Encourage your preschooler to wear underwear during the day.
As toddlers grow into preschoolers, many things change, including the amount of time spent in a diaper. Many preschoolers still sleep in diapers during the night in case of a bedtime accident, which can lead to diaper rash. Diaper rash that is not treated can lead to a more serious infection that will require a visit to the doctor. Treat your preschooler at home to get rid of his diaper rash once and for all.
Instructions
1. Change the preschooler's diaper often. Many times the child will be transitioning between diapers and underwear. This does not mean that the child can be left in soiled diapers for longer periods of time.
2. Wipe down the child with a warm washcloth instead of diaper wipes. Many brands of wipes contain dyes and irritants that will make the diaper rash worse.
3. Give the child cranberry juice and more fluids throughout the day. The juice and fluids will make his urine less concentrated, which will cut down on the irritation and redness associated with diaper rashes.
4. Place the child into a bathtub that is filled three to four inches with warm water, two to three times a day. This will help soothe her irritated skin if the diaper rash has become painful.
5. Cover the child's red, irritated area with over-the-counter diaper rash cream several times a day. Make sure the ointment is placed onto a clean, dry bottom to ensure that it works more effectively.
6. Encourage the child to more often. This will reduce the amount of irritation to the skin, allowing it to breathe and heal more quickly.
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