On a visit to the well-baby clinic the parents are upset because their 9-month-old infant has severe diaper rash; one parent wants to know how to treat it and prevent it from recurring. what cause of diaper dermatitis should the nurse include when answering the parent's question?

Hi.

Diaper rash is most commonly caused by irritation from stool and urine. If a baby diaper is filled with their stool or urine for a prolonged amount of time, it will irritate and cause a rash.

The Nurse should include that this is typical with newborns and babies. They will most likely cry when they need a diaper change because of the irritation in the 'lower' region.

Hope this helps! :)