Thursday, December 4, 2008

Diaper Rash

Uncontrollable baby’s crying accompanied with concentrated itching on the buttocks area is the first symptom of diaper rash. Physically, it is quite easy to note the red marks at the hem of the diaper covered skin and the small dots or patches of irritated skin red or otherwise. It may be sporadic or totally concentrated all over the buttocks or related areas like the thighs and the folds there in depending on the intensity of the rash.

Below are some of the home remedies for diaper rash suggested by many users.

Balance of breast milk and semi-solid foods
The diaper rash is usually caused by the feces and if the feces happen to be solids then the risk of the rash is high.
Breast-fed babies are less prone to this infection. A balance of breast milk and semi-solid foods or formula would go a long way in controlling this rash.

Use of shark liver oil or cod liver oil
If the rash seems totally abrasive and if it has a beefy red complexion to it, shark liver oil or cod liver oil should be a good solution. These can be applied to wade off this rash