diaper rash
noun
: skin irritation of the diaper-covered area of an infant especially from exposure to feces and urinary ammonia
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Items needed include diapers (all sizes, except newborn), wipes, baby lotions, shampoo, diaper rash creams, blankets, onesies, crib sheets, towels and pajamas.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
He was dehydrated, had severe diaper rash, but otherwise was uninjured.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Price recommends avoiding using cotton in the inner layer, as wet cotton could lead to a diaper rash.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
The boy also had a significant rash from scratching himself due to a diaper rash.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for dehydration, heart issues related to dehydration, severe diaper rash and skin deterioration.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The infant was treated for dehydration, heart abnormalities due to dehydration, extreme diaper rash and skin deterioration due to being left in that car for almost three days in his own excrement.
—Brammhi Balarajan, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for dehydration, heart abnormalities and extreme diaper rash.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2024
Overnight Diapers have a breathable mesh gusset inside the lining to wick moisture away from the skin and ensure dryness, reducing the chance of diaper rash.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
He was dehydrated, had severe diaper rash, but otherwise was uninjured.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Price recommends avoiding using cotton in the inner layer, as wet cotton could lead to a diaper rash.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
The boy also had a significant rash from scratching himself due to a diaper rash.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for dehydration, heart issues related to dehydration, severe diaper rash and skin deterioration.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The infant was treated for dehydration, heart abnormalities due to dehydration, extreme diaper rash and skin deterioration due to being left in that car for almost three days in his own excrement.
—Brammhi Balarajan, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for dehydration, heart abnormalities and extreme diaper rash.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2024
Overnight Diapers have a breathable mesh gusset inside the lining to wick moisture away from the skin and ensure dryness, reducing the chance of diaper rash.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
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