by Sabrina Garibian posted in Parenting

Every baby gets diaper rash.
Even if your mom group isn't talking about it, you can bet your baby's cute bum that they have all dealt with diaper rash. Sometimes it's severe and other times it's just a little redness, but it has happened to all of our babies and many of our toddlers too.

The first time my firstborn had a diaper rash I blamed myself. I thought I surely caused it by not changing his diaper often enough. If the skin in your child's diaper zone is irritated and red, maybe even with a few bumps, he likely has diaper rash. It wasn't my fault, though. It turns out there can be many triggers that cause diaper rash, from eating new foods to taking antibiotics.
One thing I've learned raising my three children is that diaper rash can hit at any time. Now I'm prepared and carry diaper rash paste with me everywhere. Aquaphor Baby, maker of the Baby Wash & Shampoo every mom knows and loves, now offers Fast Relief Diaper Rash Paste. This paste is a different formula from their popular Healing Ointment and works quickly and efficiently, relieving diaper rash discomfort in just one use. I pack it in my diaper bag for all outings, including trips to the pool and beach. Let's get real. Check out this video to hear how parents are dealing with diaper rash.

Here are a few things I've learned about diaper rash while raising three kids:

Treat it right away. Don't wait to see if it gets worse or goes away on its own. Treat it...