- 1). Take the diaper off, clean the baby's bottom gently, and expose the area to the air. Letting the air get to the bottom will help it stay dry and heal faster. You should do this for a while after each diaper change, even if you apply a treatment to the bottom. Make sure baby's bottom is clean and dry before you apply anything to the area.
- 2). Powder the baby's bottom with cornstarch after changing a messy diaper and cleaning the bottom thoroughly. Cornstarch is known to keep moisture from the skin and aid in healing. Cornstarch is available in the grocery store baking aisle.
- 3). Apply aloe vera from an aloe plant to the sore area after cleaning the bottom. Aloe is commonly used to treat burns and minor injuries, and it is an ingredient in many medications. Applying it to the sore bottom will help the sore area heal. You can apply cornstarch over the aloe if desired, for extra protection.
- 4). Apply calamine lotion to the sore bottom after changing a diaper or bathing. Calamine is an older remedy used to treat insect bites, rashes and minor injuries.
- 5). Add oatmeal to the water when you bathe the baby. Oatmeal has healing properties that will help the skin heal and the rash go away.
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