Baby monkey Iron sat on the soft blanket, his tiny body trembling slightly from discomfort. His diaper rash had worsened over the past few days, leaving his delicate skin sore and irritated. Mom knew she had to do something to help.
Gently, she lifted Iron into her arms, cradling him as he whimpered softly. She could feel his tiny hands clutching onto her for comfort. The poor baby didn’t understand why his skin hurt so much—he only knew that every movement made him uncomfortable.
Reaching for the small bottle of betadine, Mom carefully poured a few drops onto a clean cotton pad. Iron immediately flinched, sensing something was about to happen. His big, round eyes welled up with tears as he let out a soft cry, expecting pain.
Mom whispered soothing words, stroking his head gently to calm him down. “It’s okay, little one. This will help you feel better.”
As she dabbed the betadine onto the affected area, Iron let out a sharp squeal, his tiny hands grabbing onto Mom’s fingers for comfort. The stinging sensation made him fidget, but Mom held him firmly, ensuring the medicine was properly applied.
After a few seconds, the worst was over. The pain began to subside, and Iron sniffled, his tiny chest rising and falling as he tried to settle down. Mom gently blew on the treated area, helping to cool the sting, then applied a soft powder to keep it dry.
Finally, she wrapped him in a fresh, clean diaper and held him close to her chest. Iron nuzzled into her warmth, slowly relaxing. Though the treatment had been painful, he knew Mom was only trying to help.
By the time she rocked him to sleep, Iron was no longer crying—just nestled safely in the arms of the one who loved him most.
