red reared and cranky

When I say red reared, I mean a horrible case of diaper rash! I start to wonder how in the heck it could have gotten so bad so fast! I hated her screams of pain when trying to wipe (pat) her clean...

Here are some tips and tricks on how to keep your little one from getting a diaper rash and tips/tricks on how to get rid of it quickly...

1. Obvious one is to change diaper frequently.
2. Rise diaper area well after each diaper change
3. Make sure to lather on (generously) some sore of ointment. MORE is better
4. Make sure you pat skin dry instead of rubbing or wiping
5. Make sure you put each diaper on loosely. The will allow room for the child's buttocks area to air out and not rub as much
6. Try a different brand of diapers (if you use disposable) Some times a rash is a signal that your baby may not be able to wear that particular diaper. (Pj can use huggies but not Sams brand.) Also make sure you are not constantly changing brands of diapers.
7. Make sure you check your wipes for alcohol or propylene gycol. That substance makes the diaper rash burn more and actually make it work for your little one.
8. Let is ALL HANG OUT!!! Some people actually let their child lay naked in bed to help get rid of diaper rashs. I, on the other hand, Find that impossible. PJ is all over her crib when she sleeps, she would be sleeping in her own filth.! Plus she sucks her thumb, so that might create some issues!!!
9. Warm bath water. You can also add about two tablespoons of baking soda into the water which does WONDERS!

Also:

I noticed after we had the beer and diapers party that I had a wide variety of brands of diapers. Every time I changed brands Pj's butt would get really red. Same things happen with wipes.