After becoming a mother, we pay attention to everything about our baby—from his sleep to his breathing pattern! But many times, the baby is crying, restless, and there seems to be no reason… and then we realize—there is a red rash around his genitals. Before the diaper rash, we all knew about the baby's skin and its characteristics.
Let's find out how delicate a baby's skin can be.
A baby's skin is very soft and delicate. After the baby is born, his physical and mental formation begins. Similarly, his skin has not yet fully formed. A certain period of time has to pass for this formation to be completed. In the initial period after birth, the baby's skin is very soft, and we can feel it. This is because the baby's skin has a high-water content. Due to the high water, it is also at high risk of drying out quickly. Therefore, special care should be taken.
Thin skin
A baby's skin is 2–3 times thinner than that of an adult. And it is so thin that it cannot tolerate scratches,
cuts, or burns. The skin can break immediately due to injury, and bleeding can also start quickly. Not
only this, but the constant friction of diapers, chemical wipes, urine, feces, etc. can affect the baby's skin
for a long time.
Due to constant moisture the number of germs increases, resulting in problems such as rashes, acne, and
redness of the area. Since the baby's skin is not fully developed, external changes, i.e., changes in the
environment such as cold and heat, affect the baby's skin.
The pH of the baby's skin is not stable, so bacteria and yeast can grow easily. The pH level of the baby's
skin is usually 5.5, i.e., acidic. Therefore, it creates a kind of barrier on the skin that does not allow
harmful germs to grow. That’s why the wipes, soaps, and aromatic oils used for the baby's skin should be
chemical-free and completely natural.
As mothers, we look for answers to every problem of our baby—and that too naturally and at home. So
let's find out the home remedies for diaper rash!
Yes, diaper rash!
This is a common but annoying experience, especially for mothers of newborns. Instead of creams or
lotions available in the market, some simple, natural remedies at home are safer and more effective.
In this blog, we will see:
All the information you need as a mother is here in very simple and easy language!
and genitals. It is especially common in babies who wear diapers.
🧐 Causes/Why does diaper rash occur?
- Constantly using wet diapers
- Not changing diapers on time
- Chemicals in soaps or wipes
- Sweat and heat in hot weather
- Allergy to new diapers or lotions
- Continuous friction on the skin in case of diarrhea
🏠 Natural Home Remedies
1. Coconut Oil
2. Aloe Vera Gel
3. Multani Mitti Paste (Rare but Effective)
4. Breast Milk
5. Keep the Baby Without Diapers for Some Time
🧼 How to Take Care of It?
- Clean the area with warm water after each diaper change
- Use wipes from the market as little as possible
- Wipe gently with a cotton cloth
- Make sure the area is completely dry before applying the diaper
Use cotton diapers at home if possible
🚨 When to See a doctor?
- The rash lasts more than 3 days
- The rash feels like it is filled with water
- Fever, irritability, white or yellow pus
- The baby is avoiding eating or sleeping
👩👧 Finally...
Diaper rash may seem like a small problem, but it can be very uncomfortable for the baby. With
proper care, hygiene, and home remedies, we can easily reduce it. There is much more power in a
mother’s care and natural remedies than in medicines!
💖 A mother’s love is the real medicine for a baby! ❤️
FAQ
- How do you cure diaper rash fast?
