Diaper rash
Diaper rash is a common concern. As a rule the rash is red and bumpy and will go away with a warm bath, some diaper cream (they are available at any baby shop or drugstore), and a little time out of the diaper. In most cases rashes occur because the newborn’s skin is highly sensitive and becomes irritated by the wet diaper. If your have forgotten to change your baby’s diaper in time, your baby for sure will have rash.
In order to prevent or heal diaper rash, if it has happened so, parents may use the fallowing advices.
Change your baby’s diaper frequently, and immediately after it became wet.
Cleaning the area with mild baby’s soap and water and apply a diaper rash or “barrier” cream. Creams with zinc oxide are the most popular for this case because they form a barrier against moisture.
If you use cloth diapers, wash them in detergents without dye and fragrance additions. Also let your baby go without diaper for some part of the day. This will allow the skin to air out.
But if the diaper rash continues for more than 3 days, call your doctor, as it may be caused by a fungal infection that requires special treatment.