Prevention is always better than cure. Products in the market are always rash remedies. The best solution would be to deter the occurrence of rashes. The key is to keep your baby’s area clean, cool and dry. Change diapers often. Let baby go diaper-free whenever possible. Babies often urinate right after falling asleep. During nap time, place baby on an open diaper. Check diaper shortly after baby falls asleep and replace if wet. Do not use creams that contain boric acid, camphor, methyl salicylate, phenol or compound of benzoic tincture as these can be very harmful. If your baby is under someone’s care, make sure they too follow the same routine. Carefully wash and clean baby’s bottoms with lukewarm water during every diaper change. Use mild baby soap and shampoo. Pat dry completely and do not scrub. Avoid using scented wipes and soaps. Experiment with several diapers, wipes and soaps and choose the best one that soothes your baby. Use products that have a zinc oxide or a Vaseline base. Don’t use plastic anywhere to cover the baby. Don’t over-tighten the diapers. This prevents air circulation and increases moisture which can cause rashes. It can also cause skin chafing in the inner thighs and waist. Always wash diapers before use. Use only hot water and no chemicals. Always make sure that you wash your hands well before and after diaper changing. This prevents spread of infection. When it comes to choice of diapers, it is up to the parents to make an informed decision. Both cloth and disposables are equally good. Choose the one that suits you and the baby best. If you use cloth diapers, do not use plastic pants for cover, as they retain moisture on the skin. Change diapers whenever they become soiled or wet. It is the only rule. Check diaper at least every 2 hours. Allow airing of baby bottoms for at least 15 minutes between diaper changes. If the baby suffers from diarrhea, protect the diaper area with topical medicines such as zinc oxide, Desitin etc which will offer skin protection against infectious bacteria.

Babies tend to develop rashes due to constant wear of diapers. It is an ache for most mothers who tend to worry about the infants’ health. The best solution would be to let them go about ten minutes a day without a diaper. The next step would be to dry the baby to the maximum possible extent. On the first sign of a rash, the immediate soother is to apply corn starch on it. Corn Starch is an excellent home medicine. Sometimes Old is gold. Kirk’s Castile Soap is an old soap but it has been proved to be effective against diaper rashes. Whenever there is a diaper change, wash the baby’s bottoms with this soap and warm water. Pat dry and change the diaper. Rashes miraculously disappear in 24 hours. Another soothing remedy is white petroleum jelly. When applied on rashes, it is effective and doesn’t soil clothes. For rash infections, it is advisable to use sea salt or Epsom salt diluted with water. This has to be carried out at least 3 times a day for effective healing. When running baby baths, the bath has to be filled with lukewarm water (the heat has to be first tested with your elbows) and then add 1 cup each of sea salt and Epsom salt. Epsom salt is known to have a soothing effect on the baby as it helps them relax and also makes them to go to sleep easier. Another effective baby bath is the use of warm water and baking soda. For this, the baby has to sit in the bath for 15 minutes. Then baby must be totally dried and then Flanders ointment must be applied on the affected area. Flanders ointment can be bought with the help of a pharmacist. It is better to follow this routine as a night ritual. This is because the treatment’s results are overnight. Corn starch plus Milanta is also a good ointment. Another food product that could come in handy is egg whites. They are a temporary rash relief. For mothers who do not want to waste their time with cream applications, plain baby powder will also just do. They are cost effective and have no side effects.