| A rash on a baby is extremely uncomfortable. I know | | | | medicine would help. |
| we can't remember having a rash as a child but we | | | | It is hard to tell what an infant is allergic to. Allergies are |
| can remember a mosquito bite along with the itching | | | | usually diagnosed at a later age. The diaper you are |
| and scratching. This is the same as a rash. But as | | | | using may be the culprit for the rash. It is always good |
| adults we can put medication on a mosquito bite to | | | | to do a background check on diapers before using |
| ease the dilemma. A baby can't tell you they have a | | | | them. Cloth diapers can cause severe rashes if they |
| rash. The only way they can tell you are by a | | | | are not cleaned. No matter what type of diaper you |
| constant cry. | | | | use, make sure it is not tight on the baby. The bundled |
| There are so many rashes that can occur, which one | | | | areas around the leg have to be semi-loose. I know |
| could affect your baby. One well-known rash is | | | | you don't want seepage occur but I would rather clean |
| eczema. This rash makes the skin scaly with a reddish | | | | up a mess than have a rash on the precious cargo. |
| color. Eczema can appear on many parts of the body. | | | | Many parents still believe in cloth diapers. If you are still |
| The most common areas are elbow, knees and the | | | | using them be sure to use a non-allergic detergent. |
| cheek area. You may think this is just dry skin and the | | | | The detergent you use may not be right for your baby |
| simplest solution to apply is lotion. If the flaky skin | | | | cloths. There are detergents to use only for young |
| continues for a few days, this is probably a rash. | | | | infants. Avoid using fabric softeners on diapers. |
| There are many creams and lotions on the market. | | | | Another reason a rash may occur is the type of wipe |
| Check with your pediatrician before buying any | | | | you may use. Be sure to read the make up of the |
| products over the counter. The over the counter | | | | wipe. The ingredients may be harsh to your baby's |
| remedy may cause more harm than good. Many | | | | skin. Change diapers often. Having a diaper on too long |
| infants can't handle the chemicals in some products. A | | | | can cause a severe rash. After the change let your |
| simple phone call to the pediatrician may handle the | | | | baby's bottom dry before putting on another diaper. |
| situation. I would prefer the doctor see the baby in | | | | A rash usually lasts for a few days. If it persists |
| person just in case another type of prescription | | | | contact your doctor. |