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Diaper Rash Guide

Diaper Rash Guide

Identify and prevent diaper rash with this helpful guide.

50 to 60% of all babies will suffer from diaper rash at some time1,2.

Diaper rash can lead to an increased frequency of crying, changes in eating habits and sleep patterns, agitated and restless behavior and sometime less urination and/or defecation to avoid pain. Careful care when changing your baby’s diaper can help prevent diaper rash.

How to Identify Diaper Rash
How to Treat Diaper Rash
Clean

Clean

Use mild wipes or a warm, wet washcloth to gently cleanse your baby’s skin

Dry

Dry

Keep your baby’s skin as dry as possible

Apply

Apply

Sprinkle and apply JOHNSON’S® baby powder to the diaper area with each diaper change.

How to Prevent Diaper Rash
Diaper not too tight

Be careful not to apply your baby’s diaper too tightly

Go diaperless

Let your baby go without her diaper as much as possible

Use Diaper Rash Ointment

Sprinkle and apply JOHNSON’S® baby powder to the diaper area with each diaper change.

Change Diaper Often

Change your baby’s diaper often

Choose right sized diaper

Choose the right-sized diaper

1. Atherton D, et al. RCM Midwives. 2004;7:288-290. 2. Jordan W, et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 1986;3:198-207.

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