My five month old has her first (pretty bad) diaper rash. I've been using Desitin clear. What ointments/advice has worked for you all? Thanks!
Boudreaux's Butt Paste always worked well for us. I think that was pretty much all we ever used! Our daughter never really had it very bad tho. Anytime we saw she was getting a little red, we'd put the butt paste on & it would be gone the next day.
It kind of depends on how bad it is and how long it lasts. If it gets worse you can use the maximum strength Desitin and see how that goes. My son, never really got them much but one time he broke out with one and it didn't really go away until the Dr gave him some ointment. So I would just keep her changed super often, put cream on every time and watch it, if it doesn't clear up in a few days and you try stronger cream, I would go see the dr after the holidays. Take care:)
Hello!
We use Destin Creamy or Aveeno right away when we see that his bottom is a little pink and that seems to clear it up by the next day. Also I try to do that before I put his overnight diaper on sometimes too just as a preventative measure. We also have a prescription for Nystan and sometimes use that if there are little bumps along with it. If I remember correctly that is only for diaper rash caused by yeast. That clears it up super quick. If the diaper rash is bad I would call the pediatrician describe it, they may call in a prescription for you or they may want to check it out. We haven't had real bad issues with diaper rash so far, but I know some of the recommendations say to try to leave them diaper free for a bit when around the house and I have heard great things about the boudruaex (spelling?) butt paste brand. Hope your little one gets to feeling better!
Try to keep the area dry for a while to air out and make sure to change diaper often. My son got diaper rash easily with sensitive skin and aquaphor worked/works very well for him. If it continues I'd check with pedi to make sure not an infection. My son got one that wouldn't go away and it was an infection that needed a prescrption cream to clear!
I used very little rash cream through our diaper time...our best friend was a hair dryer. I had a little travel one plugged in by the changing table and would use it every time we had a diaper change at home to make sure my daughter was dry before re-diapering. (It can also work to soothe a fussy baby...my 2.5 year old still likes to have the warm air blown all over her).
When things got out of hand, I used Aquaphor (buy it in the lotion aisle, not the baby aisle it is the same stuff but costs more with the "baby" packaging), Boudreaux's, or Weleda Calendula creams.
While creams and ointments do having healing properties, their main task is to act as a barrier. If you make sure the skin is dry, it will really help lock out the moisture.
Also, make sure you haven't recently changed diaper or wipe brands. I never really thought there would be such a big difference (knowing that all regular disposables are manufactured in basically the same way) but had several brands that would cause a reaction within 15 minutes of contact.
For a really bad, painful rash, I always used Triple Paste. You can get it at Walgreens. Be prepared for price shock though... It works really well and soothes away pain--but it is expensive!
If its a rash from yeast, you'll need to rub on some regular 7-day, anti-yeast infection cream also. Just on the skin, not inside the vagina.
I agree 100% with keeping them as dry as possible - the hair dryer on low works well. But, when nothing else worked for our little guy - LANOLIN worked like magic. I don't remember where I read it - but, when I had exhausted all other options...it suddently came back to me and just using it the very first time we saw a major improvement. You gotta think - if it can heal a cracked, bleeding breast in time for the next feeding - it can work miracles on a diaper rash!
Boudreax's Butt Paste. We used it anytime our little boy had a rash or just was getting red. It was gone by the next diaper change! We keep it around even though he's four...it seems to have other miraculous cures on rashes or reddened areas.
the only thing that works is DR. Smith's my pedi. recommended it and we still use it now that she is 7!! Boudreaux's did not work. My daughter had a really bad rash and very sensitiveskin and this is what cleared it up. Also, keep a diaper off for as long as you can, lay your baby on a towel and let them air out. Use non perfumed wipes, a baby wash cloth with water is best. No tight clothing, loose fit with lots of room for air. Good luck! Donna
Elizabeth,
If it's just normal diaper rash, try Dr. Smith's. You generally have to ask for it at the pharmacy window. (no prescription is needed but, it's a little "pricey") It and Beaudreaux's Butt Paste work well. I used Dr. Smith's at every change and completely avoided diaper rash with both boys except for when they'd had a course of antibiotics. If antibiotics is the cause, you need an antifungal such as Tinactin or any of the chlortrimizol creams. If this is the case, it will clear up literally overnight.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas,
Bridget
Hi Elizabeth,
I used to use Boudreaux butt paste, but my son got a really bad rash. His pedi. said to use Dr. Smith's and vaseline instead. Vaseline first to block the skin from irritation and then use Dr. Smith's. He has really sensitive skin but never gets a rash anymore.
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I use the normal white desitin, it's always worked best. Make sure you don't use wetwipes until it heals because those hurt like hell on a diaper rash. Just wash with water and your hand or a super super soft cloth.
Dr Smith's.....it's the only thing that helped my little guy
Boudreaux's Butt Paste and Dr. Smith's Butt Paste
Use generously until her rash has disappeared. You'll need to keep in on hand throughout her teething stages.
I received this advice from a nurse with the Methodist Nurse line when my son got Rotavirus at daycare. If you're not familiar with this virus, he had terrible diarrhea for 3 days, which turned into a horrible diaper rash. I did this on my son and I am a daycare provider and use this method regularly for my daycare kids:
First of all, the redness is caused by the acid in the bodily excretions. Therefore, start by applying an antacid, such as Mylanta or Maalox, to the entire area with a cotton ball (do not drink from the same bottle). Allow this to dry. This forms a protective layer on the skin and begins to heal the skin. Apply whatever type of diaper ointment you want on top of that. I use Hill Country Fair (it doesn't have to be an expensive cream, however those mentioned are very good). Repeat this every time you change your daughter's diaper.
When one of my daycare kids gets a rash, I immediately get the antacid out and they are usually cleared up within 2 - 24 hours.
We tried EVERYTHING on our daughter when she was a baby:
hairdryer, corn starch, Desitin, Boudreaux's, a prescription ointment, and even bag balm, made for cattle. Surprisingly, the bag balm was the only thing that helped remotely.
Then, while cruising the internet, my hubby ran across a website for Pinxav (pronounced "Pink Salve"). We ordered some, and haven't seen any nasty rashes since!!!
Best wishes,
Melissa
Dr. Smith's is THE BEST stuff on Earth!! Get it at walmart. Try it! Put it on pretty thick and your baby will be diaper rash free very soon!
We always used "Dr Smiths" paste. I don't know what it is about that stuff but it even worked when one of my girls had a rash on her leg.
Good luck,
DH