The main reason why soft skin of a baby reacts to diapers is the plastic that prevents diapers from leaking. This plastic also prevents air circulation, thus creating a warm, moist environment where rashes and fungi thrive. Therefore it becomes imperative to keep your baby’s skin dry and clean even while using diapers. This can be done through frequent monitoring and precautionary methods, which include:
* Changing your baby’s soiled diapers as soon as possible.
* Soaking your baby’s bottom between diaper changes with warm water.
* Using a zinc oxide cream or ointment to soothe the skin and protect it from moisture.
* If you use cloth diapers, rinse them several times after washing to remove any traces of soap or detergent that can irritate your baby’s skin. Fabric softeners are also not viable options as they can also irritate baby’s skin.
* Experts do not approve of using diapers all day long as it doesn’t allow the skin to remain dry and to ‘breathe’.
Diaper rash usually goes away within 2 to 3 days with home care. If it persists, or if sores start to appear on your baby’s skin, talk to your child’s doctor.
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