[blparent] Diaper Rash

[Bernadetta Pracon]

Hi,
Don't worry. No question regarding babies is uncalled for or insignificant.
You can tell if a baby has diaper rash through texture, at least that's 
accurate in my experience. A baby's skin is normally smooth. If he has  
a rash, visually the spot will be discolored, and it will feel rough. 
If the baby is a boy, he will most likely get a rash under his penis 
and around his testicles, as well as the folds of the skin between his 
legs and testicles.
It won't harm him to have the cream on periodically, so if you're not 
sure, go ahead and apply the cream  during every diaper change or every 
other diaper change. Diaper rash can be avoided or greatly diminished 
with frequent diaper changing--like every two hours or so. if you want 
to be sure that he doesn't get any new rash, change his diaper 
freequently, and/or apply the cream periodically.
Also, do wash his genitals and his bottom with a warm wet washcloth 
every once in a while, even if you use baby wipes regularly. sometimes 
it's the baby wipes that give babies diaper rash. so a plain old 
washcloth dampened with water can be better for the skin and will 
ensure that baby is clean in between bathtimes.

Happy to help
Have fun babysitting your nephew!!!
All best
Bernadetta