by Whitney Barthel posted in Parenting

As a mother of four, I was surprised to find that diaper rash seems to strike in a regular pattern. Not particularly brag-worthy, I know, but I feel like a pro knowing when babies are most at risk for diaper rash as well as how to treat and prevent it.

 
After our family doctor recommended using Desitin during a bout of yeast diaper rash with my first son, I have been a big advocate for applying Desitin to treat and prevent rashes--especially during milestones.
Desitin has zinc oxide, which has been proven to treat and prevent mild yeast and bacterial infections and provide instant relief for discomfort that may accompany a rash. No wonder it is the #1 diaper rash cream recommended by moms and doctors. My boys also love Desitin. They will frequently come to me saying, "Mom, I'm itchy. I need 'The Lotion.'" And whether there is a source to the itch or not, we have fun doctoring it up with a little Desitin and a band aid, or five.

 
I always have Desitin on hand, but I make sure to load up during these milestones that are frequently accompanied by diaper rashes.
1. First Sickness. As if your baby?s first illness isn?t bad enough, it often causes nasty cases of diaper rash thanks to diarrhea and an increased acidity in your baby?s stools. Pro tip: Use Desitin at every diaper change to keep your baby?s skin away from soft, acidic stool. And, if your child is able to eat solid foods, feed her alkaline foods like yogu...