Prevention is the key to keeping diaper rash from occurring. Below are some ways of preventing diaper rash.

Fresh air: Give your baby’s bottom fresh air without diapers on as often as possible. With your baby’s skin being kept dry and clean you may never have to worry about diaper rash.

Cleanliness: Change your baby’s diapers as soon as they become wet or soiled. With your baby consistently having dry clean diapers on, the probability of diaper rash decreases substantially.

Cloth diapers: Studies have shown that the use of single use disposable diapers increases the likelihood of diaper rash. Consider using cloth diapers while you’re at home and use disposables when you are on the go and away from home.

Use mild detergents: Use a very mild detergent, such as Dreft when washing cloth diapers and wash clothes that are used to clean your baby’s bottom.

Introduce new foods carefully: When introducing new foods to your baby, stay on one particular food for at least 3 to 5 days. If your baby is allergic to a particular food, it will show up within this time frame.