It is actually pretty effective on many
types of diaper rash if used alone but is more effective when combined with these other ingredients.
DR. TARA ZANDVLIET: There are a couple of different
types of diaper rash.
Note: if your baby's rash does not look like this, check out our diaper rash guide for other
types of diaper rash.
There are two main
types of diaper rash cream: petroleum - based diaper cream and white zinc oxide diaper cream.
There are also some homemade diaper rash creams that you can use to treat certain
types of diaper rash that are also cloth diaper safe.
A baby with a systemic bacterial or yeast infection (including thrush), may also develop diaper rash so be sure to check in with doctor if you baby has a diaper rash that isn't improving in 3 to 4 days or if baby shows any other signs of illness, as
these types of diaper rash may require more specialized over the counter or prescription treatments.
Before we start with product reviews we thought it is good to explain you the main causes of this illness, right ways to treat diaper rash and help you find out more about
the types of diaper rash creams.
This type of diaper rash cream includes zinc oxide as the primary ingredient.
To help you know more about the levels of diaper rash and to identify them in order to choose the best healing method, we made a short description of the main characteristics for
each type of diaper rash.
There are several factors that may increase your infant's risk of developing
this type of diaper rash.
Thankfully my 10 - month old doesn't have as sensitive skin and hasn't had
any type of diaper rash (yet anyway).
This type of diaper rash is caused by Candida albicans, which also causes thrush.
The best advice is to try to prevent
these types of diaper rashes from occurring.
Not exact matches
However, one
type of enzyme that is designed to attack proteins can produce a sunburn - like
rash under certain circumstances when the
diaper isn't rinsed well and the detergent contained high concentrations
of the enzyme.
Besides
diaper rash, there are also some other
types of rashes that can appear on your baby's skin like impetigo, yeast infection or psoriasis.
When searching for the right
diaper rash cream, it is important to be sure what
type of rash has your baby.
The
type of diapers you are using for your baby can't be neglected when choosing a
diaper rash cream.
But, it can be useful to heal the other parts
of the body and soothe other
types of rash such as allergic skin
rashes or
diaper rash.
If your baby gets a cloth
diaper rash, you may want to experiment with other
types of laundry detergent.
Yeast is by far the most common
type of organism found in a
diaper rash.
Moist heat causes this common
type of baby
diaper rash that occurs deep in the skin folds.
If your child gets frequent
diaper rashes, you might change the
type of diaper you are using (cloth vs. disposable
diapers), change brands
of disposable
diapers and / or baby wipes, and / or apply a
diaper rash cream after each
diaper change.
Knowing how to prevent and treat
diaper rash helps remedy the situation no matter what
type of diaper you use.
Cloth
diapers — particularly the new
type of cloth
diapers will NOT cause more
rashes, it is just the opposite.
I have NEVER had any
of my three kids or three grandkids with
rashes of any sort from any
type of diaper because their butts get changed immediately after soiling.
Even those who don't wish to practice EC might find them useful with a prefold as a once - in - awhile
diapering solution for a baby or toddler suffering from
diaper rash, as they'll catch what you need them to catch while allowing the
type of air flow that promotes healing.
Diaper rash that lasts for more than a few days, even with changes to the
diapering routine, might be caused by a yeast called Candida albicans (a
type of fungus).
Some babies get a
rash after switching to a new
type of diaper.
The other
type is if you see the
diaper rash and it has like small little pimples, to the outside
of the redness, so you see like red dots that are actually a sign
of a yeast infection.
Certain
types of baby wipes contain hidden ingredients known to contribute to or worsen
diaper rash.
If your child gets frequent
diaper rashes you might change the
type of diaper you are using (cloth vs. disposable
diapers).
Cons: Although there have been no studies that show that the chemicals (like dioxin), dyes and gels used in disposables cause harm, some parents might be leery
of all that stuff next to their baby's bottom — and some babies can have an allergic reaction to these
types of diapers, which may mean more
diaper rash.
Other
types of discomfort can also cause frequent movements during the night, such as
diaper rashes, hunger, or the need for a
diaper change.
My precious little daughter normally avoids
rashes due to her wonderful cloth
diapers, but she's also the
type of baby who doesn't really mind walking around in her own poop or pee, so she doesn't exactly let me know if she needs a
diaper change.
Even baby clothing can be the source
of a
diaper rash or other
types of rashes because
of the
type of material used, pesticides used in the cotton, or the detergent that it was washed in.
I will never use another cream this stuff is amazing for all
types of things not just
diaper rashes!
Another cause
of diaper rash is the
type of food the baby is eating or drinking.