Diaper Rash Remedy: Learn How to Use What You Already Have on Hand to Make Home Remedies For Diaper Rash

Diaper Rash Remedy: Learn How to Use What You Already Have on Hand to Make Home Remedies For Diaper Rash
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What Is Diaper Rash?

Diaper rash is the inflammation of the skin in the area of the buttocks, thighs and genitals.

Symptoms of Diaper Rash

  • Red or pink skin
  • Skin is tender and sore.
  • Open sores can form. They can be bloody and/or oozy.
  • Blisters
  • The area affected by the rash becomes swollen.

Causes of Diaper Rash

  • Diapers rubbing against the skin.
  • Sensitive skin.
  • Laundry detergent.
  • Urine and Feces
  • Lotion, wipes, or other health & hygiene type products.
  • Antibiotics

Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash

  • Change diapers often.
  • Avoid plastic diaper covers.
  • Make sure the area is dry before putting a diaper on.
  • Wash the area with water at each diaper change.
  • Put a fleece or wool diaper liner between the diaper and skin to pull moisture away from the skin.
  • Make sure you are using the correct diaper size.
  • Run cloth diapers through an extra rinse cycle to make sure all the soap is getting rinsed out.

Diaper Rash Remedies

There are several great diaper rash remedies for healing diaper rash safely and effectively at home.

Breast Milk: Apply at each diaper change.

Air: Leave the diaper off and go bare. This could be messy for babies but is great to get diaper rash healed fast. It is easy to do while babies are sleeping. You can lay them down on a towel or open diaper.

Aloe Vera: The sap, gel, or juice can be applied at each diaper change and is a very effective natural remedy for diaper rash.

Diapers:

  • Change to a different brand of disposables.
  • Use cloth diapers.
  • If you are already using cloth diapers put them through an extra rinse cycle to help get rid of the soap, and hang them out in the sun to dry. The sun will kill off any bacteria.
  • If you are using cloth diapers, consider using disposables until the rash heals.
  • Use a larger size diaper to allow better air flow.

Wipes:

  • Use homemade wipes without chemicals. You can make your own out of wash cloths, thick paper towels, or flannel cut into wipe size pieces. Just wet them with warm water before each change.
  • With a small baby, just forget the wipes. Gently wash their bottom in the sink, be sure to check the water temperature first.

Baking Soda: You can add to a bath. The amount needed will depend on the amount of water in the tub, add just enough baking powder so the water starts to get cloudy.

Oatmeal: Can be added to a bath.

Tea Tree Oil: You can add a couple drops to water and use this solution at each diaper change.

Olive Oil: Can be applied at each diaper change.

What Not to Use on a Diaper Rash

The following things should not be used to treat diaper rash.

Baby or Talcum Powder: It can be breathed into the lungs and cause medical problems.

Corn Starch: If the rash is caused by a fungus, the corn starch will feed it.

Plastic Diaper Covers: They will hold moisture in.

When to Consider Seeing a Doctor

You should seek medical advice if:

  • There is no improvement within 5 days.
  • Ulcers form.
  • The rash spreads to other areas of the body.
  • A high fever develops.
  • An infection develops. Colored ooze is a sign of infection.

Using the above diaper rash remedies at home are a great way to heal a very uncomforatable situation.

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