Diaper rash is usually caused by exposure to urine and feces, and lack of oxygen. It can also be caused by yeast (candida), or chemical burn. I recently found out about all of the harsh and dangerous chemicals in baby wipes, so if you have done all you can, and your baby still has a sore and red bottom, consider using a wet napkin, or cloth instead of store bought wipes. There are also all natural recipes for wipes you can find on the internet, like my favorite by wellnessmama. But, if your baby has just the everyday diaper rash, clean them up really well, and just let that hiney get some air! Lay them on a pee pad or towel for their nap, or overnight with no diaper on. You may have a small mess to clean up, but the redness will miraculously disappear with just of few hours of air exposure. After you've aired out those cheeks, opt for a simple, edible grade product to keep the buns dry. Try using cornstarch from the baking aisle instead of perfumed baby powder. All of those chemicals are not necessary, and they do more harm than good. Traditional store bought diaper rash ointment is filled with harmful ingredients also, and has been proven to cause nerve damage. Zinc oxide is the ingredient that is helpful to healing. It can be purchased online without additives, if you feel your baby needs a strong ointment. I have used a product called "Dream Creme" from Kabana skin care, which is made with edible grade oils and Zinc oxide. It's terrible that companies will put out hurtful products to make a buck, but we as parents must be the diligent ones, protecting our babies from all that we can.
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