Little Iron whimpered as he lay on a soft cloth, his tiny hands clutching the air in discomfort. His mom, with a gentle but firm touch, was tending to a painful diaper rash that had been bothering him for the past day. The red, irritated skin made him fussy, and every time he moved, he let out a tiny cry.
Today, it was time to apply Betadine to help with the healing, but Iron had no idea what was coming. As soon as Mom dabbed the first drop of the cool antiseptic onto his rash, he let out an ear-piercing scream! His tiny body trembled, and he kicked his legs, trying to escape the stinging sensation.
Tears welled up in his big, round eyes, and he started wailing uncontrollably. His cries echoed through the room, making Mom’s heart ache. “Shh, baby, I know it hurts,” she murmured softly, rubbing his belly to soothe him.
But Iron was not in the mood to be comforted. He twisted his little body, trying to roll away, but Mom gently held him in place. His face turned red from crying, and his lips trembled as he let out dramatic sobs.
Finally, after a few moments, the burning sensation faded. Iron sniffled, his cries slowly turning into quiet hiccups. Mom kissed his forehead and wrapped him up in a warm cloth, holding him close to her chest. The pain was over, and now, all he wanted was love and comfort.
Safe in his mother’s arms, Iron finally calmed down, his tiny fingers curling against her fur as he drifted into a tired sleep.
