Treatment of Diaper Rash , Care Your Baby .

Why does baby get diaper rash?Clad in a nappy, a baby's bottom is susceptible to nappy rash. The skin is exposed to a high level of moisture, little air, a host of chemical irritants and infectious organisms present in the urine and the faeces, and friction caused by the rubbing of the nappy.

The skin first gets irritated by the chronic moisture and is further weakened by the friction caused by the chafing of the nappy. Irritating substances and infectious organisms in the stools and urine facilitate the development of the rash. Aggressive and frequent cleaning of the nappy area using detergents, tight nappies, rubber bands, and the ammonia in the urine can aggravate the condition.
Treatment of Diaper Rash
Try to reduce the moisture against the skin:
Keep the nappy area dry and clean. Change the baby's nappy as soon as she is wet or has had a. Give your baby less superfluous fluid to control excessive urination.
Expose the baby's skin to air:
Keep your baby bare-bottomed part of the time, placing her on a plastic or waterproof sheet to protect the surface below. However, ensure that she is warm enough so that she does not catch a chill.
Try to expose your baby to fewer irritants:
Adult soap can dry and irritate your baby's skin. Do not use adult soap. Ask the doctor to recommend a good baby soap. When your baby has a bowel movement, clean her skin using warm water and cotton balls. If her bowel movement is really messy, you can clean her up with a quick dip in a tub or the sink, but make sure that you pat her dry.
Try a different brand of diaper:
If your baby has recurrent nappy rash, switch to another brand, or from cloth to disposables.
Protect your baby's skin:
Sometimes spreading a thick layer of ointment (recommended by your doctor) on your baby's bottom after you have washed her at changing time can prevent urine from coming in contact with the skin. Using boric acid is not advisable as it is a toxic substance. Talc absorbs moisture and keeps the baby dry. However, adult talc may contain asbestos, which can be carcinogenic. Talc specially formulated for babies by reputed manufacturers does not contain asbestos and is safe for use.