Identify, prevent and treat diaper rash with this helpful guide from JOHNSON’S®
50 to 60% of all babies will suffer from diaper rash at some time. Diaper rash can lead to an increased frequency of crying, changes in eating habits and sleep patterns, agitated and restless behavior and sometime less urination and/or defecation to avoid pain. Careful care when changing your baby’s diaper can help prevent diaper rash.
Clean
Use mild wipes or a warm, wet washcloth to gently cleanse your baby’s skin
Dry
Keep your baby’s skin as dry as possible
Apply
Apply a thick layer of safe yet effective zinc oxide based cream on the diaper area every time you change the diaper
Keep your baby clean and dry by changing the diaper frequently.
Clean your baby’s diaper area well at each diaper change. Remember to pat her skin dry don’t rub.
Don’t put on the diaper too tight, as it allows better air circulation and speeds healing. You could even let your baby sleep with a bare bottom.
If the problem still persists, you should immediately contact a doctor.
Be careful not to apply your baby’s diaper too tightly
Let your baby go without her diaper as much as possible
Apply baby powder at every diaper change.It repels moisture and reduces friction on the skin
Change your baby’s diaper often
Choose the right-sized diaper
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