Wipes & Rash Creams

New mothers will learn that the two activities that take up most of their time is feeding the baby and cleaning him. You will have to change diapers through the day and night at regular intervals for the first few months.
Wiping Clean : Use a wet washcloth, cotton balls or baby wipes and gently clean your baby. Always clean from front to back. Never wipe from back to front and this will spread bacteria forward from the anus and cause urinary tact infection especially so in girls. You will be able to clean better if you lift your baby's legs. Remember to clean the creases of the buttocks and thighs. While cleaning boys you should cover the penis with a clean washcloth or diaper, as exposure to air causes them to urinate on anything that is within range, which may include you. After wiping them pat dry with clean washcloth and if required apply nappy rash cream.
Prevent diaper/nappy rash : Nappy rash is very common among babies, but if it lasts for over three days consult your doctor immediately. Tips to prevent and heal nappy rash:
   ,  * Change nappy as quickly as possible every time the baby wet his nappy or soils it.
   ,  * Use nappy rash cream to prevent rashes. Use a cream that contains zinc oxide, which acts as a barrier against moisture.
   ,  * Do not use a diaper for your baby for a few hours each day.
   ,  * While washing cloth nappies use detergents that are dye and fragrance free.

These tips should be able to give use a good start to learning to clean your baby and diaper him.