diaper area. Click on the milestone you are interested in to learn more about how best to safely care for your baby's diaper area skin.

When it comes to your newborn's soft, delicate diaper area, taking steps to protect it from irritants goes a long way toward keeping your infant happy and healthy.

Quick Tips for Rash Prevention:

• If you're using diaper wipes, choose alcohol-free ones. These can be less drying and irritating to newborn skin.
• Wipe the diaper area gently. Creating too much friction can remove the skin's protective oils.
• After cleaning, allow the skin to dry before putting on a fresh diaper. Covering wet skin with a diaper traps moisture, which can lead to diaper rash.
• At every diaper change, apply a thin layer of protective ointment, such as Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant. This gentle ointment contains no preservatives, is fragrance-free and works by creating a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture and diaper soils.

  

Now that you're out and about more with your infant, diaper changes sometimes have to wait a little longer than you'd like. And wet or soiled diapers can irritate your baby's sensitive skin.

Give your baby some added protection against these irritants by applying a protective ointment to the diaper area at each changing. Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant is a great choice because it works by creating a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture and diaper soils. This gentle, non-greasy formula is also free of preservatives and fragrances.

See signs of a rash? Reach for Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream with pediatrician-recommended zinc oxide, aloe, and vitamin E. Reducing redness in ONE diaper change, Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream goes to work on contact so you can immediately start soothing your baby's discomfort.

Now that you've introduced your infant to solid foods, mealtime is more fun than ever. But experienced moms report an association between diaper rash and the introduction of new foods.

Give your baby some added protection by applying a protective ointment to the diaper area at each changing. Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant works by creating a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture and diaper soils. This gentle, non-greasy formula is also free of preservatives and fragrances.

See signs of a rash? Reach for Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream made with pediatrician-recommended zinc oxide, aloe, and vitamin E. Reducing redness in ONE diaper change, Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream goes to work on contact so you can immediately start soothing your baby's discomfort.

Now that your baby is eating lots of yummy new foods, you need to be prepared. Experienced moms report an association between diaper rash and the introduction of new foods. Your baby is probably also busy exploring her new world on hand-and-foot, so getting her to slow down for a diaper change can be quite a challenge!

Regular diaper changes are key to preventing diaper rash, so save a favorite toy or board book to help distract and entertain your baby during changes. You can also give your baby some added protection against the skin irritants found in wet and soiled diapers by applying a protective ointment to the diaper area at each changing. Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant works by creating a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture and diaper soils. This gentle, non-greasy formula is also free of preservatives and fragrances.

See signs of a rash? Reach for Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream, made with pediatrician-recommended zinc oxide, aloe, and vitamin E. Reducing redness in ONE diaper change, Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream goes to work on contact so you can immediately start soothing your baby's discomfort.

There's nothing quite as sweet as watching your baby toddle along as he learns to master the art of walking. It's also no surprise that diaper changes are the last thing he's got time for!

Regular diaper changes are key to preventing diaper rash, so save a favorite toy or board book to help distract and entertain him during changes. You can also give your baby some added protection against the skin irritants found in wet and soiled diapers by applying a protective ointment to the diaper area at each changing. Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant works by creating a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture and diaper soils. This gentle, non-greasy formula is also free of preservatives and fragrances.

See signs of a rash? Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream, made with pediatrician-recommended zinc oxide, aloe, and vitamin E. Reducing redness in ONE diaper change, Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream goes to work on contact so you can immediately start soothing your baby's discomfort.

Your baby is getting bigger, which means she's doing a pretty good job at filling up her diapers these days! Even if you haven't begun potty-training already, you should start to see lots of signs that she's getting ready (she tells you that she has to go or has already just gone potty). In the meantime, you'll want to protect her skin from wet and soiled diapers with regular diaper changes. And you can still rely on the protection of Balmex® Daily Skin Protectant to help prevent diaper rash. This gentle, non-greasy formula creates a barrier between your baby's skin, diaper friction, irritating moisture, diaper soils and "accidents" as she begins to potty train. The ointment is also free of preservatives and fragrances.

See signs of a rash? Reach for Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream, made with pediatrician-recommended zinc oxide, aloe, and vitamin E. Reducing redness in ONE diaper change, Balmex® Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream goes to work on contact so you can immediately start soothing your baby's discomfort.