Diaper Rash Treatment
Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Rash
To keep baby's diaper area healthy change diapers frequently avoiding prolonged contact of wet or soiled diapers.
A- Prevention
• Change your baby often to avoid prolonged contact with wet or soiled diapers.
• Clean the diaper area thoroughly and allow to dry.
• Apply a diaper rash ointment at each diaper change to create a protective barrier between your baby’s tender skin and the irritants that cause diaper rash.
• If your baby already has a rash, choose a product that contains zinc oxide and other ingredients to soothe the skin and promote healing
B- Treatment
• At the first sign of redness or on more advanced cases of diaper rash,gently apply the diaper rash treatment.
• Remember, it’s especially important to apply diaper rash ointment at bedtime, when your baby’s skin will be exposed to wetness for a longer period of time.
• Treat the rash at each subsequent diaper change to prevent recurrence.
• If your baby’s skin has blisters, open sores, is severely red or does not respond to diaper rash treatment, call your pediatrician. A prescription medication may be required.
Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Rash
To keep baby's diaper area healthy change diapers frequently avoiding prolonged contact of wet or soiled diapers.
A- Prevention
• Change your baby often to avoid prolonged contact with wet or soiled diapers.
• Clean the diaper area thoroughly and allow to dry.
• Apply a diaper rash ointment at each diaper change to create a protective barrier between your baby’s tender skin and the irritants that cause diaper rash.
• If your baby already has a rash, choose a product that contains zinc oxide and other ingredients to soothe the skin and promote healing
B- Treatment
• At the first sign of redness or on more advanced cases of diaper rash,gently apply the diaper rash treatment.
• Remember, it’s especially important to apply diaper rash ointment at bedtime, when your baby’s skin will be exposed to wetness for a longer period of time.
• Treat the rash at each subsequent diaper change to prevent recurrence.
• If your baby’s skin has blisters, open sores, is severely red or does not respond to diaper rash treatment, call your pediatrician. A prescription medication may be required.