Treating Diaper Rash

The basics are the same as normal days but be extra cautious not to rub the inflammed area. Use cotton wool that is moistened with lukewarm water. Do not squeeze out too much water. Gently rinse off the soiled area with the dripping-wet cotton wool. When bathing your baby, use lukewarm water with a temperature lower than normal so that the water will not sting your baby's skin. During the bath, wash your baby with soap or body foam. Soap should be used only once a day. You don't have to use soap each time you wash your baby's bottom. If your baby cries in pain when you use soap, stop using it and gently wash with only warm water.

If you discover that your baby's bottom looks red in the morning after wearing the same diaper throughout the night, you should clean him up and monitor his condition. However, if your baby cries in pain whenever you wipe his bottom, or if you find that the infected area is spreading fast, it is best to seek medical help. Your baby will recover faster if you use prescribed medicine together with home treatment.
 
If your baby's diarrhoea has stopped and you have been applying the prescribed topical cream but the rash seemed to have worsened, it is best to consult the doctor again. It is possible that the prescribed ointment is not suitable for your baby or he has developed "Pediatric Candidiasis", a rash caused by fungus.