How to prevent diaper rashes for babies
Diaper rash is a common problem that most moms are facing with their baby especially those who are first-time moms. It is mostly caused by redness where the diaper touches your baby bottoms’ skin. This redness occurs when the diaper is wet and spoiled or the diaper is too fit for the baby. Some moms may be thinking that diaper rash is just nothing. No, it’s not. It can harm your baby and can cause serious problems because of the presence of bacteria.
Here are tips on how you can prevent diaper rash and help your baby from irritation.
Minimize using diapers
Your baby’s bottom is delicate. It is better for you to at least minimize using diapers. If you use diapers, change wet diapers immediately. Changing baby diapers depends on baby’s delicate skin, liquid intake and overall health. Some changes diaper every two hours. Some also change even more frequent.
Always stay clean and dry
Make sure your baby is always clean and dry to prevent diaper rashes. Microorganisms can cause skin infections love dirty and warm environment under your baby’s wet and soiled diaper.
Try different brands and scents of wipes
Some commercial diapers composed of irritable ingredients like alcohol and other chemicals. To prevent this, you can use a hypoallergenic soap and water to clean up your baby’s bottom.
Powder Magic
Putting your baby’s bottom with powder can also help in preventing diaper rash. When you buy a baby powder, make sure that it won’t also harm your baby. Some powder has health hazards especially when your baby inhales.
Wipe thoroughly
When you are cleaning your baby’s bottom, make sure that you clean and wipe it thoroughly with a clean towel to avoid irritation.
Your baby’s skin is very delicate. We, mothers, want our baby’s to be happy and healthy life. So it is important for you to take care of it so you baby won’t experience irritation and other health hazards. Having a healthy lifestyle is the key to avoiding health hazards.
Limit Plastic Pants
If the child is using a cloth diaper, you may also be using plastic pants on him/her. However, these things can hold heat, and when the baby begins to sweat, in addition to the urine, there will be a lot of moister there.
Use Petroleum Jelly
Every time you change the little one, always make sure that you rub this area with Petroleum Jelly, just before you replace the disposable or washable diaper. This is to put a barrier between the urine and the baby’s skin.
With all the things that you need everyday to keep your baby rash-free, choose one that you can use so you can conveniently take your baby’s stuff wherever you go.
