If you feel like you have tried everything to get rid of your child’s diaper rashes (using diaper cream, giving baking soda baths, offering diaper-free time, etc.), but they just keep coming back, keep reading. We’ve teamed up with the diaper experts at Hello Bello to help you understand & combat even the sneakiest diaper rash culprits. 

Diapering experts share the 5 hidden causes of diaper rash  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

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If you have a child in diapers, dealing with the occasional diaper rash comes with the territory. But what if your child’s diaper rashes have become not-so-occasional? 

 

If you feel like you have tried everything to get rid of your child’s diaper rashes (using diaper cream, giving baking soda baths, offering diaper-free time, etc.), but they just keep coming back, keep reading. We’ve teamed up with the diaper experts at Hello Bello to help you understand & combat even the sneakiest diaper rash culprits. 

5 lesser-known causes of diaper rash and how you can stop them once and for all

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Too much wiping.

When doing daily changes, if your child just has a wet diaper, you can skip the wipes and reserve them for poop only. If you are dealing with an active diaper rash, temporarily swap the wipes for a wet washcloth. If the rash is severe, you can use a squirt or spray bottle to rinse the area, then pat it dry, to avoid wiping altogether. 

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Their wipes are irritating them. 

Even wipes that are marketed as “gentle,” “pure,” or “moisturizing” can contain ingredients that may irritate sensitive baby skin. Look beyond the marketing-speak for wipes that are specifically listed as being both alcohol- and fragrance-free, (like these). 

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Your child is sitting in a moist diaper too long.

Of course, you want to change your child out of a poopy diaper right away, but urine can also be irritating to the skin if left in contact for too long. If you can’t pinpoint the cause of your child’s diaper rash, try changing them more frequently to see if that helps. If their rash seems to coincide with the warm summer months, remember that sweat can irritate the skin, too, so you may need to change your child’s diaper if they have been playing outside, regardless of if it is soiled or not.

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The diaper is too tight.

A diaper that is too small or secured too tightly restricts airflow and keeps urine in close contact with the skin, which can lead to a rash. Especially for night diapers, be sure you can fit at least 2 fingers under the waistband of your baby’s diaper once it is fastened. Tabs should not overlap, and the diaper should never cause redness around your baby’s waist. If looser diapering isn’t helping, you may need to size up. 

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Your baby is reacting to a change in diet, or a virus.

If your child eats solids, new foods can change the content & consistency of your baby’s stool, which can make it more irritating on the skin. If you are breastfeeding, changes to your own diet can have the same effect. And if a baby of any age is dealing with a virus, that virus can also cause their stool to become more acidic, making it extra important to change poops right away. 

Viruses and food reactions aside, when it comes to unexplained diaper rashes, diapers and wipes are some of the most likely culprits. Even if you have been using the same brands since your baby’s birth, if you are noticing frequent rashes all of a sudden, switching things up and trying a new, hypoallergenic brand may be the key to restoring your baby’s comfort. 

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