Get Rid of Diaper Rash

Having your baby being uncomfortable due to diaper rash can be a parents worst nightmare. Not only is diaper rash painful for baby, but watching your child suffer is no walk in the park. Follow these tips and tricks and get your darling feeling comfy in their diaper once more!

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Ailment #1: Diaper Rash Cream

The most common means of banishing butt burn is purchasing a diaper rash cream. There are many diaper rash creams on the market, but which ones really work? After trial and error of tons of different butt creams, the only product I can recommend is Boudreaux's Butt Paste.

This paste is thick and long lasting, and seems to miraculously clear up diaper rash overnight, if not sooner! You can find this at almost any store, I buy it at wal-mart for around $7 a tube. It's a bit more expensive than the other products they have, but well worth it. They also have Boudreaux's Butt Paste Extra Strength, however this is harder to find and may need to be purchased over the Internet.

The proper way to apply diaper rash cream is to make sure the area is thoroughly clean. (Try using a warm cloth, as wipes may be to harsh on babies sensitive skin) Then gently dry area completely before applying cream. When applying cream make sure to use a generous amount. How much? You want to make sure its thick enough so you cannot see babies skin through the cream. Make sure to cover the entire area and then some.  



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Ailment #2: Baking Soda Bath

Another way to soothe your babies sore bum is a baking soda bath. Simply draw a warm bath and add 2-3 Tbsp of Baking Soda to bath water. Try to keep baby entertained in the tub for about 5-10 min before you cuddle you little monkey in a warm towel. Make sure to dry area well. The baking soda should help dry out and heal the rash. When you are ready to put a diaper on, I would also recommend applying diaper rash cream. 

Ailment #3: Let the Tushy Free

Sometimes all babies hiny needs is a bit of fresh air. There is nothing a rash likes more than a dark, damp, dirty space to grow. Leaving babies butt bare eliminates the enviorement a rash thrives in. To keep floor clear of messes lay down some kind of pee pad. I would highly recommend keeping a stock of Peewee's Disposable Pads.

Ailment #4: Home Remedies

If you dont have the means to purchase diaper rash cream, here are a few home made diaper rash creams you can try:

Treat diaper rash using egg whites: Simply crack open 3 or 4 eggs and remove the yolks. Apply the egg whites over the rash and allow to dry then put the babies diaper on. The rash should be nearly gone by the next change.

Maalox: Maalox can do more than treat heartburn and tummy aches, it can also help babies booty by soothing irritated skin and neutralizing acid. Apply a small amount of Maalox to babies bum.
Flour: Take plain Flour and brown in a skillet on medium heat. Once the flour is brown, let cool and place in a container to spread on babies bottom after diaper change.