Natural Cures: Diaper Rash

Having a new baby is both a blessing and lots of hard work and worry. New problems can creep up at any time. Running to the doctor for every thing that may ail a baby can keep you hopping.
Minor things such as teething and diaper rash can be helped and cured at home. REMEMBER THOUGH IF YOU ARE NOT SURE AT ANY TIME CONSULT A DOCTOR.
Today I'm going to focus on Diaper Rash. I have 3 children and have been through thousands of diapers in my time as a Mom, and diaper rash comes with the territory.
I found many things helpfull in this situation and deciding what works better for your baby can be trial and error, but here are some tips.
First of all diaper rash can be caused by various things. Not wiping the baby well enough after a diaper change. You must clean the baby's bottom area every time you change a diaper, whether or not you think its warranted or not. Some babys are sensitive to baby wipes, so if this is the case use a clean cloth and warm water with a mild soap.
Change the baby often, and don't let the baby sit in a wet or soiled diaper for a long period of time, this will surely cause problems.
Most of us know this already , so onto the diaper rash itself.
If your baby develops a rash, remember that it is very irritating to the baby and you, when the baby cries constantly in pain.
Try not to irritate the rash, but clean it regularly. Creams and powders will just clog the pores and make the rash worse, and even prolong the problem. Some doctors will prescribe an over the counter cream, if so remember to use it sparingly and spread it well, or the pores will clog and the rash will worsen.
Some things to do at home, if you can get out , some herbal remedies are Plantain, in oil form can be soothing and healing to the skin, and will surely heal the rash quickly.
Other home remedies are corn starch. Corn starch is used in place of baby power to act as a barrier between the baby's bottom and the diaper. Use it sparingly and Do Not shake, any powder whether it be baby powder or corn starch , the baby will inhale , and this can be detrimental to your baby's health. Instead , pour some into the clean diaper, away from the baby and then put the diaper on the baby. Remember to keep the area clean without irritating the rash, so don't wipe so hard, dont use baby wipes until the rash is gone, use a warm cloth and a mild soap. If the soap still irritates the baby, find one without dyes or sents, this will help immensly.
Most important, Moms or Dads, don't panic. The rash will go away if cared for properly, but consult a Doctor always, if the rash lasts too long, or gets very red , and looks like its spreading.
Use common sense, we all have that gut feeling. Home remedies can save us money and time, but our baby's health is important and not to be looked over.
Keeping the bottom area clean on a constant basis, usually will prevent a diaper rash, but some babys have strong urine or stools that can start a rash up.
Be patient, your baby cries for a reason, either hungry, tired, wet, or in pain. You can read your baby, tend to the baby and stay calm and you and your baby can get through this together.
Thanks and goo goo to all the babys out there.