If you are a parent of a baby or toddler, you are fully aware of the cost of raising that child. There are diapers, special foods, formula, and many other essentials you do not even dream of before you have the baby! Using natural remedies and cures can help reduce your expenses and help your baby in the most natural way.
Diaper rash is caused by irritation of a wet or dirty diaper. It can cause redness, irritation and be itchy and painful for the baby. Diaper rash also occurs because of sensitivity to some foods and drinks. They may raise acid and ammonia levels in their urine and feces. Diaper rash is something that cannot always be avoided but there are ways to treat the problem naturally.
Diaper rash normally disappears when a child is toilet trained. One way to help with the problem is to allow the baby to air out for a few minutes each day. Try leaving a diaper off for fifteen or twenty minutes. Be prepared for an accident so place the infant on a diaper pad or something that will not be harmed if it happens.
Cleanliness is important in controlling diaper rash. Clean with a commercial diaper wipe but be sure it is perfume free. Also, change diapers often so the soiled diaper is not in contact with the baby’s skin for a long time. If the problem persists, try using a cloth and warm water. You might want to wash with some nonirritating soap. The problem may disappear if you stop using commercial wipes.
Disposable diapers were wonderful inventions but maybe not right for your infant. Some diapers may cause a bad rash that may go away by trying a different brand. Some babies are naturally allergic to disposable diapers. In this case, using cloth diapers is the best for them. Washing them in a natural detergent, double rinsing them, and not using a softener with perfume will help the diaper rash problem.
Bathing the baby in a tub of warm water with cornstarch or oatmeal may also help. The baby needs to soak in the tub for a minimum of fifteen minutes. This treatment is natural and can be done every day and even twice a day.
Applying a liberal amount of Vaseline to the baby’s bottom after the area has been thoroughly cleaned will place a protective barrier between the bay’s skin and the diaper. There are a few cures that grandma might have used before the discovery of diaper creams.
Mine would have cooked some flour in a frying pan until it turned a light golden-brown. Keep stirring the flour well so it does not clump. Sprinkle a little on the diaper rash at each diaper change. Rumor has it the diaper rash will be gone in about 48 hours.
One last home cure for diaper rash may help and is said to clear up diaper rash in a day! Place unwrapped tea bags in the baby’s diaper where the rash is occurring. Do be aware the tea bags may turn your baby’s bottom brown!
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Posted on August 10th, 2008 by Dee
Filed under: Infant, Toddler Health
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