Chronic Diaper Rash on Your Baby? You're Not Alone!

How to Win the Battle on Baby's Bottom

From one desperate mother to another, I would like to share my story with you on chronic diaper rash. I've been there done that, and now want to give you the knowledge I've gained from spending countless hours on the computer and in my pediatrician's office searching for explanations, remedies, solutions and preventions. If I could remember every source I received this information from I'd share that too, but I cannot. However, Dr. John Mersch, MD, FAAP, does a good job of summarizing diaper rash from a medical professional perspective supporting my information to follow. Additional sources have been sited at the end of this commentary that I've found to help me though these bouts of baby agony. What I share with you now is not just what I've learned from the professionals, but what I've had to instinctively learn from on hands experience (and a little advice from my own mom) to get through the baby bottom blues.

I would never wish a chronic diaper rash scenario on any baby, or their mother. I have had my fair share of screaming, whimpering and red-faced pleading from my little girl on the changing table from this plaguing affair. Even worse are the open sores that ooze as a result of her skin literally being burnt off her bottom. The end of potty training cannot come fast enough in my house.

While in my case it is inevitable that another episode of diaper rash will strike at any time, it helps being knowledgeable about what I'm up against so I can try to prevent it. And once it does occur, I am better armed to nip this thing in the bud and give my baby the much needed comfort she deserves.

If this sounds too close to home for you, read on.

Why Babies Are Prone to Diaper Rash

Trapped Moisture
Any type of skin that is subject to continuous dampness for extended periods of time is bound to get irritated. A snug fitting diaper, especially one that's been soiled, becomes a breeding ground for such an instance. The sooner you can change you baby's diaper once it becomes wet or dirty the better chance you have at keeping diaper rash at bay.