Is My Baby At Risk Of Diaper Rash?

Is your baby between 9 and 12 months old?

Do you allow your baby to sleep in a dirty diaper?

Does your baby have diarrhea?

Is your baby on antibiotic therapy?

Has your baby started taking solid foods?

Have you switched brands of diapers or wipes?

Do you wrap your baby's diapers too tightly?

Do you breastfeed your baby even though you are on antibiotic therapy?

Based on your answers, there is no significant risk of your baby getting a diaper rash. You should keep your baby clean and dry. If necessary, you should get up during the night to change your baby's dirty diapers. Sometimes babies can be allergic to preservatives or dyes in certain types of diapers. If you notice redness on your baby's skin, try changing the type of diaper you use. You should stick to a particular brand when you find one that suits your baby. If you use cloth diapers, you need to make sure they are completely clean. You can rinse each batch of dirty diapers twice.

Based on your answers, your baby has a moderate risk of getting a diaper rash. Some babies get diaper rash after introducing new foods into their diet. When your baby starts eating solid foods, the digestion process can change, which can further affect the contents and frequency of bowel movements. All of this can contribute to diaper rash. If you are breastfeeding your baby, a diaper rash can be a reaction to something you have eaten. Your baby should not wear diapers that are fastened too tightly as they can retain moisture. Diapers that are too tight can also rub your baby's skin and irritate it.

Based on your answers, there is a high risk that your baby will get a diaper rash. If your baby is on antibiotics it may get diarrhea. This type of stool contains a large number of digestive enzymes that can cause a rash when they come in contact with the skin under the diaper. Antibiotics also kill the good bacteria that control the growth of yeast, so diaper rash can be the result of a fungal infection. If you breastfeed your baby while taking antibiotics, it will be at increased risk of diaper rash. Make sure that your baby does not spend a long time in dirty diapers.