Diaper rash is an irritation in the diaper area that damages the baby's skin, making it reddish and causing scaling, cracks, and in some cases, bleeding. It is caused by not properly removing urine and feces, which have an acidic pH for the skin.
This inflammation is a very common problem in children during the first two years of life, especially when they are in frequent contact with dirty diapers. The best treatment to fight diaper rash is to keep the diaper area clean and dry and apply one of the lubricant creams commonly used for baby bottom care.
In addition, change the diaper every time it gets dirty and bathe the baby with warm water. It is better not to use powders, as they may affect the baby’s respiratory system. Normally, a newborn’s diaper is changed five or six times a day. As the baby grows, this decreases, and by the age of 2, it’s important to teach the child to use a potty. If the skin redness continues for a couple of days and the affected area shows blisters or oozing sores, it may be a fungal or bacterial infection. In that case, it’s best to take the child to the pediatrician to start a specific treatment. Under no circumstances is it recommended to use home remedies or corticosteroid creams, which can worsen the infection and put the child at risk.
In case of diaper rash, the following are prohibited:
- Powders: Applying them during diaper changes doesn’t help keep the baby dry. On the contrary, they prevent the skin from breathing and contribute to irritation.
- No home remedies: Under no circumstances should vinegar baths, or decoctions of vegetables, plants, or fruits be used. They may contain citrus that worsen the lesions.
- Fabrics: Avoid polyester or plastic fabrics as they prevent the skin from breathing properly.
- Moisturizing creams: For adult or baby skin, which some mothers use on their children, become greasy barriers that do not help prevent or treat the problem.
On the contrary, it is recommended:
- Frequent changes: To prevent this irritative dermatitis, diapers should be changed frequently. A child between 6 and 12 months needs 4 or 5 clean diapers daily.
- Creams with zinc oxide: This helps keep the skin dry. Petroleum jelly can also be used to prevent baby waste from sticking to the
skin.
- Deep cleaning: If possible, warm water should be used at each diaper change. If that’s difficult, it’s advisable to use thick, alcohol-free wet wipes, one or two per change.
- Proper routines: Parents who follow appropriate and strict diaper changing practices will reduce the chances of their baby developing diaper rash.
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