There are very few babies that have not got diaper rash when they were in their infancy. Some parents use super absorbent diapers and baby wipes and yet find that the baby has got diaper rash. There are a number of reasons for a baby getting diaper rash and one must remember that a baby's skin is far more delicate then an adult's skin and any number of reasons can cause diaper rash. If a diaper is put on too tight or is not changed often enough or urine and feces mix and remain on the infant's bottom diaper rash can occur. If the diaper rash is just a light red patch with no broken skin then cleaning the area without baby wipe using water and soap not putting on a diaper will let the air heal the diaper rash. Wipes contain detergents or soap and this may irritate the child's skin and make the child more uncomfortable. Also the argument given that using cloth nappy is better then using diapers is not correct. But what can happen that a particular brand of diaper may not suit the baby's skin and cause diaper rash or using a baby wipe or even a powder or cream may cause irritation to the skin.

There are different types of diaper rash and diaper rash is more common in infants who are 9 to 15 months old. This is because a baby has started taking some other forms of food other then milk and the food may cause diaper rash. Streptococcus diaper rash is not very common but like other diaper rashes it also differ in babies and one should get a pediatrician to diagnose the type of diaper rash the baby has before trying any diaper rash home remedy. Yeast diaper rash is another type of diaper rash and occurs if the child is taking any medication and yeast diaper rash is distinguished by being found near the skin folds and are red in color with red spots. Bacterial diaper rash are serious and if one sees pus filled pimples or a spot that looks like a burn mark then one needs to see a physician straight away.

In most cases the baby's physician is going to suggest drying out the baby's bottom for a day or two. In other cases they may recommend a cream or a powder. One thing that all parents should be careful of is not using boric acid diaper rash cream. Boric acid diaper rash cream or borax is absolutely not recommended as the safety of using these is questionable. Using any creams that are anti-fungal or have hydrocortisone without consultation is also not recommended in case one is using a powder make sure that the powder does not get on the infant's face as some powders if swallowed can cause stomach problems and if it gets into the eyes or nose can cause irritation.

The best way of preventing diaper rash is by changing the diaper as soon as a baby has urinated or defecated. If one is using cloth nappies then they should be washed using a detergent and not using any softener as the fragrance can irritate the child. After washing an infant's bottom pat it dry with a soft towel. Avoid using plastic panties as one must let the air circulate around a child's bottom. Don’t use a nappy or diaper when possible. One should get a pediatrician or physician to suggest a suitable treatment of diaper rash due to diarrhea.

Diaper rash can be stressful for the child and the parent as well and the parent should not let the diaper rash get out of control or spread a lot before getting it checked and treated.