Parenting Pointers: Beat the Diaper Rash Heat

While diaper rash is to be expected with babies, why does it seem to get so bad in the summer months? According to some estimates, diaper rash is so common that it is estimated that children between the ages of four to 15-months-old suffer at least one episode of diaper rash every two months! OUCH!

	Prevention is the First Step

	Heat and humidity are the main culprits for diaper rash, and it can get worse with moisture, chafing, and prolonged contact with urine.  Starting with prevention means frequent diaper changes through the day.  It may seem like strange advice but, water is actually the best way to clean a baby's bottom.  Depending on the brand that you use, commercial baby wipes often contain irritating perfumes or chemicals even if it's a special type for sensitive skin.

Finding the Right Diaper Cream

	"Rash gone after one use!" is what one mom said after she used Zoey Naturals Diaper Cream.  This product helps prevent and heal rashes because it is formulated with Zinc Oxide and Kaolin Clay, both ingredients add hours of skin protection for a baby's bottom. We love the infused plant based nutrients that help soothe and heal skin quickly. It's also important to understand the ingredients that go into making a favorite baby product. In the case of Zoey Naturals, it's: Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cera alba (beeswax), ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) root powder, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, kaolin clay, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E). Sounds almost like a yummy fruit salad! LOL!

What Not to Do

	How your baby is wearing their diaper is an important factor in preventing and managing diaper rash. Do not use very tight diapers (or pull them tight) since it is more likely to hold in sweat and moisture. The result will only be an aggravated condition. Don’t use talcum powder, cornstarch, or baby powder. Fine powders can be easily inhaled.