What are the risk factors for diaper rash?

• Infrequent diaper changes
• Friction from rough diapers
• Improper laundering of diapers
• Family history of skin allergies
• Hot, humid weather
• Diarrhea

What can I do to prevent diaper rash?

• Change diapers frequently
• Rinse twice to remove detergents and other chemicals after washing
• Leave diaper off for 10-30 minutes between diaper changes
• Apply corn starch - avoid talcum powder because of the risk of inhalation
• Make sure the diapers fit properly
• When changing baby, gently wipe from the front to back and pat the area dry
• Don't use irritating soaps to clean baby's bottom
• Use plain water and cloth baby wipes instead of commercial dipaer wipes

How do I know if my baby has a yeast rash?

• It will be bright red and raw
• Covers a large area and is surrounded by red dots
• Doesn't disappear in 3-4 days with treatment

What is the best way to get rid of a yeast rash?

• LotriminAF will clear up a yeast rash
• Let your baby go diaperless in a sunny spot as much as possible.  Yeast thrives in a dark, moist environment, so sun and air will help.  If you're living in a place that isn't sunny right now, try one of the full spectrum light bulbs used to treat SAD.
• If you are breastfeeding, both you and your baby should start taking acidophilus to help get your systems in balance again (and in your case, to prevent thruse on your nipples).  Also avoid sweets and yeast.  You can apply acidophilus directly to your baby's bottom.
• Make a very weak vinegar solution (1 T white vinegar to 1 cup of water) and swab your baby's bottom with it.  It will make your baby's bottom inhospitable to yeast.
• Check your health food stores for a papaw ointment.

What are some common remedies for a regular (not yeast) diaper rash?

• Expose the bottom to air
• Change diapers frequently
• Discontinue using baby lotion, powder, ointment, or baby oil unless prescribed to you
• Apply non-prescription petroleum jelly, lanolin based ointment, or zinc oxide ointment to the rash at the earliest sign of diaper rash, and 2-3 tiems a day thereafter.
• Ani-inflammatory ointments or cremes such as hydrocortisone, nystatin, or miconazole, applied to the skin may help relieve the rash.
• Avoid food that cause diarrhea.
• Laying your naked baby on a lambskin or near a sunny window.
• Mix 2 drops each of essential oils of sandalwood, peppermint (Metha peperita), and lavender (Lavandula officinalis) in 4 tbsp. of a carrier lotion or oil such as sweet almond oil;  gently apply the lotion to the reddened area of skin.
• Calendula (Calendula offcinalis) cream may relieve diaper rash.

Homeade Rash Ointment

• 1 tbsp. dried chickweed (Stellaria media) leaves
• 1 tbsp. powdered marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis)root
• 1 tbsp. powdered comfrey (Symphytum officinale) root
• 1 cup sweet almond oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax

In a cast-iron pan, heat the herbs in the oil for 5 to 10 minutes.  Don't let them burn.   Add beeswax and let it melt.  Strain the mixture through cheesecloth into a jar with a tight fitting lid.  Refrigerate until solid.  Apply when you diaper your baby.  The rash should imporve after three or four applications.  Discard after two months.



What would you use on a red, bleeding diaper rash?

• Triple paste - it is a creme you can have your pharmacist order for you if they don't have it stocked.  It is an OTC cream and is very gentle and effective.
• Dommeboro - This is a product commonly used for rashes like poison ivy, etc. and is very soothing.  You can mix one packet of the powder into 2c. warm water.  Then soak a soft washcloth in the mixture, and apply cloth to baby's bottom for 10-15 minutes.  If you have an active toddler or a baby that won't sit still for treatment, you can place inside their diaper or diaper cover for the 10-15 minutes.  This should be repeated several times.
• Mylanta - let the bottle of Mylanta sit on the table until it separated, then pour off the top of the bottle that is mostly water, then use a little of the remainder on the diaper rash until the rash is gone.
• Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup white vinegar in the bath water.
• Rinse baby's bottom in the sink at each change instead of using wipes.
  

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