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What is diaper rash?

Diaper rash is a temporary skin condition on an infants thighs and/or bottom. Moisture, bacterial growth, and alkalinity due to exposure to urine and feces may all cause the rash. Baby skin is very sensitive. Thus, diaper area skin irritations may also be caused by chemicals used in disposable diapers, or wipes, or soap used to clean cloth diapers. While uncomfortable, diaper rash is usually not dangerous.

Prevention

Change diapers frequently. While today's high quality disposable diapers do a wonderful job of pulling moisture away from baby's skin, it is still essential to change diapers as soon as possible after each wetting or soiling.

When possible, remove your infant's diaper to expose delicate skin to the air for a few minutes.

Rinse cloth diapers twice, use a detergent formulated for babies. Do not use bleach.

Use Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment according to directions at each diaper change to prevent rashes.

Treatment

Use Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment according to directions to heal diaper rash or other skin irritations and protect skin.

Change diapers frequently, rinse and dry diaper area at every change using a washcloth and water, wash with a mild soap once a day allowing diaper area to air dry if possible.

Try another brand of diaper, diaper wipes or laundry soap; infants may tolerate one brand better than another.

Discontinue use of plastic pants when rash appears.

Discontinue the infants consumption of juice temporarily when rash appears.

Call Your Pediatrician When...

Rash remains longer than 2 or 3 days.

Rash seems mainly in skin creases.

Rash has blisters, pus, peeling areas, or crusty patches develop.

Rash becomes red, raw, or sore-looking.