Diaper Rash - Fort Lauderdale, FL

I used cornstrach/and or Desitin on my son's bottom. It was the only thing that seemed to help. I also had to stop using disposable diapers, they all worsened the rash, so I used cloth diapers.

It is normal for the cream to stick that is the whole idea is to keep the poop from touching the skin. Don't worry about getting all the desitin off each time she poops, just get the poop that is on top of the Desitin. Since they poop so much when they are newborns they are super prone to diaper rash. Don't forget to let her bottom dry before putting on more desitin everytime.....and if that is impossible use some cornstarch in her diaper till you can get a few minutes for her bottom to dry. Also some kids cannot use diaper wipes when they are newborns, try Pampers Sensitve Skin wipes or washclothes with water.....It does get easier!

My friend's child had a bad rash as well. She found that it was the wipes she was using. she breastfed and found some wipes at a specialty store that were specifically for breastfed babies. just a thought.

My daughter had diaper rash when she was a baby what i did was everytime she did #1 or #2, i would wash her bottom in luke warm water and pat dried the area and then i used corn starch powder only to keep the area dry from moisture. Any other powder can cause moisture, which causes the diaper rash to not heal. I hope that helps.

I like balmex much better and it smells better, let her sit in some warm water in the tub when you are cleaning so it easier to wipe off. Keep putting the cream on her to keep it from getting moist or dirty from her diapers. If it doesn't seem like it is getting better call your pediatrcian in case it is something else. Good Luck! www.DiscoveryToysLink.com/LisaRyan LisaM

I have 4 children, My youngest being 16month old twins, My son just had a pretty good diaper rash a few days ago. Yes I do find some of those creams out there tough to get off. I found that just coating vaseline really well has made it much
better. Apply it a few times a day. I think you will find it helpful. It worked for me. Congrats on your bundle of joy!!!!

Just want to add I read some of the other responses my son has always worn Huggies a friend gave me some Pampers and that was when the rash started. SO It could be a diaper issue. Anything is worth trying you hate to see them in so much discomfort.

Good luck!

I used neosporin it worked really well on my son when he was younger, although putting any ointment on young skin that is broken will hurt immensly.

Hi, D. I'm not a mom just yet my baby is due July 4th but all my friends have babies so I'm learning a lot from them. I'm going to give you a home remedy that has worked for many of them and I sure plan on using it with my little one. Wash you baby well down there and pat dry, take fresh Aloe from your local grocery store, slice it open of course and rub Aloe all over the rash. Let the Aloe air dry and don't put I diaper on her for a good while. Do this as often as you can. The rash should get better in no time. Be careful with the Aloe getting on the babies clothes because it does stain. Try it and let me know how it works.

Hello,

Maybe it is just simple diaper rash, but it could very well be yeast. 80% of your immune system is located in your intestinal tract so it is essential that you build a healthy intestinal tract for your baby in the first weeks/months of life. Some babies are born with a predisposition to Candida (the bad yeast) problems. This could be from a variety of things such as antibiotics during pregnancy or simply just passed on from mom through diet.

The best way to add the beneficial bacteria to the intestinal tract is by nursing. If you are, you should eliminate sugars, alcohol, dairy, even carbs for a while. Eat good pasture raised protein, many green leafy veggies, and take a probiotic yourself and give one to your baby. Having said that, if you are not nursing DON'T use soy, stick to the dairy formula, but it is essential that you begin using a baby probiotic (fridge section of Whole Foods) in the formula. Candida yeast feeds on sugar (high in formulas) and multiplies at a rapid pace lining the tract and inviting pathogens. If you have enough good micro flora in your tract they keep the Candida in check and fight pathogens thereby building a healthy immune system. The probotic will add the good bacteria.

Most Dr's aren't well versed in this as it is more of a holistic nutrition approach. Your dr may prescribe something, however, keep in mind that most drugs are just band aids to treat the symptom, usually further weaken the immune system and typically don't solve the problem. Yeast must be taken care of from within and it can take a few months.

In the meantime, I used pure calendula oil (not extract which has alcohol) on my baby's bottom when I went through this. Mine looked like he had actual burns on his bottom. You can use all those other things mentioned, however they do have chemicals in them (ex. Vaseline is made from petroleum) and I would try to stay away from any chemicals. Also use pure corn starch never powder and warm water cloths. And open air helps as well. Either way, rash or yeast, a probiotic can't hurt.

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D.,
Since the skin is broken, I would bring the baby to her Peditrician just to rule out anything other than "diaper rash". My 2.5 year old is my first so I run to the Dr for all things...first time mom stuff :0)

Also, I always used Desitin (creamy). It wasn't until she was older, around 9 months, that she got a really bad rash w/broken skin, that I found A & D. I like A & D so much more than desitin. Once you try it, I think you will find it cleans up easier and clears the redness much quicker.

A lot of people stand by Vaseline. It's easy to clean and it really does work.

Let your baby rest in some WARM WATER to clean her off. Do not scrub her. If your kids are experiencing rashes so quickly, it is either something you ate while you were carrying her and or eating now while you are nursing. If you are not nursing, maybe you should start and that will clear up the problem. It could be allergy to formula or possibly the diapers or THE CREAMS, WIPES, ETC YOU ARE USING.

Go to WholeFoods or another health store and buy products that do not have any chemicals in them. NO JOHNSON & JOHNSON or the other more famous PRODUCTS!!!! Look for a product called BURT'S BEE'S! They now sell in most drug stores, but the health food stores have more of a selection.

Hey D.,

I have to agree with Amanda M.

Personally, I never had a diaper rash problem. And that is because I never used wipes. I would rinse my baby girls bottom in the sink with plain water. On the go I had a peri bottle of water and some reusable wipes (light washcloths). I also cloth diaper, as disposable diapers have some serious toxins in them. Remember, her 13 day old skin has been floating in a perfect environment for 10 months and is not used to our harsh environment.

AND the other thing to look at is food, if you are breast feeding, or type of formula if you are not. Breast is best and gets rid of some problems, though sometimes certain foods you eat can be rough on the baby. I had one friend who couldn't eat nightshades, for example. (Tomato, eggplant, etc.)

Personally, I'd ditch the creams. Good luck in your detective work, since they can't tell us we just do our best to figure it out. And you will, don't worry.

V.

hi D.,
my newborn had a similar sounding diaper rash-- red with shallow abrasions around the anus. I tried everything--wiping/cleaning with only warm water and cotton balls and then blow drying buttocks area with hair dryer on lowest setting. I tried numerous creams. After 2 weeks, I took her to her doctor who said it was not yeast, but more of an irritation to acid in the stools.He told me to make a paste out of 1 teaspoon liquid Maalox, 1 teaspoon Neosporin, and enough Boudreaux's butt paste to form a paste consistency. Apply liberally with each diaper change. Continue to clean diaper area with only warm water and moistened cotton balls and dry with hair dryer on low setting. Avoid using baby wipes. Her rash was greatly improved within 24 hrs. If this does not help, I would take your child to the doctor to rule out yeast.

Good luck,
H.

Hi D., its so hard to see our little ones with such a painful rash, i just had my 5th baby well he is 6 months old now and it feels like i just had his yesterday it goes so fast lol and i hope i can be helpful to you. I have alot of experience with rashes lol The best way if your scared you are going to hurt her, instead of using a baby wipe use warm water and a soft cloth and pat her bottom and then pat it dry with another soft cloth, the best cream that i use is called Aquafor it is the best, if she has a rash then put some of that on her and i call it magic creme because by the time you change her it will be close to gone. Its more expensive than desitin but well worth it. I have been using it for years before the baby industry even thought of putting it in the baby aisle but my doctor has all these great solutions and told me about this 8 years ago and now they are making the aquafor in the baby aisle!! i couldn't believe it took 8 years for that to go in the baby aisle. You can find it at walmart or any walgreens. You don't have to use alot of it either so it lasts longer and saves you on money.you can use it after the rash is gone too just to be safe she doesn't get another one and since she is a new little one and they seem to poop alot use it as a preventative but as she gets older and doesn't have so much use desitin and if she ends up with the rash then pull out the aquafor and you can put the desitin on top of it too if you want a thicker barrier
Congratulations on your new bundle of Joy and i hope she feels better soon :) See my son's Journey at www.liamlockhart.com

D. - It might not be diaper rash or a yeast infection. She could be having a reaction to the wipes or to the diapers. My kids (12 & 10) could never wear Pampers. Make sure you are changing her often. As soon as there was anyting in the diaper it came off. Try just a little powder to keep her bottom dry. I used Desitin on my kids. It sounds like you're using too much. A small amount is all you need and warm soapy water usually takes it off. Until the redness goes away, you should take a small container with some Johnson's baby soap, warm water, and a soft wash cloth with you at changing time. Use plain tissue to wipe off any mess, then thoroughly clean her every time with the soapy water. If it doesn't start to look better after a day, I would check with the Dr.

Congrats on your baby! I agree with the advice given by Amanda. Two of my little ones had terrible diaper rash in the beginning and I would try to keep the diaper off as long as possible. I would lay out a waterproof crib pad and then a towel on top of that and let them go without a diaper as long as possible.

As for the diaper change, I would use water only to clean and then pat her dry with a dry cloth. If you put the cream on while she is still 'wet' from wipes or water, that wetness will be "locked in". After drying really well, I always slathered on 100% petroleum jelly to act as a barrier to the waste -- that's really the main purpose of these creams anyway.

Anyway, that's what worked for me! Good luck.

Hi, I had the same thing happen to my little girl when she was just a few weeks also and number 1 you need to take her to her doctor to get it checked out. There is something called Butt Paste that they sell any where in Publix, Walgreens, etc. It is awesome! I actually took her to the hospital once when she had it really bad and they prescribed her something but they also told me to buy Butt Paste because it also has some of the same ingrediants in it to help the diaper rash on a regular basis. Good Luck!!

Just a quick note. If your baby has diaper rash alot, a really good way to make sure that her bottom gets dry to prevent getting diaper rash again is to blow dry her bottom after you change her. My niece had many problem with diaper rash and once my sister started using a hair dryer to dry her bottom she hardly ever got diaper rash again. The cream is designed to stay on there, but maybe try using desitin creamy, it's alot easier to use. and if it seems to be coming off on the diaper too much just put some petroleum jelly on top of the diaper rash cream.

Dear D.,

My now 5 months old son had exactly the same issue. The rash around his anus started about a week after he was born and became really bad within a week. The skin was coming off and it was very red and almost bleeding! I did very extensive research, and wet to the doc with it a few times and got a solution for it. Rush around rectum is not like regular diaper rush. It is caused by skin there coming in contact with baby’s poop, or in other words with what he is eating. In some babies the digestive system is not well established and their poop is very acidic from all the stomach acids, so it practically digests the very sensitive skin when coming in contact with it. In addition to that some babies that young poop every 2-3 hours ( I bet this is the case too).Most sources I have read say it is a food allergy . If you are nursing, is might be the dairy that you eat. If you formula feed it might be the milk base in the formula. Here is what you can do:
1. buy baby probiotics (wholefoods is the best place to get it-just ask the stuff). Give her the probiotics religiously! For about a month and then 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off for a couple more months. This will never hurt her, but will insure her digestive and immune system will work like a clock! In 2 week my son pooped 2 time per day, at the exact same time! And all the rush cleared plus no more tummy pains, colic and gas!
2. If in 2 week of using probiotic rush does not clear, exclude all diery from you diet if you are nursing, or get a soy based or alimental formula. 1-2 weeks of doing so should show the result, and if the rush is still there you should search for other sources of her allergy ( e.g wheat in your diet if you are nursing). And also, do not eat hi acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus for a couple of months if you are nursing ….and do not stop the probiotic!

I really hope this helps. My son’s rush was horrible, it looked like raw meet. I wanted to cry every time I changed his diaper, but the probiotics helped! Good luck.

I would take her to the doctor only because if there is broken skin there is possibility of infection. If it is yeast (which I doubt) then you will have to get a prescription. That being said, I would not worry about wiping away all of the Desitin. It is almost impossible and will add to her irritation--it is supposed to stay and it does! Triple Paste is the best for this situation--I have had three girls and it always cleared it up for me! Hope this helps!

Two of my three children had diaper rash on a regular basis. Aquafor is good but we found Triple Paste to be the best. It's an over the counter that needs to be ordered at the pharmacy counter here in Florida--other states had it located behind the counter. It is more expensive but you don't have to use very much. It is not easy to wipe off and itsn't supposed to--it acts as a barrier. Don't know if you are also using baby powder. If you are I'd stop.

it can dry up and get crusty a little, not sure if anyone recommended ____@____.com ointment I love it. I love the clear kind and it does not do that. its great also the cream kind I is good to sorry if someone already recommend this but it is great it put it on even without a rash for younger babies

Hi congratulations to you! Poor baby. One thing that always worked for us in relieving the pain etc of diaper rash is Aveeno Oatmeal bath. (you can use a generic brand as well, the ingredients are the same) it will tell you to use the whole package but obviously you would adjust the amount you use for your newborn's bath size. Try to soak her bottom as long as you can. It has a strange consistency so I mix it with hot water in a sealed container, shake it up until it dissolves and then put it in my daughter's bath stirring it around. This worked wonders for us. Also, Walgreens sells a cream called Dyprotex that is really great at keeping the acids off of baby's skin. Both of these products together cleared up my daughter's rash really quickly. I know it's hard but the others are right, keep the diapers off when you can. You can check with your local hospital - they may be willing to give you a couple of the big waterproof pads that they use. Good luck, I hope baby is feeling better soon.

Hi D. :) Congratulation's first and foremost!! I have a 8 month old son and he has not had diaper rash a day in his life so far. I'm not sure if I should accredit this to luck, but I have a strong feeling that this has a lot to do with the fact that I actually make his wipes and use (sparingly) more "natural" diaper creams. To buy the ingredients to make the wipes may initially cost a bit, but the ingredients can be used over and over and turn out to be much more economical and bottom friendly :)

The basic recipe is as follows:

1. Take a paper towel roll, cut it in half and place into tupperware container.
2. Pour baby wipe solution over the paper towels to saturate.
3. Remove card board center.
4. When using wipes, take from the center outward.

Baby Wipe Solution:
1 - 2 Tablespoons of your baby's Liquid Soap / Shampoo
1 - 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 - 2 Cups Distilled Water
1 - 2 Tablespoons Tea Tree Oil
1 - 2 Tablespoons Calendula Oil

What soaps, oils, etc are used is what makes your recipe uniquely your own! If the paper towels on the roll don't work out for you, all I do is reel off the paper and fold them into a stack and then cut that stack in half. The tea tree oil is a great antiseptic and anti-fungal agent and the calendula oil soothes and is great for inflammations. You can get these at any Whole Foods or health food supermarket. I try to store the wipes I'm not using in the refrigerator so no germs or bacteria can get to it :) A diaper creme with calendula oil can also be found at a health food supermarket (A good brand is Weleda). Let me know if it works out (if you decide to try it), good luck!!!

S. H

hey there wow i remember those days ..it suck.. i went to the doc and they gave me some med .. it did not work so i long on the internet and found that a lot of people use lotrmin < foot cream/ jock itch> i know sound wierd but it worked and also aquaphor.. and no wipes.. the wipe contains chemicals atleast during you outbreak. i also had to swicth diapers.. the cheap ones worked better and huggies were the worst the have agel inthem yuk. i hope this help by the way my girl now is 3 and this all work . sound cooky but good.. R.

Diane,
Please spare yourself & infant. Use corn starch like a baby powder all around her bottom area! it will work almost over night to clear up everything! God bless you both!
Sincerely,
Kathy N.

A red ring around the anus can be a sign of a food allergy. If you are breastfeeding, consider removing common culprits from your diet- i.e. milk. If formula, consider switching to a soy variety.

Also I know it may take time to adjust to the idea- but the BESTt thing for diaper rash is fresh air. Consider not diapering 100% of the time. When you are with baby, place her on a waterproof pad with a burp cloth under her that can be changed out when she pees. Keeping her skin dry and aired out will work like nothing else can.

Check out blogs like http://www.pottywhisperer.com/howitworks.html for other info that may be helpful.
K

D.,
First of all, go out and buy a diaper rash cream called Butt Paste (Boudreux's ~not sure of the exact spelling). It comes in a bright yellow tube. It works, by far, better than Desitin.

Secondly, you have to clean your baby's bottom thoroughly. I know it's hard and it hurts her and it hurts you even more to rub, knowing that it hurts her. Place her in a little basin of warm water, with a little Aveeno oatmeal bath soak. They make a "baby" variety but if you can't find the baby variety, then get what is available. Her bottom is small...so you don't need much. Let her soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Use a baby wipe (it's smooth and less "abrasive" than a wash cloth) to gently rub her bottom to clean her thoroughly. I do not know what a yeast infection looks like so you will need to call your pediatrician for clarification. With my third child, he had the WORST diaper rash I've ever seen. His bottom was more than red...it was broken skin, bleeding and it lasted for about 3 weeks. The most persistent rash I've ever dealt with but a good friend of mine told me about Aveeno and I found the Butt Paste at CVS.

Also, one more thing. It's imperative that you keep her bottom dry so frequent diaper changes are a must. I also slathered an antibiotic ointment on my baby's bottom AND put a layer of the Butt Paste over it. It healed in a matter of days! DO call your pediatrician (or search online) for what a yeast infection looks like, symptoms, etc. I know this is difficult, being a first time mommy, but you'll manage through this just fine. We mommy's all start out new and with experience, we are able to share what we've learned with another new mommy some day.

I'm not 100% sure how you tell the difference but my 8 month old was given cream from her dr for a yeast infection and it didnt help so the nurse told me for a diaper rash and yeast to mix vasaline-hydro cream-milk mag. and it has been working great and i havent had to buy any diaper rash creams everytime she gets a little red i put it on right away and it goes away. its great. we have been using this since she was 4 months old. Hope this helps.

Congrats for you and your new baby!!! What a precious moment in time. First of all, what kind of wipes are you using? Sometimes the babys skin can be sensitive. Also, are you breast feeding or formula? This may also cause sensitvity. The very best diaper rash cream in the world is called "Triple Paste" You can find it at the drugstore, Walgreens etc. Sometimes you may have to ask the pharmacist. My daughter spent the first 4 weeks of life in NICU on alot of medication. Needless to say her bottom became very red, raw and peeling skin from all the medicaation coming through her system. This is the only diaper cream that worked. It cleard it up almost instant. It healed almost overnight. we continued to used it for her whole diapering life. My Aunt also used it on herself when she had some troubles "down there" from having chemotherapy. It worked very well for her too. And most importantly if you have questions, call the dr. Hope this helps and always follow your built in mommy intuition......
Km

My daughter is going on 8 months and when she was first born (a week old or so), she got the same rash. Horrible. I felt so bad wiping her. Get pampers sensitive wipes. They are the most sensitive. I used them on her for months since I figured she has very sensitive skin. It's worth the extra dollar and it will get better. Her rash lasted about three weeks. I spent day and night,when I could, using cloth diapers so she wouldn't have too much moisture and changing her as soonas she soiled herself ( as often as it was - all the time - it will get better sooner or later - don't worry) And insteand of using wipes, till it healed, I rinsed her bottom in the sink with warm water. This sounds extreme, but it won't be forever. I feel for you, Mommy. Take care and remember, this too shall pass. Oh, and one cool trick was using cornstarch on a cotton ball to help keep her bottom dry. Rather than creams which don't always work since they keep moisture trapped close to her skin. I hope this helps you.

You should make sure it isn't a yeast infection first...and if it isn't I really found that A+D Original Ointment really works well. Especially with girls because the ointment doesn't "travel" Good Luck!

hi,
I am a first-time mom too, with a boy. He got two BAD diaper rashes before 3 months, one requiring a prescription. But the most important thing my DR. told me was to clean w/cotton balls & water, and to air-dry the area BEFORE putting anything on it, otherwise you are just sealing wetness under that cream. And Desitin is the one w/the highest zinc-oxide, so it is the best one, my dr. said.
Personally, I used my hairdryer, on the lowest speed, on warm, about 5 feet away from him, to dry his little bum. It worked like a charm. I also used corn starch, available at Publix, to keep the area x-tra dry.
Good luck!,
J.
p.s. It went away in a few days w/that protocal.

I did not care for Destin or Balmex as they burn if the diaper rash is really red or they are raw from the rash. My doctor gave me a little recipe to us, thatowkred great with no crying or burning. You use A & D ointment, Neopsoren, mix thise together are best you can and then add liquid Mylanta. Mix together really good to make a paste. Put in on the rash, it is cold at first. But instant relief! no burning or crying. If you use that mix everytime you change the diaper the rash goes away in a day or so. Wish you the best of luck!

D.
I always had really good luck with Balmex. When my children had really bad diaper rash sometimes I would let them lay without a diaper on a comforter(washable) and just air out. Cornstarch sprinkled like powder sometimes works too. Good luck i know how hard it is to see your baby miserable.
L. M