The rash may be confined or may extend from one area of the diaper to another. It is probably the most common type of rash seen in the under two years age group. Diaper rash is any rash that is found within the confines of the diaper. Choosing how to diaper you child can be a difficult decision, but it shouldn't be. In this day an age of convenience, we should more than ever keep in mind how our decisions affect our environment and our children.
Many people think that using cloth diapers is difficult and time consuming.
Most parents today opt for disposable diapers and with good reason. They're easy to put on, maintenance-free, and are less likely to leak, especially around the legs. And in recent years, prices have dropped, while discount coupons in the newspaper are still common. Your baby will spend about 25,000 hours in diapers and need about 6,000 diaper changes during the first years of life. Your decision to use disposable or cloth diapers, will have a great impact on your baby s comfort and health, and on your peace of mind and finances.