Category: 6. Diaper Rash

When should I call the doctor about diaper rash? Sometimes a diaper rash needs medical attention. Talk with your baby’s doctor if: The rash does not look like it’s going away or gets worse two to three days after starting treatment The rash includes blisters or pus-filled sores Your baby is taking an antibiotic and…

How can I prevent diaper rash? Expose your baby’s bottom to fresh air by leaving the diaper off whenever possible. Be aware and change your baby’s diapers as soon as they are wet or soiled. Clean, dry diapers reduce the risk of diaper rash. Use mild detergent to wash your baby’s clothes and linens. Carefully…

Slightly reddened skin An area that may be warm to the touch MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT : What can I do if my baby gets diaper rash? If your baby gets a diaper rash, it is important to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Change wet or soiled diapers right away. This helps…

Diaper rash can be caused by any of the following: Too much moisture Chafing or rubbing When urine or stool touch the skin for long periods of time Yeast infection Bacterial infection Reaction to diaper material Reaction to food When skin stays wet for too long, it starts to break down. When wet skin is…

Diaper rash is any rash that forms in the diaper area. In mild cases, the skin may be red. In more severe cases, there may be painful, open sores. Mild cases clear up within three to four days with treatment