Diaper Rash Guide
Identify, prevent and treat diaper rash with this helpful guide from DESITIN®, the #1 choice of pediatricians and moms.
50 to 60% of all babies will suffer from diaper rash at some time1,2.
Diaper rash can lead to an increased frequency of crying, changes in eating habits and sleep patterns, agitated and restless behavior and sometime less urination and/or defecation to avoid pain. Careful care when changing your baby’s diaper can help prevent diaper rash.
Clean
Use mild wipes or a warm, wet washcloth to gently cleanse your baby’s skin
Dry
Keep baby’s skin as dry as possible
Apply
Apply a thick layer of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Ointment to the entire diaper area at each diaper change
Be careful not to apply your baby’s diaper too tightly
Let your baby go without her diaper as much as possible
Apply DESITIN® Rapid Relief Diaper Rash Ointment with each diaper change
Change your baby’s diaper often
Choose the right-sized diaper
1. Atherton D, et al. RCM Midwives. 2004;7:288-290.
2. Jordan W, et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 1986;3:198-207.