There are so many great uses for the two different kinds of
water your electronic water ionizer puts out. Today we are going to go over a couple of great uses that all parents, grandparents, babysitters, et al, can appreciate:
using mildly acidic ionized water to help with diaper rash and heat rash.
Diaper Rash
This time of year was always the time diaper rash flared up
in my young children. The heat, humidity, increased activity and sweating would
wreak havoc on their little bottoms. I went through bottles of the most popular
baby ointments, and, while A&D worked the best, I still had this recurring
issue.
Generally diaper rash is caused by leaving a soiled diaper
on for too long, but it can also be caused by food allergies/sensitivities,
sensitive skin, chafing, antibiotics, yeast or bacterial infection, etc.
My youngest was the most affected by diaper rash. I didn’t
do anything different with her, she just always seemed to have diaper rash,
even if mildly.
I wish I had known when my kids were in their diaper-wearing
years that mildly acidic ionized water, with a pH of around 5.5, could work
wonders on their diaper rash.
After wiping them up, wipe their bottoms using a cloth wet
with acidic ionized water or spritzing them with a spray bottle filled with
ionized water. You can purchase a dark glass spray bottle and keep the water in
there, making it easier to throw in your diaper bag and keep at the various
changing stations in your house.
I also recommend letting their bottom air dry before putting
their new diaper on, but I know this isn’t always possible. You can still wipe
them with the ionized water cloth or simply spritz them before fastening the
diaper shut.
The mildly acidic water will kill the bacteria causing the
diaper rash, as well as wipe off any chemical residues from the baby wipes and
also from the diaper.
This also works well before applying any kind of ointment.
It will make sure the area is fully clean and free of any remaining residue
from the baby wipes and will allow the ointment to penetrate the skin better.
Lastly, I recommend bathing your child in this same acidic
ionized water. You can heat it up on the stove before filling a small basin
with it. Just make sure it’s not too hot before placing them in the bath water.
Heat Rash
Heat rash is caused when the sweat glands are blocked and
the sweat gets trapped under the skin, causing inflammation and rash. The
degree of rash can vary from pesky to very painful.
As soon as you notice the symptoms of heat rash, apply a
cool compress or rag dampened with strong acidic ionized water to the affected
area until the compress cools off. Then wet it again with the acidic ionized
water and re-apply. Also make sure you keep the area dry and clean once you’re finished
with the compress. Repeat this every couple of hours.
I highly recommend
keeping the skin exposed and letting it air dry before putting clothes back on.
Also, there are some parts of the skin that are always covered like the armpits
or under rolls of baby fat. I recommend keeping the skin affected with the heat
rash exposed till it’s dry. You may have to hold your baby and keep the skin
pulled taut to let it air dry in those tight crevices.
I hope you found this article helpful. And, of course, if
the symptoms aren't improving or are worsening, contact your physician.
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