One of the hardest things about being a parent is comforting your child when they are in pain. As a mom, I remember how frustrating a diaper rash can be for both parents and babies. In this blog, let’s discuss prevention and ways to help babies heal from diaper dermatitis.
What is Diaper Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, most commonly caused by a substance in the environment. In the case of diaper dermatitis (diaper rash), the substances that frequently cause irritation and inflammation are urine and feces. Removing the irritating substances before they cause irritation can be tricky since a newborn baby typically has between 6- 10 bowel movements a day! That’s a lot of diaper changes! Also, be aware that fragrance and harsh ingredients in laundry detergents and lotions can also irritate the soft, sensitive skin on a baby’s bottom.
Preventing Diaper Dermatitis
One of the best defenses against diaper rash is prevention. Basically, diaper dermatitis occurs when the skin covered by a diaper is wet for an extended period of time. The less time the irritating substance comes in contact with the skin, the better. However, this is easier said than done, especially if you are also caring for other little people! One thing that can really help is putting a protective layer over the skin preventing it from contacting the substance doing the irritating (urine and feces). Doing this can buy you a little time and save your baby the pain and discomfort of developing a rash. Using an emollient-rich balm like Simple Mama Naturals Diaper Balm each time you change your babies’ diaper can help prevent the irritation that can lead to diaper rash.
Offering Relief
When a baby’s skin is raw and red from diaper dermatitis, it will need extra protection to heal. First, remove the irritating substance. Clean your baby’s bottom and provide some diaper-free time! Simple Body created a line of products specifically for new moms and their babies called Simple Mama Naturals. This line includes an all-natural, vegan, cruelty-free Diaper Balm to help prevent, soothe, and recover from diaper dermatitis. The ingredients make all the difference.
Emollient Ingredients
Shea Butter, Olive Oil, and Coconut oil: The fats (oils and butter) used to make our diaper balm have properties that create a protective barrier on the skin to enhance skin cell growth, repair dry and damaged skin, soothe inflammation, facilitate wound healing, and soften skin.
Protective Ingredients
Zinc Oxide is often used in mineral-based products like sunscreen and makeup because it remains on the skin’s surface, forming a protective coating. This is why it works so well in diaper balm; it creates a barrier between the offensive irritants and allows the skin to heal.
Healing Herbs
Practitioners have used the combination of St. John’s wort and Calendula in traditional medicine blends because of their beautiful marriage of herbal properties for the skin. The antibacterial and wound-healing properties of St. John’s wort, along with Calendula’s anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, create the perfect power couple of herbs for most skin trouble, including diaper rash.
An Extra Layer of Protection
There may be times when your baby gets a raging mad diaper rash! If this happens, you’ll need an extra layer of herb-infused protection. With two additional skin-healing herbs, marshmallow root and yarrow, you’ll notice a considerable difference in the amount of redness and inflammation on your little one’s bottom. Before applying Diaper Balm, apply a thin layer of Simple Body’s Skin Rescue. In fact, Skin Rescue can be applied to any skin inflammation, like eczema, hives, burns, cuts, and rashes. Plus, it comes in a convenient travel size, too!
Diaper rash is the most common skin problem in infants. Sometimes rashes can occur when introducing new foods, teething, and for no explanation at all! So, protect your babies’ skin before problems occur with Simple Mama Naturals Diaper Balm and Simple Body’s Skin Rescue. Always consult your baby’s primary care physician after a few days if there is no improvement or if the rash gets progressively worse.