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Readers Respond: How to Soothe Diaper Rash

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What did you find to be an excellent way to soothe your baby's diaper rash? Do you find a simple solution that brought about relief and healing? Share Your Tips

My opinion

My ten months old daughter rashs were coming back again n again...she was crying after passing urine..had fever n loose stools....all at d same time...i always use himalayas rash cream but in this situtation it dosnt work...so I used benovate c lightly....n it worked in one hour..bt its hard so dnt use it often.
—Guest Amrita

Oinment, bath and no diaper

We usually have to use rash oinment the moment it's spotted due to sensitive skin. A warm bath followed by diaper free time helps a lot too!
—Guest Amber

Prevent!

We use a commercial diaper rash ointment at every diaper change, more for preventative measures than anything. I also change our daughter after every single wet or dirty diaper to keep her skin super dry. She also gets some diaper free time, which she loves! And last, we give her a lukewarm bath about once/week and wash her bottom with warm water (no soap).
—Guest Dawn

Know what you're treating first

I used to slather on zinc oxide every time I saw a little redness. Then I got to know my baby a bit -- sometimes it's not diaper rash but a little redness because of sensitive skin. I found that cheap diapers irritate her and so do any wipes other than ones for sensitive skin. When she gets a real diaper rash, I like a zinc oxide, though.
—Guest Maisey

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