How to Cope-up with Diaper Rash during Monsoon Season

The rainy season comes as a welcome respite from the summer heat. But what most people forget is that in addition to the coolness of rains, there is also a lot of humidity and waterborne diseases. Most susceptible are newborn babies. 

During the last year monsoons I along with my 7 year old daughter went to visit a relative of mine who has a 10 month old baby. Throughout our stay my relative seemed visibly disturbed and constantly kept checking on her son. Soon I found out that the little one had diaper rashes which not only made him restless, but also was a cause of big worry for the mother.

Diaper Rash and Monsoon Season

Here are few must-know facts about diaper rash and monsoon & home remedies to cure your baby... 

1. The rainy season comes as a welcome respite from the summer heat.But what most people forget is that in addition to the coolness of rains, there is also a lot of humidity and waterborne diseases. Most susceptible are newborn babies. Their skin conditions can be affected because of the damp weather, if not taken care of properly. The humidity, and sudden warm and damp weathers boost the growth of certain harmful bacterial and fungal infections.
    
2. Diaper rash is the most common condition in babies during monsoons, especially between the age of 9-12 months. The baby’s bottom looks red and inflamed. Also affected could be the baby’s genitals and inner thigh fo