Cornstarch reduces friction and may prevent future rashes. Diaper rashes occur equally with cloth diapers and disposables diapers. Some children will get a rash from certain brands of disposable diapers, or from sensitivity to some soaps used in cloth diapers. If you use cloth diapers, bleach them by adding Clorox , Borax , or Purex to the wash. Be sure to rinse the diaper thoroughly.
Babies wet their diapers with urine several times a day.
The number of wet diapers is a helpful sign of how much fluid the baby is taking in. Although it is sometimes hard to tell when a disposable diaper is wet, generally, a baby should have at least seven wet diapers each day. Fewer wet diapers can mean the baby may not be taking in enough fluid. Normally, a baby s urine is clear and yellow-tinged. Changes in the odor and color may indicate a problem.