Cures for diaper rash can be obtained right from home. No more drug store hassles and trauma. Whip out a concoction using the following ingredients: 1 cup Crisco vegetable shortening, ½ cup of baby lotion, ½ cup of corn starch, and 2-3 spoonfuls of bag balm. The ingredients can be mixed together. If using large quantities, they can be mixed once for long term use. Keep the mix in an airtight container and place the box in the refrigerator. Use as and when required. This home-made lotion has to be applied on the baby’s sore areas every diaper change and each time after a baby bath. The lotion ensures protection from rashes. Corn starch can also be slightly dusted on the wrapper for additional care. This has proved to be an effective diaper rash remedy if babies are allergic to chemicals and rash creams and baby wipes. Another remedy is a liquid mix of liquid antacid, desitin and corn starch. This liquid also has to be carefully stored in a covered container. The antacid helps reduce the effects of urine on the skin and hence, the baby does not get sores or red skin. Another miraculous salve is breast milk. Breast milk can be dabbed on the skin and rash is cured. Instead of using baby wipes, use warm damp cloth to apply and remove. Allowing the baby to go without diaper for about 15 minutes a day is also effective. Fresh air is a healer. If this can’t be done due to lack of time, hair dryers can be used by keeping the mode as COOL. Make sure the baby is entirely dry after every diaper change and bath. Another effective medicine is browned flour. Take corn flour in a pan or a big wok. Do not add any oil or water. Just keep stirring the flour until it turns golden brown. Store it in a dry container. Lightly dust this powder every time when changing diapers. This rash remedy works in 2 days.

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