Recently our daughter developed some diaper rash all over her bum and coincidentally her diaper reeked with ammonia that morning so I naturally assumed it was the ammonia that was causing the rash. I had some Earth mama angel baby diaper cream and I applied the cream on the rash. The rash however came back the next day and I was puzzled hmmm…must be ammonia because she is sleeping for 10 1/2 hr straight without a diaper change. Yet in the back of my head I am thinking she has never had this bad of a rash before. It was wasn’t until my hubby said pointed out that our older daughter was having an eczema break out that I realize that the rash had nothing to do with ammonia it was a reaction to a new food. I just re introduce barley flour and that was causing the rash. There are so many things that can cause a diaper rash that we have to pay close attention when trying to figure out what is the cause.
So what are some causes of diaper rash?
- Infrequent diaper changes is the most common cause of diaper rash
- Sensitivity to feces and urine- some babies have super sensitve skin and will break out no matter how quickly you change them
- Sensitivity to synthetic fiber cloth diapers
- Sensitivtiy to chemicals in disposable diapers and wipes
- Eczema
- Teething – some babies will develop diaper rash while teething
- Food Allergies- especially when introducing baby to new foods watch for diaper rash as it is a sign of food allergy.
- Detergent /Soap- cloth diapered babies can have allergic reaction to some laundry detergent
- Yeast infection
Tags: diaper rash, Irritant diaper dermatitis, types of diaper rash
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