5 Best Natural Remedies To Treat Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is a very common problem in both new born and toddlers but we can easily treat it with home remedies and if we follow some simple tips we can greatly prevent it in the first place.

Diaper rash is skin irritation in the area where diaper is worn. Though diaper rash is common in babies, old people who wear diapers also can get diaper rash. It is also called diaper dermatitis.

The most common cause for diaper rash is contact dermatitis and it can range from mild redness to sever skin peeling. Usually contact dermatitis is caused when the skin is in contact with soiled diapers for long duration’s of time.

The second reason is bacterial or fungal infection, diaper rash can be secondarily infected with bacteria or fungi too which can lead to very sever diaper rash.

The third reason is allergies, some of the common allergens are perfumes present in some of the creams used for babies and even soaps used for washing diapers can cause allergies.

# Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the best home remedies for diaper rash. Since it has got anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, if you apply coconut oil immediately once the symptoms start, it will greatly prevent secondary infection along with treating it.

To use, after bath, pat dry and apply a thin layer of coconut oil all over the affected area but try to use only virgin coconut oil for best results.

# Breast Milk

If you are breast feeding your child, it is really great because breast milk can work wonders in treating diaper rash. It helps fight off the infection quickly and it is also very soothing.

To treat diaper rash, extract some breast milk and using a piece of cotton apply on the affected area, wait for it dry completely before using diaper again.

# Oatmeal Bath

Oatmeal bath is one of the best home remedies for diaper rash as it has wonderful anti inflammatory properties and it is also very soothing on the skin.

For the oatmeal bath, take a handful of oatmeal in a thin muslin cloth and tie it into a bundle and drop it a wide basin and fill it with hot water.

Once the water has turned milky and also has come to lukewarm temperature, make the baby sit it in this bath for 10 minutes.

# Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel has wonderful healing and anti inflammatory properties making it one of the best ingredients to use for diaper rash.

For using it for treating diaper rash, I would suggest using fresh aloe vera gel as it always best to use fresh herbal extracts.

If you want to use store bought gel use one without any color or perfume. To use, apply the fresh gel all over the affected area twice a day.

# Epsom Salt Bath

Like oatmeal bath, Epsom salt bath is also very effective for treating diaper rash. Epsom salt which is nothing but magnesium sulfate has amazing healing properties and also helps reduce the inflammation.

For the bath, fill a wide basin with warm water and add a handful of Epsom salt to it and make the baby sit in this bath for 10 minutes. You can also add some healing herbs and fresh fruit extracts to the bath too.