9 Easy Tips To Treat Diaper Rashes

Those red splotches and scales on baby bottom cause as much grief and pain to the parents as the young souls having to suffer with diaper rashes. And even though, parents will do everything in their capacities to keep these rashes from not occurring, it just gets unavoidable at times. So for moments like those, here are a few easy tips for their treatment:

BabyCoconut Oil: Coconut oil massage over the affected area can help heal the diaper rashes by reducing the itchiness and redness.

Vaseline: Another easy way to provide relief from diaper rashes is to use petroleum jelly. Locking skin moisture vaseline petroleum jelly is a tried and tested way of treat any rash problem.

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Rash Creams: Use creams that contain zinc oxide or titanium in order to prevent contact with any skin irritants that may cause the rashes get severe turn into fungal or yeast infections.

Cloth Diaper: While it is easy and convenient to use disposable diapers, when the baby is suffering with rashes on his bottom, at least for that amount of time use cotton cloth diapers. These are eco-friendly and soft, will not cause as much irritation.

Go Diaper-free: This can really help. Let your child’s skin breathe fresh air. Fresh-air contact helps in soothing diaper rashes significantly. So put no diaper at all for a little while.

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Oatmeal Bath: Adding oatmeal (smoothen it in a blender) to your baby’s bath, and letting him rest his bottom in it for good 10 minutes can help soothe and reduce rash itching.

Use corn-starch: Use corn-starch, before applying any cream over any mild inflammations. It helps keep the area dry and reduce friction which may worsen the rashes.

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Pat dry: This is a prevention as well as a post-rash treatment. Whenever you change a diaper, don’t scrub or wipe; instead pat-dry your baby’s bottoms.

Consult the doctor: If the rashes don’t fade away in a few day, it may be a serious condition that may need a doctor’s attention. Eczema or scabies may be suspected, and a diagnosis is required for immediate treatment.

9 Easy Tips To Treat Diaper Rashes was last modified: May 7th, 2016 by Baby Couture India