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FAQ: What is the Best Remedy for Diaper Rash?
Many new moms are searching for the answer to, “whats the best remedy for diaper rash?” When dirty diapers aren't changed often enough, ammonia from the urine and feces can cause inflammation and swelling of baby's delicate skin. The result is a red rash in the diaper area which is very uncomfortable to baby.
The short answer to “whats the best remedy for diaper rash?” is: be sure to change baby's diaper as soon as possible after it is dirty. Sprinkling baby powder around the diaper area after bathing and during diaper changes helps absorb excess moisture. Talcum powder has been used for decades for this purpose, but recently studies have shown that talc can seriously harm a baby's lungs if accidentally inhaled. For that reason, when asked “Whats the best remedy for diaper rash?” most pediatricians now recommend switching to cornstarch based powders. Belli Baby's Talc-Free Baby Powder features corn starch and silica to help keep baby's skin free of moisture but feeling still soft and smooth.
Once the initial diaper rash starts, you must take extra steps to protect the skin from further irritation. This is the time to apply a diaper rash paste or ointment. Belli Baby's Diaper Rash Ointment features 39% zinc oxide which forms a protective barrier between the skin and new irritants, while minimizing any bacterial growth.
If you’re still asking “whats the best remedy for diaper rash?” because the diaper rash does not respond to several days of treatment with a paste or ointment, has pus or blisters, or seems to be worsening in any way, you should contact your pediatrician. Your baby may need prescription strength antibiotic or antifungal creams, with or without a steroid to calm down the inflammation, or they may have a different cause of the diaper rash not covered in this article.
At Belli, we support provide soothing, balanced skin products that pamper and protect. Our collections - Belli Pregnancy, Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby – address the specific needs of each stage, with thoughtful attention to the safest formulations.
Belli Pregnancy has set a higher standard for prenatal safety, as the only skin care line in the world that is teratology screened. We search through over 16 million medical research articles in over 5000 international journals, excluding ingredients linked to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Belli Motherhood is LactMed screened to avoid ingredients linked to harmful effects during breastfeeding. Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens—chemicals which can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system. So no matter which Belli products you use, you can have peace of mind erring on the side of caution.
At Belli, our love of pregnancy and motherhood guides everything we do. Our goal is to support and encourage new mothers, inspiring self-confidence and greater safety in both pregnancy and parenting.
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