Wash with warm water and mild soap or you may use Vaseline to clean the skin. Allow the diaper area to air dry whenever possible. Carefully use a blow dryer on a low setting to help dry the area. Avoid airtight plastic pants. Powders are not generally recommended because of the risk of a baby aspirating the powder into their lungs when it is being used.
Yeast infections are very common in babies.
Yeast is present everywhere in our environment. It loves moist areas such as the diaper area. It can also be found in other areas like the creases under the arms and the neck of a chubby baby. It may also be present in the mouth and is called thrush when it occurs orally. If your baby has a yeast diaper rash, be sure to check the mouth also and call the doctor during office hours to receive a prescription for thrush.