Diaper Rash and Your Newborn
Diaper Rash and Your NewbornNo matter how careful you are when it comes to changing your baby’s diaper, your baby will probably getdiaper rash at some point. A typical diaper rash looks like a pink rash on your baby’s bottom, especially inareas that are in contact with moisture.Diaper rash is caused by leaving a wet diaper on too long, rubbing and chafing against the diaper, yeastinfection, bacterial infection or an allergic reaction to diapers. If your baby’s skin is a little more, red, use adiaper ointment with zinc oxide in it. When you apply the diaper ointment, apply it like you’d frost a cake, in avery thick layer. Do not use baby powder, as this is not recommended.You can prevent diaper rash by changing your baby’s diapers more often, rinsing your baby’s skin with lots ofwarm water when cleaning off stool, making sure to clean all the folds of skin thoroughly and giving your babysome diaper-free air-time.You should call your doctor: if your baby’s diaper rash is very raw or bleeds; Your baby has a fever or seemssluggish; The rash has spread outside the diaper area; The rash is not better after three days or seems to begetting worse; You see yellow, fluid-filled bumps and honey-colored crusty areas. This could be signs of a bacterialinfection.In most cases, however, diaper rash is a very common condition, and it’s easy to treat at home with over-thecounter products.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG57296A EN DiaperRashAndYourNewborn.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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