How To Help Your Child

Do

  • Change diapers often

  • Allow to air dry if possible

  • Use a thick barrier cream with zinc oxide with every diaper change (Desitin, Vaseline, Aquafor)

     

Don’t

  • Avoid wipes with alcohol or scent. Plan water and a soft cloth work well.

When to Worry

Contact us by portal, texting or calling 503 400 3852 option 2

  • Rash is bright red

  • Rash has raised bumps

  • Doesn’t get better after 2-3 days of trying the “do” list.

This advice about symptom relief is intended to equip you to help your child at home. If you have continued concerns please contact our office. If this is a medical emergency, please call 911 and us. We can also help during an emergency.

If you are not a Small Town Pediatrics family, please contact your child’s medical office or click Accepting New Patients to register your child with us.