The little ones who wear diapers day and night often run into the problem of redness that can become real erythema, cause blood to leak and lead to the appearance of small blisters. How can you avoid this situation? Are there any effective natural remedies for diaper rash?
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The little ones who wear diapers day and night often run into the problem of redness which can become real erythema, cause blood to leak and lead to the appearance of small blisters. How can you avoid this situation? There are effective ones natural remedies against dermatitis diaper?
The diaper is a very comfortable and useful tool as long as the children are not familiar with the use of the potty, the reducer and then the real "grown-up" bathroom. In the face of the advantages, however, there are also contraindications, in fact diapers used for a long time, and especially when it is hot and children sweat more, they tend to irritate the skin creating redness, blisters and real dermatitis defined as "diaper".
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What to do then in these cases? Here you are 10 natural remedies you can experiment with and that really work against diaper rash.
Index
Olive oil
The grandmother's remedy par excellence is olive oil which soothes itching, burning and helps to heal the irritation sooner. Just take a small amount and spread it on the area affected by dermatitis at each diaper change.
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Calendula cream
Another effective and very practical remedy to use is calendula cream. The soothing and healing qualities of this plant help eliminate some itching and discomfort and let the area heal first.
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Sweet almond oil
Another valid alternative is sweet almond oil, a natural product also suitable for the care of children (it is used for example for infant massages). Also in this case a small amount of oil is enough gently spread on the irritation at each change, making sure that it is absorbed at its best.
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Washing with water only
It is very important in case of diaper rash to wash the baby with water only avoiding aggressive detergents and soaps which can make the situation worse.
Cornstarch
Corn starch can be helpful immediately after washing done with water only and gentle drying of the baby's private parts to prevent the skin and diaper from adhering too much, creating further cracks. A good remedy also in the preventive phase instead of talc.
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Zinc oxide paste
In the pharmacy, herbalist's shop but also in the supermarket and in children's shops you can find zinc oxide pasta indicated for redness and diaper rash. Also in this case it must be used at each change until the problem is completely resolved.
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Change the diaper often
A good rule of thumb in case of dermatitis, but which is also valid more generally as a prevention, is to change babies' diapers often. In this way we avoid the contact of the pee (which, for example, in case the teeth are popping up, it can be acidic) with the skin often a cause of irritation.
Ecological diapers
Using the classic disposable diapers can be a reason for frequent irritation in the area where these products are in contact with our children 24 hours a day. The substances with which they are made are often poorly tolerated by children and the heat that accumulates in the lower parts contributes to worsening the situation. Then try to use ecological diapers made with more natural and less irritating substances.
Washable nappies
Another option undoubtedly to try is that of change your habits passing from disposable diapers to the use of washable. There are many materials and types, you have to find the one with which mother and child are more comfortable.
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Without diaper
Better yet the baby will stay without a diaper. Especially in the case of very pronounced dermatitis it would be good let the skin breathe as much as possible and therefore keep the baby without a diaper for some time every day.
In summary, in case of diaper rash, try one or more of the following natural remedies:
• Calendula cream
• Washing with water only
• Switch to eco-friendly diapers
• Switch to washable nappies
• Keep the baby without a diaper
ONE LAST USEFUL ADVICE
Very useful in case of diaper rash is make the boy or girl drink more this serves to make urine less concentrated which, especially if acidic, tends to irritate the delicate skin of children.
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