Most babies will, at some point in time, experience a case of diaper rash. This condition is painful and irritating for children. Watching the little ones suffer makes parents feel helpless. Here are some parenting tips for babies that should help parents to help their kids.

The Causes of Diaper Rash?
A babies skin is sensitive and can be prone to diaper rash. From the day they are born, even a lightly soiled diaper will cause redness to the skin.

Another common reason for a rash is food allergy. A baby's skin in the diaper area will break out if he/she eats and the subsequently eliminates a food that he happens to be allergic to.

The most common cause of diaper rash is is infrequent diaper changes. And, interestingly, some have noticed increased diaper rash when a baby is teething. Increased drooling may cause looser stools which in turn leads to a rash.

Another possibility is a sensitivity to the brand of diaper or baby wipe.

Whatever the reason, a quick call to the pediatrician is in order - especially if the baby is very young. It is possible that the doctor will want to examine the child - most likely in cases where the rash is severe.

Treating the Symptoms of Diaper Rash
Assuming that the rash is "normal", according to the pediatrician - the first line of defense is to change the baby's diaper often to keep the affected area dry. At the slightest hint of wetness or stools - make a change. This may seem a bit wasteful and unneccessary but it is essential for the skin to heal quickly and for the comfort of baby.

Airtime is also important. Leave the baby bare bottomed for as long as you can. This is a bit of a danger zone, since babies have not yet gone through the potty training process, but it is effective.

Before putting on a new diaper, generously apply an over the counter diaper rash creme to create a barrier between the skin and the diaper. When the baby wets the fresh diaper this creme will act to protect the skin for a short time until a change is made.

The goal is to keep the baby's skin as dry as possible to heal the skin. We all know that happy babies equal happy mommies!