Does a baby need diaper rash cream applied with every change?

Answer 1

The only time I put rash cream on my daughter is when there is a rash there. Otherwise; I use nothing on her skin, I just clean her really well with a wipe and then I let her lay for a couple of minutes to let the skin dry and air out. I do change her often, whenever the diaper feels like she has gone I change her to keep her dry.

Answer 2

A baby doesn't "need" diaper rash cream applied with every change but I would highly recommend applying a coat of Vaseline (or Balmex, which is a rash cream) to the diaper area with every change. Vaseline is a great preventative of diaper rash! Also Balmex cream is great for preventing redness and rash. (and for treating it, should you not use anything to prevent) Nothing works as well as frequent diaper changes! Always cleanse and dry the diaper area thoroughly with each change. Never, never use powder (or cornstarch) in the diaper area. Powder holds moisture which grows bacteria and can cause irritation and more (especially with female babies). Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 3

No, you don't have to apply diaper rash cream every diaper change, but do use it a couple of times a day. It helps to keep the baby's skin dry and the wetness in the diaper doesn't bother them as much, specially in the summer. If you don't want to use diaper cream, as they do have some chemicals that are to treat diaper rashes, use Vaseline. I used Vaseline with my daughter and she almost never got a diaper rash, unless she had diarrhea. Also, think of your baby's comfort. The Vaseline keeps their skin from being exposed to the pee all the time.

Answer 4

Use when the baby has a diaper rash. Be sure to wash the diaper area at every change and a little baby powder helps to prevent a rash.

Answer 5

A baby needs wiped off with a cloth after every change and diaper rash cream if it is needed.

Answer 6

No, as long you are changing your baby as often as he/she needs it, the baby shouldn't need the cream. Usually a baby only needs the cream is when they have a rash. But it wouldn't hurt to use the cream everyday to prevent a diaper rash.

Answer 7

No. It won't do any good; it doesn't *prevent* diaper rash, only treat it. The only exception *might* be if your baby has rashes nearly all the time; in this case, it could help because it will treat the rash that is probably starting to develop but not yet visible.

Answer 8

No babies only need the diaper rash cream if they have the actual rash otherwise the cream itself can irritate the skin

Answer 9

With my son I used it on evey diaper change. My doc recommended it. He never got a rash. I'd seen other babies with diaper rash and I went with better safe than sorry. Why even take achance at subjecting a child to that kind of pain. Think about it. What if you had a flaming rash on your bum. And u can get up all by yourself.

Answer 10

I think only when they have a diaper rash. Make sure to change the diaper often, use baby powder to prevent moisture on the skin, and clean baby's skin.