It looks like your baby may have an irritation rash in the diaper area.
What to Expect
An irritation rash in the diaper area usually improves in 1 to 2 days. The
following skin care tips are suggestions on how to care for your baby’s skin.
If your baby’s rash does not get better in 2 to 3 days or anything else changes
with your baby’s health, we suggest you contact your healthcare
professional.
You know your baby best. Trust your gut and contact your healthcare
professional if you have any questions or concerns at any time.
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Summary
- See some care tips to help improve the health of baby's skin
- Learn more about what causes rash, suggested products, and more resources
Caring for Your Baby’s Skin
When it comes to your baby’s skin, there’s a lot you can do to keep it healthy. Take a look at a few helpful care tips below:
Check Diapers Often
Keep an eye on your baby’s diaper and change it as soon as it gets wet or messy to help stop pee and poop from irritating your baby’s skin. Look for diapers made with gentle and breathable materials that can absorb wetness and keep it away from your baby’s skin until the next change.
Huggies® diapers offer a wetness indicator that lets you know when it’s time to change.
Keep Skin Clean
Since pee and poop can cause irritation, clean your baby’s skin with every diaper change using baby wipes that are made for baby’s skin. For rashes in the diaper area, you can also try a quick soak in water with a gentle cleanser. Remember to wash your hands before and after each diaper change to prevent the spread of germs.
Huggies® Skin Essentials™ have a SkinProtect™ liner that helps absorb moisture and lock runny mess away from baby's skin.
Huggies® Calm™ Baby Wipes 4 in 1 Sensitive Skincare clean, hydrate, soothe, and replenish your baby’s delicate skin with every wipe.
Keep Skin Dry
One way to help keep skin healthy and take care of rash in the diaper area is to keep your baby’s skin dry. Choose diapers that are breathable to help increase air flow to diapered skin. Also giving your little one some diaper-free time after they’ve peed or pooped can help their skin breathe. Try using a new diaper as a fan for your baby’s bottom when you don’t have time to allow natural air-dry time. Make sure the skin is dry before putting on barrier cream or ointment.
Huggies® Skin Esssentails™ Diapers have a 100% breathable outer cover.
Protect Skin
Check your baby’s skin for signs of irritation at every diaper change. Barrier ointments/creams can help avoid or decrease rash in the diaper area by protecting the skin. These can be used with each diaper change especially when you start to see any irritation. To use, apply the cream/ointment to clean, dry skin in a thick, even layer, like frosting to a cake. At the next diaper change, remove only the dirty soiled cream/ointment. Add another layer of ointment/cream on top to keep the skin protected from moisture and mess. Avoid using powder, because it can cause problems to your baby’s skin and lungs.
Find the Right Diaper Fit
Make sure your baby is comfortable with the right-sized diaper. If you struggle to fasten the tabs or see red marks along their thighs, it may be
time to go up a size. Not only will the right size help keep your baby comfortable, it can help prevent leaks. Diapers that are too loose can leak and diapers that are too small may not be able to absorb enough. Remember, not all babies are the same shape, so try different sizes to find the best fit.
Not sure you have the right size? Check our diaper fit guide Diaper Size and Weight Chart Guide | Huggies® US
Most babies will get rash in the diaper area at least once, if not more while they’re in diapers. Pee and poop are the leading cause of diaper rash.
The main cause of irritation is poop which has enzymes in it used to breakdown food. These enzymes can cause irritation on/of the skin.
Breaks in the skin caused by irritation can make it easier for germs to get into the deeper skin layers, leading to possible infection.
Wetness from pee on the skin can break down the natural protection of your baby’s skin.
Barrier Ointments and Creams
