Aromatherapy for Diaper Rash

Tess April 26th, 2006

Every baby or young child at one time or another can develop diaper rash. Diaper rash is nothing more than a type of dermatitis on the buttocks. To help prevent diaper rash, cleaning the bottom is important between every diaper change.

Prevention of course is the best medicine. Try to change the diapers as soon as possible when wet or soiled. Clean the area well and apply a light layer of a diaper rash oil or cream.

A very easy diaper oil is

* Lavender - 10 drops
* Roman Chamomile - 1 drop
* Sweet almond - 2 ounces.

Blend well and apply a light amount on the babiesÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ bottom.

Amie, a new mother asked me to blend this cream for her newborn baby. She says it works great for preventing diaper rashes and if the baby does get one, it will heal quickly.

Amie’s Baby Cream

* Sorbolene Cream - 4 ounces
* Apricot - 1 1/2 ounces
* Roman Chamomile - 6 drops
* Lavender - 9 drops
* Tea Tree- 2 drops
* Rose Otto - 2 drops

Blend this well and use a small amount between each diaper change or after bath time.

Amie also says they use this same recipe in a Nursing Home she worked at prior to becoming a full time mother. She says this works great on bedsores and other rashes the elderly or infirm develop.

Diaper Rash Powder

* Lavender - 5 drops
* Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons.

Place the Lavender on a small piece of cloth or cotton ball and place in a small jar of cornstarch. Shake well and let blend for 24 hours.

Use this as needed at each diaper change. Do not shake this on. Use a small cloth or tissue to lightly rub on to the diaper area.

Adapted from a recipe in 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy by Schiller and Schiller