| A bad case of diaper rash is one of the hardest | | | | Diet |
| problems to solve when caring for babies. It can make | | | | Other common causes of diaper rash come from |
| life miserable for both baby and parents. The best | | | | baby's diet. It is well know that breast-fed babies have |
| solutions for diaper rash is to prevent it from happening | | | | less diaper rash than formula fed babies. Diaper rash is |
| in the first place. | | | | also very common when you switch a babies diet (i.e. |
| Diaper rash is a real problem for most babies. When a | | | | from formula or milk to solids). Because diet can play |
| baby gets a rash, they can be anywhere from | | | | such a major role in painful diaper rash, when you |
| uncomfortable to suffering in constant pain. Very bad | | | | change a baby's diet do it slowly, and if there is a food |
| cases can even cause bleeding - not something you | | | | that is causing a problem, try another food in it's place. |
| want for your baby. | | | | Skin Irritants |
| Diaper rash, also known as nappy rash, diaper | | | | Other causes of diaper rash can come from the |
| dermatitis, napkin dermatitis. It is caused when a baby's | | | | diaper itself. Disposable diapers are manufactured with |
| skin is exposed to either prolonged wetness, or | | | | various chemicals, dyes, and perfumes. Some babies |
| increased skin pH. | | | | are very sensitive to these chemicals. If your baby has |
| Baby's Skin | | | | a rash problem that can't be explained in any other |
| A newborn baby's skin is very delicate. Even a short | | | | way, try a switch to another diaper brand or to cloth |
| exposure to a wet or messy diaper can cause diaper | | | | diapers. |
| rash. Because of this, it is recommended that you | | | | Cloth diapers may also have skin irritants. Some |
| change a newborn's diaper every hour while awake. | | | | detergents used in washing cloth diapers may cause a |
| As babies grow, their skin also matures, but their skin is | | | | reaction in your baby. If you suspect this is a problem |
| still much thinner than adult skin. Even when you baby | | | | switch detergents right away, but still make sure you |
| is older, you should change their diapers every three to | | | | use a detergent that is recommended by the cloth |
| four hours when awake. | | | | diaper maker. |