SPECIAL OFFER: - Limited Time Only!
(The ad below will not display on your printed page)
2 FULL YEARS of Parents® Magazine plus a FREE GIFT! Order NOW to take advantage of this great offer! Get 2 full years (24 issues) for just $7.99! Plus you get our new Ultimate Birthday Party Planner ABSOLUTELY FREE! HURRY this offer won't last! (U.S. orders only)

Email:

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

100% Money-Back Guarantee: You must be pleased, or you may cancel any time during the life of your subscription and receive a refund on any unserved issues – no questions asked. Parents® Magazine is currently published 12 times annually – subject to change without notice. Double issues may be published, which count as 2 issues. Applicable sales tax will be added. E-mail address required to access your account and member benefits online. We will not share your e-mail address with anyone. Click here to view our privacy policy.

Clearing Up Diaper Rash

By Denise Porretto from Parents Magazine

If your baby has diaper rash, put away the wipes; they can irritate inflamed skin, says Bruce Robinson, M.D., clinical instructor of dermatology at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York City. Instead, use a soft cotton washcloth soaked in warm water. Blot the area and, if possible, keep the baby's bottom exposed for a few minutes to air-dry. You can also use a hair dryer set on cool. (Moist, closed environments promote the growth of yeast and fungi.) Next, apply a coating of petroleum jelly or diaper cream, preferably one without lanolin, which can cause an allergic reaction. Using diapers with "breathable" coverings or switching brands can sometimes help. If the rash persists, call your pediatrician.

12/01

Parents.com Parents.com

© Copyright 2013, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.