A diaper rash is very common in infants. It is most commonly linked to wet diapers or diarrhea. If your baby has a diaper rash, we recommend you change your child’s diaper frequently – at least every 3 hours – or immediately after a bowel movement.

Several diaper creams on the market can help keep urine and stool from touching your baby’s skin. Simply apply a thick layer of the cream onto your child’s clean skin. Increasing air exposure to the diaper area by allowing your baby to go diaper-free on a towel or pad for several hours might also help as well as taking a break from using chemically-treated baby wipes. Instead, consider using warm water alone to rinse the diaper area, and then pat the area dry with a soft towel.

If you have tried the methods above and the diaper rash does not improve or continues to get worse after several days, please call our office to schedule an appointment.