“Look for a cream is that acts as a thick barrier to protect against irritants,” say dermatologists
Photo: GraphicaArtis/Getty Images Most babies experience diaper rash, which develops when their skin is exposed to dampness and irritants from a dirty diaper. Prolonged exposure to these irritants can cause a breakdown of the skin barrier, according to triple-board-certified dermatopathologist Dr. Gretchen Frieling, resulting in redness, dry patches, irritation, and, if left untreated for a prolonged period of time, infection.
$12 at Amazon Buy $12 at Amazon Buy Pampers Pure Protection Disposable Diapers, 198 Count $54 Regardless of whether you swaddle your child in cloth or disposable diapers, our experts say changing diapers frequently can go a long way in preventing diaper rash. As Connolly puts it, “Change diapers often, even if they are just wet. This decreases moisture, which can exacerbate a rash.
Another way to help stop a rash from developing is to keep the baby diaper free for a few minutes. “You can lay the child on a towel and wait a moment before putting a new diaper on, giving the skin a chance to breathe,” says Frieling. Bordone tells us that sometimes she will even recommend gently drying the area with a hair dryer — but only on the cool setting.
$30 at Amazon Buy $30 at Amazon Buy DESITIN Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream, 16 oz $13 For a less expensive option, Mudgil, Frieling, and Bordone all recommend Desitin Daily Defense, which contains a similar amount of zinc oxide as Triple Paste. Also like Triple Paste, this diaper-rash cream is free of parabens, phthalates, dyes, and fragrances. “This has been a gold standard for decades. My parents used it on me,” says Frieling — and with good reason.
$10 at Amazon Buy $10 at Amazon Buy Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment With Natural Aloe For a slightly less expensive diaper-rash cream with natural, plant-based ingredients, Connolly pointed us toward Butt Paste. Free of dyes, petrolatum, parabens, and preservatives, this cream delivers the soothing effects of aloe in addition to zinc oxide. It also includes beeswax, carnauba wax, and castor oil.
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