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Diapers and diarrhea

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Talk to your pediatrician right away if there are signs of dehydration. If the infant develops signs of moderate or severe dehydration, he or she should be seen right away.

The following can help prevent diaper rash:

• Air drying
• Frequent diaper changes
• Protective ointments and creams, such as Desitin
• Rinsing the bottom with water

Cut down on baby wipes during diarrhea.

Call your pediatritian if:

• A newborn (under 3 months old) has diarrhea
• Diarrhea contains blood, mucus, or puss
• Fever and diarrhea last for more than 3 days
• The child appears dehydrated
• The child has more than 8 stools in 8 hours
• The diarrhea does not go away in older infants or lasts in children for 2 days or longer
• Vomiting continues for more than 24 hours

Review Date: 11/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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