For messy cleanups, use a soft cotton towel and non-allergenic baby soap. Instead of washing diapers as you would wash other items of clothing, use boiling water and antiseptic diaper wash. Pour boiling water and antiseptic cleanser into kitchen sink, add diapers, and allow to sit for designated amount of time. Rinse well and dry in hot dryer. If you regularly clothe your baby in disposable diapers, switch to cloth diapers temporally.
Cloth diapers allow for more air circulation to infected or irritated skin.
During the treatment period, stop using baby lotions, powders, ointments, and baby oils, unless instructed otherwise by a family doctor. This will help to keep sensitive skin dry and maximize air exposure. Millions of parents swear by the Maalox cure. Maalox, normally used to treat heartburn and stomach upset, applied liberally with a cotton ball to baby's bottom, helps to cool irritated skin and neutralize acid. Allow to dry, then diaper as usual.