A+D Original Diaper Rash Ointment, 1lb (PACKAGING MAY VARY)

Everything You Need to Know About Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is easy to spot and easy to treat. It is a red, patchy inflammation found on baby’s skin where they wear their diapers. It is caused by wetness and irritation, and affects areas around the buttocks, thighs, and genitals. Babies may feel discomfort and pain from diaper rash as their diapers rub these sensitive areas. Don’t worry, Mom, almost all babies get diaper rash from time to time.

Diaper rash is extremely common, but it’s easy to prevent and treat with A+D. Diaper rash can be caused by irritation due to bowel movements, diarrhea, and moisture from urine (even the most absorbent diapers leave some wetness behind). Other causes may be not drying the skin thoroughly after a diaper change, diaper chafing/friction, and allergic reaction to ingredients found in diaper wipes, laundry detergent, soap, and lotions.

Help prevent diaper rash by applying a generous layer of A+D Original Ointment on baby’s bottom, genital area and the folds of the thighs at every diaper change. Since A+D ointment is available in a tub to keep on the changing table and a tube to keep in the diaper bag, you’ll have happy changes ahead, every time.

A+D Zinc Oxide Cream provides soothing relief and helps treat diaper rash. It is specially formulated with zinc oxide, to help treat and protect your baby’s precious skin. A+D Zinc Oxide spreads on easily, providing thorough coverage, and allows skin to heal naturally.

Diaper Rash Causes

Although teething itself doesn’t cause diaper rash, the excessive drool that comes from chewing on everything in sight can irritate babies’ tummies resulting in diarrhea. Continued contact with irritants like diarrhea can contribute to diaper rash.

Transitioning to solid foods is very exciting for parents and their babies. These new foods and textures can be stimulating for babies, but they can also impact what ends up in their diapers! This can irritate babies’ skin and cause diaper rash.

It’s a wonderful thing when babies start sleeping through the night. However, along with that much needed extra sleep comes more exposure to soggy diapers. This, in turn, irritates babies’ sensitive skin and can cause diaper rash.