If the rash is swollen or irritated, soothe it by applying a clean towel soaked in cold water. Lay the compress over the irritated area and leave it on for 5-10 minutes at a time. Do not rub the compress on your skin, as this can irritate the rash further. Change the compress every 5-10 minutes so the area stays cool. Hydrocortisone helps to reduce redness and swelling on your skin. Look for hydrocortisone cream at your local drugstore or pharmacy. Apply the cream once or twice a day to your skin with a clean finger. Stop using the hydrocortisone ointment once your skin heals, as using it on healthy skin can cause redness. Get aloe vera in the form of a gel or ointment. You can also use the fresh juice from an aloe vera plant on your skin. Put one to two layers of aloe vera on your skin once or twice a day to help it heal. Calendula usually comes in the form of an ointment. Apply it with clean fingers to the area one to two times a day. Look for calendula ointment at your local health food store or online. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help heal irritated skin. Dilute the tea tree oil before you apply it, as it can be very strong. Combine two to four drops of tea tree oil with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30ml) water. Dip a cotton pad or a clean cloth in the mixture and dab it on the scrape or cut. Do this once a day until your skin heals. Look for tea tree oil at your local health food store or online. You can also have a warm bath with two to four drops of tea tree oil in the water, exposing your skin to the oil. Thick gels like petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) are good for soothing skin that is dry and irritated due to a rash. Use clean fingers to apply one to two layers of petroleum jelly on the area. Do this 1-3 times a day to keep the area moist and to reduce any itching or swelling. Chemicals and artificial fragrances can irritate your skin further. Stay away from soaps, lotions, and sprays that contain these ingredients, so your skin can heal. Read the ingredients label on any soaps or lotions you use to make sure they do not contain harsh chemicals or additives. Resist the temptation to scratch the rash, as this will only make it worse. Cover it with thick clothing or a bandage to protect it and avoid scratching it. If the rash starts to flake, do not pick off dry or peeling skin. This will just prolong the healing process. Let the skin come off on its down. These may be signs that the rash is infected or you have developed a serious skin issue. You should also go to the doctor if you develop a fever, chest pain, or have trouble breathing. Your dermatologist will examine your skin to determine the cause. They may also take a sample of your skin to test it so they can figure out what is causing your skin issue. Your dermatologist may prescribe a topical antibiotic ointment if your skin issue is due to a rash or an allergic reaction. They may also suggest you avoid foods or substances that may be causing your skin allergy.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a cool compress to soothe your skin. Apply hydrocortisone ointment. Apply aloe vera or calendula to irritated skin. Make a tea tree oil compress to soothe dry skin. Use petroleum jelly on a rash. Avoid using soaps and lotions with harsh ingredients and fragrance. Do not scratch or pick at the rash. See your dermatologist if the rash is painful, swollen, or hot to the touch. Discuss your treatment options.

You will have plenty of time from when you first know that a new baby is coming until the baby actually arrives, so use it to ease the transition. Try a few of the following ideas: Explain the kinds of things that will happen before, when, and after the baby is born over and over so that your child is prepared for what can be confusing times. But leave a little room for the unexpected, e.g., a baby who has to stay in the hospital for a few days or weeks. Avoid giving your child the idea that the baby will be "someone to play with" or "your best friend" right away - the younger your child is, the more crucial this is. Make sure your child understands that for weeks the new baby will only sleep, eat, look around, poop, pee, and cry. Be especially clear about the crying, i.e., explicitly tell your child that some babies cry a lot and that this is NOT the older child's fault or responsibility. Get a baby doll and have your child practice taking care of the "baby." Allow your child to come with you to prenatal appointments to listen to the baby's heartbeat. Take them to an ultrasound appointment. If you have a good friendly OB, CNP, or midwife, see if he or she will let your child "help" in some way. Consider allowing your older child(ren) a say in naming the baby. This can be done by providing a list of names you wouldn't mind the baby having as a first or middle name and letting them choose the ones they really like. Ask for their input in designing and putting together the nursery. If this would work for you and your family, see if your child(ren) can attend the birth itself. Read stories to your child about new babies that provide realistic descriptions about how new babies act and positive models for how older siblings should behave. Stay away from books that paint an unrealistically rosy picture or that make ambivalent feelings seem unacceptable. Above all, keep all of this preparation brief, light-hearted and casual. Going on and on about it will bore some children and make others feel more anxious than prepared. Using age-appropriate and positive words, tell your child about his or her birth and what made it special. This will reassure your child of his or her importance to you, and help to make it clear why you're so excited about the new baby.
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Involve your older children in the pregnancy process. Remind your child that he or she was a new baby once.