A diaper rash is a skin irritation in your baby’s diaper area. The rash can be on the abdomen and genitals and in the folds of the buttocks and thighs.
Most babies develop a diaper rash at some time during infancy.
Symptoms:
The main symptoms of diaper rash are bumps or redness and scaly patches on the skin that has been in contact with a soiled diaper.
Erosions and vesicular lesions (like blisters) may also be present.
This includes the abdomen, genitals, and the folds of the buttocks and thighs. In addition, your baby may be more fussy and irritable when the diaper is changed.
Although frustrating for parents, most children get at least one diaper rash, and many get them over and over.
To help prevent diaper rashes, steps that sometimes help include:
- frequent diaper changes
- using unscented wipes
- applying a diaper rash cream or thick ointment after each diaper change, like Aquaphor or a cream with zinc oxide
- letting your infant sometimes go without a diaper
- using warm water and a mild soap instead of wipes
- using a squirt bottle to clean without rubbing
- letting the diaper area fully dry before putting another diaper on
- changing brands of disposable diapers and/or baby wipes
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