Diaper Rash

Skin irritation caused by diapers rubbing against the skin, fitting too tightly or being left on too long can cause diaper rash. A baby's skin can also be irritated by the soap used to wash cloth diapers or by some brands of disposable diapers or baby wipes.

Plastic pants that fit over diapers raise the temperature and moisture in the diaper area. Heat, moisture and irritated skin make it easier for diaper rash to start and for germs to grow.

A mild case of diaper rash usually causes mild redness and scaling where the diaper touches your baby's skin. In bad cases, the rash can cause pimples, blisters and other sores. If your baby's rash gets infected, the rash may be bright red and the skin may be swollen. Small red patches or spots may spread beyond the main part of the rash, even outside the diaper area.

Keeping your baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry is the key to preventing and treating diaper rash. So if diaper rash is interrupting the peaceful routine of your otherwise carefree baby, practice the following:

• Change your baby's diaper often
• Let your baby go without a diaper when possible to let the air dry the skin
• Apply Moisturel cream liberally with each changing

Moisturel Cream is a highly effective skin protectant with a non-irritating formula that absorbs quickly, leaving skin feeling smooth & soft. Clinically proven to relieve dry, sensitive skin & designed not to clog pores, it is free of lanolins, fragrances & parabens that can sensitize or irritate skin.