Treatment
Leave the diaper off. Expose your baby's skin to warm, dry air as much as you can.
When changing the diaper, wash your baby's bottom with mild soap and warm water, rinse and pat dry. It may be less painful for your baby if you wash the area in a warm bath. Avoid wipes with alcohol; this may cause more pain.
Use an unscented barrier ointment, such as zinc oxide, to protect the area after each diaper change. If the diaper rash is more severe, use an ointment with a higher percentage of zinc oxide (up to 40%). Put a thick layer of the ointment on the affected area after each diaper change. Try not to scrub it off with diaper changes. Do not share creams with other children. Do not contaminate the cream. Wash your hands before putting them into the jar.
Candida (yeast) diaper dermatitis should be treated with a topical antifungal cream such as mycostatin or clotrimazole.