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The Fastest Way To Cure A Diaper Rash
At some point throughout your baby’s diaper wearing days, they will experience a diaper rash. Some may get just a quick passing rash while others will go on to have it for over a week. They might get it so bad that they even bleed or blister. Babies get diaper rash mostly from their skin being irritated from the diaper rubbing back and forth and when diapers are left on for too long. Some children also get rashes from certain diaper or wipe brands.
Diaper rash creams are always good to have on hand in the event your baby develops a rash but they don’t always work. Many pediatricians recommend taking your baby’s diaper off for a few hours if they have a rash. They want the air to get at it and dry the rash up. This seems like it would be good advice but for anyone who has a boy knows, this advice is not practical at all. Boys are notorious for peeing spontaneously even in the midst of a diaper change. I used to laugh every time our pediatrician would recommend doing this.
There are many creams and ointments on the market for diaper rash. I have tried many of them but have found the fastest and best way to cure it is by using Vaseline. The Vaseline puts a protective layering over your baby’s skin which keeps a rash from ever starting. It’s a great preventive. I use it on my son a few times a week to ward off any potential rash. A few times he’s developed a small rash when I was forgetful of putting some Vaseline on.
I would use a diaper rash cream like Desitin and then apply the Vaseline on over night. In the morning his rash would be completely gone. You don’t have to glob up the area. All you need is a thin layer for it to work. Vaseline is also very inexpensive which makes for another great reason to use it.
There are times when a diaper rash can turn into an infection. If you’ve tried the above method for curing the rash and it hasn’t worked or has gotten worse, see your pediatrician. Sometimes babies can get a fungal or yeast infection. This type of rash will require a prescription ointment to cure. Talcum powder and cornstarch are not good to use in cases of diaper rash. Talc can get into your baby’s lungs plus I have heard that it contains a carcinogen. Both can make a yeast infection worse. So the next time you notice your baby starting to develop a rash, try using Vaseline. You’ll be surprised by how fast and effective it is.
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