Most babies will get a diaper rash at some time. Their bottoms are in frequent contact with moisture, bacteria and ammonia, and there is rubbing from the diaper. Babies and toddlers are at risk as long as they are wearing diapers.
Rashes are much easier to prevent than to cure.
Preventing diaper rash Changing the diaper immediately and good cleaning are the best things you can do. Diaper rashes occur equally with cloth diapers and disposable 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 thoroughly.