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Whether you use traditional plastic ones, or cloth, or a mixture of the two, diapers are a way of life when it comes to modern baby care. If you’ve been around babies enough, you know that diaper rashes are also a common part of life, but we have put together a quick guide to help you prevent and treat diaper rashes so that your little ones can stay happy and comfortable. If you have any tips, experiences, or anecdotes that you’d like to share, please feel free to drop a comment or shout us out on social media. We love hearing from you!
Strategies For Preventing Diaper Rashes
While you may not ever be able to stop them entirely, it is possible to dramatically reduce their frequency with a little old fashioned knowhow. Here is what we recommend to help cut down on diaper rashes for your baby.
- Change diapers more frequently
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- Yes, the advertising on their packaging says that they are super absorbent and can stay “dry” for hours and hours, but don’t believe the hype. Check your baby’s diaper frequently, every two hours at least to make sure it is clean. If you notice it is soiled, then change it immediately. Yes, even if they are sleeping or are about to go down. Leaving your child in a dirty diaper is the leading cause of diaper rash, and the most preventable
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- Dry out your baby’s diaper area before putting on a new diaper
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- Whether you’re changing a wet diaper or a poopy diaper, make sure your child’s diaper area on their body is completely dry before putting on their new diaper. A best practice is to keep a small hand fan nearby to help quickly fan dry the area as they lay on the changing table, or you can use a clean diaper to waver over the area to help fan it off. If you put a diaper on a wet bottom, you are just trapping in moisture that will then continue to irritate your child’s skin.
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- Allow air time at tummy time
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- One “life hack” you can do to help keep your baby dry and rash free between changings is to turn one of the day’s tummy time sessions into a bottomless tummy time session. Take off their diaper and make sure they are clean and dry and have them do tummy time as normal, but maybe put down a clean towel or a pee pad protector just in case. Allowing their bottom to get some exposure to air helps to keep them dry.
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- Choose the Right Diaper Size
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- Having a diaper that is too small or tight can accelerate diaper rash issues quickly. Make sure that your baby’s diaper has enough room to fit two fingers between the diaper and your baby’s belly
Use a diaper cream or barrier when needed.
Sometimes a baby’s fragile skin need a little extra nutrients to help heal and or protect. Here are a few options we have used with families:
Before You Go
We hope that this blog about preventing diaper rash was helpful to you. If your little one is still fussy after feeds, struggling to settle, or having trouble sleeping, we’re here to support you.
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Katie B.
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Katie has over 16 years experience working with children of all ages. As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Newborn Care Specialist, she has professionally supported families and babies worldwide over the last 10 years. Her mission is to help the entire family unit get better sleep, utilizing a holistic approach that supports the baby or child’s natural biologic drive to sleep. She has personally served hundreds of families, holds 20,000+ hours exclusively caring for infants & babies and has 69+ 5-⭐️ Google reviews.
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