Treading cautiously on the thin rope between Right & Wrong or Black & White, I am inclined to think that diaper rash cream may not be necessary if preventive and precautionary measures are taken to prevent diaper rashes from occurring. You may argue that this is obvious. I thought so too, but after some introspective reflection and feedback gathering, I think there is a need to make this a topic for discussion. Diaper rash develops because the baby bum fails to "air". Often, the cause can be traced to poor ventilation of the diaper or too much moisture in the diaper. Imagine wrapping a portion of your skin tightly under clear plastics for several hours. Or soak your skin under water for several hours. It is not hard to image why the bum develops rashes as a sign of "complaint".
On a lighter note, if we adopt the practice as shown in the picture, we should eradicate the issue entirely.
In cosmopolitan cities like ours, such practice is perhaps out-dated and "unsightly". But the overlooked fact is that solution lays in "airing" the bum. If you are conscientious in changing the baby's diapers frequently to keep the bum dry and if you buy quality diapers which have good breath-ability, I am certain that you will not be looking to buy your next tube of diaper rash cream. This certainty stems from my experience with my little one. Give it a try :)
Before concluding, I must mention that if your baby already has existing skin problems on the bum, you should seek the doctor's advice.
