Diaper Rashes Essay

Diaper rash will grow in a child if there is excess warmth and moist. They commonly grow in the baby’s bottom or around the genitals. Usually they are red spots or scales. The rash infection is caused by a very tight diaper, soreness caused by urine or stool and certain antibiotics.
Babies will always be vulnerable to diaper rashes, this means mothers, and especially the new ones must always be prepared with the right tips and remedies for diaper rashes.
Prevention and Treatments
Diaper rashes can be treated at home, unless it persists, a pediatrician would have to have a look at it. But first try the tips below;
• The baby must remain dry always. Stool and urine are the main cause of diaper rash, therefore the baby’s body must always remain dry, in case the baby gets moistened with urine or stool you have to change the diaper.
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If the baby is already having the diaper rashes, do not use wipes having alcohol, it can spread the bacteria to others parts of the skin
• Apply jellies or creams in order to avoid the baby’s skin getting into contact with the feces or the urine, this should be done gently, but if there is any sign of broken skin, then do not apply the jellies or the creams since the healing will be slow.
• You can let the baby drink more fluids, this would help lower the urine concentration, making it less irritating and so even in case of a moistened diaper the rashes might not be so severe. But avoid concentrated drinks, they might just make the urine more concentrated.
• You must always change the diaper immediately, if it is soiled, this would prevent any irritation. If using cloth diapers, make sure you rinse them at least two times and no soap is left on the