Diapering & Digestion In Babies

About 1 in 5 babies develop colic - usually between 1 and 4 months of age. They cry constantly, often extending or pulling up their legs or passing gas. Sometimes their tummies are enlarged with air and gas from crying. There's no one cause of colic,... Full Answer

Colic is a condition in which an otherwise healthy child is crying, fussy, and irritated for more than three hours a day and more than three days in any given week. It is fairly common. It's benign and usually goes away within the first three or four... Full Answer

A form of contact dermatitis, diaper rash typically comes from the friction that's generated between diaper and skin. It can also be caused by sensitive baby skin reacting to the acidity of urine or something she ate that came out the other end, such as... Full Answer

Good burping technique is one strategy that can relieve colic. Watch this video as Dr. Mike Roizen and Dr. Ellen Rome discuss their methods for relieving other possible causes of colic. Full Answer

It is helpful to know some ways to keep your baby's bottom irritation-free. Watch this video as Dr. Mike Roizen and Dr. Ellen Rome discuss things you can do to prevent diaper rash. Full Answer

Diaper rash describes any rash or irritation in the area covered by the diaper. The first signs usually include redness or small bumps on the lower stomach, genital area, and skin folds around a child's upper leg.  There are two kinds of common... Full Answer

If your baby develops a diaper rash, use plain warm water to clean the area.  Gently pat your baby’s bottom dry with a soft clean towel.  Change the diaper frequently and immediately after every bowel movement or wet diaper.  If you... Full Answer

Want to make diaper changing easy? Dr. Christina Johns has some helpful advice for you in this video from the Discovery Health show "Baby Madness." Full Answer

Give care for diaper rash in toddlers and infants by applying a thick layer of over-the-counter zinc oxide or petroleum jelly to the affected area. This creates a barrier between the infant’s delicate skin and the urine or feces. Full Answer

Diaper rash can cause red, irritated skin on a baby's groin as well as the buttocks. Diaper rash has many causes. Too-tight diapers may be the culprit by rubbing the skin and causing irritation. Another potential cause is a yeast infection.... Full Answer