Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Natural Diaper Rash Remedies



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Baby making season is over... now here comes the BOOM!

Your pride and joy has arrived or is on the way, so give baby the best care with natural body care products that nourishes the skin. Unfortunately, we live in a time where even mainstream baby care products are laden with yucky chemicals. You have to play inspector gadget about the mystery ingredients lurking in food and products you use everyday. Trust me, I know the feeling... sometimes it seems that there's no use in trying to eat right, live healthy 'cause it appears that we're just one more environmental hazard away from dooms day.

The truth is, the strides you take do matter, no matter how small they seem. Every step in the right direction leads you closer to improving yourself and your family. Plus, you'll be a shining example to baby as to how to navigate the changing landscape of healthy eating and living.





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So, what do you reach for when your baby's bum gets an irritating diaper rash? Steroid pumped cream, an over-the-counter medication (safe for infants and children, of course -- side eye--), or better yet you might even rub on some petroleum thinking there's nothing wrong with either of these choices. And maybe there isn't anything wrong with giving an infant steroids that throws the hormones out of balance and disturbs body chemistry, oh and the side-effects but I won't go there today.  Maybe coat the baby's skin in petroleum oil, operative word here: petro as in gas. It's all good as long as it's in small doses, right?

In case you were wondering, I've compiled a quick and easy list of four natural remedies to help bring comfort the baby's tush.

List of natural remedies to treat the common diaper rash:
1. If your baby isn't allergic to coconuts, then relief may be a few steps away right in your kitchen. Try using coconut oil on sensitive areas. It contains antibacterial properties, and absorbs in the skin quickly, making it a great moisturizer for just about all skin types. 

2. Natural baby powder. I shared a talc-free DIY baby powder post earlier this year. Click here if you missed it. If you're in a pinch and don't have time to do it yourself, go to your local health food store or order the Redmond Clay brand. This is not an affiliate, I only share about brands that I like and trust. Based on their list of ingredients and reputation, Redmond Clay is all good in my book.

3. Give it some air --- as you know sometimes you have to let the under parts breathe and baby's are no different. After cleanup, let some fresh air naturally help heal the owwwee for a little while.

4. Add a few drops of neem oil to the babies bath. Neem is great for relieving skin inflammations, and is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. If you want to read up on more information about neem, click here and check my past post.  

What are some natural ways you keep your baby bottom rash free? Please share below.

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