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October 13, 2015
Get answers to the most common diaper rash questions – and learn how you can treat and prevent it – from the experts at Dr. Smith’s®.

Q: What causes diaper rash?
A: There are lots of causes for that red, angry rash on baby’s bottom: leaving a wet or dirty diaper on for too long, chafing from a too-small diaper, or even taking antibiotics. Sometimes, babies can have an allergic reaction to diaper materials, or, if you use cloth diapers, to the laundry detergent. In more severe cases, a yeast or bacterial infection may be the culprit.

Q: How can diaper rash be prevented?
A: Keep the diaper area as clean and dry as possible by changing wet or soiled diapers right away, and thoroughly drying baby’s bottom. After every diaper change, apply a layer of Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment or Spray to help create a protective barrier.

Q: My baby has diaper rash. What should I do?
A: Try cleaning baby’s diaper area with warm water or mild diaper wipes then allow the area to dry before applying Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment or Spray. To treat stubborn diaper rash, let your baby roam free without a diaper at home when possible.

Q: When should we see a doctor?
A: Most cases of diaper rash can be treated at home. But if your baby has bleeding, swelling, fluid-raised bumps and/or intense redness over a large area, contact your pediatrician.

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Dr. Smith's is the brand parents and pediatricians trust to treat even the most severe diaper rash, fast. Dr. Smith’s is available in an ointment and touch-free, zinc oxide spray. It’s available at Target, Babies R Us, buybuy BABY and other fine retailers, drug and grocery stores. Go to DoctorSmiths.com for full list of participating retail locations.

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Moms are talking about Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Spray

“Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Spray is perfect for quick and complete coverage. Just a quick spray on red areas, and my son’s rash was gone by the next diaper change.”   - Stepfanie

“Having diaper rash ointment all over my fingers is not the greatest things so the spray makes it no mess, no fuss and very easy.”  - Molly

“This is a parenting game-changer. It’s never been so easy to use rash cream.”  - Claire