As a parent of a baby or toddler, you may find yourself getting frustrated as your child develops diaper rash repeatedly. (Here is Australia we call diaper rash Nappy Rash).
You may find yourself wondering why your child has diaper rash and what treatment will heal the rash speedily. diaper rash is the red rash caused on your child's bottom and genitals, and is caused from wearing a wet or soiled diaper for a prolonged period of time. Urine itself is sterile however when it comes into contact with the skin and diaper, it causes a chemical reaction to occur, and this is made even worse if combined with feces. The rash can be very red and painful and can also have blistering and ulcers if more severe. Usually the baby's that are most susceptible have got sensitive skin and have come into contact with a trigger for the rash.
Triggers can be things like:
Leaving the wet or soiled diaper on for too long which chafes and rubs against the skin.
Being unwell and having diarrhea.
Food allergy.
Not enough ventilation to the genital area for example wearing plastic pants over diaper.
Thrush infection can make the rash worse.
Sensitivity to chemicals such as the chemicals found in wet wipes or creams used on the diaper area.
The best thing to do is to change your baby's diaper frequently.
Never leave them in a wet or soiled diaper. As soon as they soil the diaper remove it straight away and wash the area clean with some warm water.
Try to avoid using wipes with chemicals when they have a rash. It is better to just use warm water and a gentle baby soap. Then pat the area dry and apply your diaper cream.
Give your child the opportunity to go without a diaper at some point during the day so they can get air circulating around the rash. It helps the rash to heal faster.
Avoid using plastic pants over cloth nappies. It is possible to get pilcher or waterproof pants which are not made of plastic and are absorbant. These are available from stores that sell cloth nappies.
If using cloth nappies then wash well in hot water with a detergent that is suitable for sensitive skin and hang out in the sun to dry. The natural sunlight is antibacterial.
Do see your doctor if the rash is severe or if you have not been able to treat it yourself within several days.
You may need to offer your child pain relief if the rash is severe.
You may also find yourself wondering which cream or ointment you should use to heal your child's skin.
Some parents have found themselves buying cream after cream in the hope that one is better than the other, and trying one cream one day and another the next. Soon they have spent alot of money on creams and they have enough stock to open up a mini pharmacy!
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Best wishes
Maya Rose
(Mother and writer)
