Diaper-less Goes Hand In Hand With The Air Drying

This goes hand in hand with the air drying, but if you’re child is a little older and can understand the concept of going potty, then try your hand at getting rid of the diaper altogether. At least until the rash is gone. It will speed up the healing process and could even kick start the actual potty training experience.

If your baby is still too young for that, then try and remove the diaper for long periods of time throughout the day. Give their bums as much air time as possible.

Topical Creams

You can go to any drug store and get a topical cream off the shelf. And most pharmacists make their own blend in-house, you just have to ask for it at the counter.

There are a few trusted brands out there, just take a look at a few and decide which one works best for you. Topical creams are fortified with zinc, cortisone, and eosin. These are all key ingredients to creating a paste-like substance that goes on wet and sticks to skin to create a barrier over the affected area. It cools the rash, sooths the pain, and stays on for long periods of time. With the aid of a topical cream, it may actually be tolerable for them to wear the diaper again.

Corn Starch

As you see the rash begin to heal and disappear, use the help of a light dusting of corn starch. It’s a better alternative to baby powers because it has zero perfumes which, in turn, irritate skin. Corn starch will help keep the wrinkles and creases dry from moisture that can lead to another flare up.

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Cool Dry Environment

After the nice soothing bath, the long period of air drying, and then the aid of a topical cream, put your baby to bed with very minimal coverings. No pants, maybe just a loose diaper or training underwear. A thin sheet or blanket, too. This will prevent sweating and chaffing throughout the night which could result in a crying baby in the morning if not avoided.

The same goes for the daytime. If you’re home all day, let baby run around in their underwear or a loose diaper. Don’t constrict the area or else you’ll never get rid of the diaper rash.

And there you have it! I hope these tips helped you to sooth your baby’s diaper rash at home.

If you have any tips and tricks of your own you’d like to share, feel free to comment below!