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.

     

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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.