Diaper Rash - Middletown, OH

Hello It been so long for me with having a baby but I work in a daycare with babies and I always go back to my old routines that I used on my children when that would happen my suggestion are vaseoline or powder instead of the thick creams they tend to not let the area breath as much and not to use any form of wipes they all sting the area use regular wash cloth with warm water no soaps if none of that help I would take the child to the doctor could be caused from something the child is eating or drinking that he is allergic to those are my suggetion hope they help the poor little guy!

friends marlaina mother of three age 17 14 and 11

Call his doctor and have them call something in. My son was like that and I called the doctor and he phoned something in and it was gone in 3-4 days.

Hi! I wanted to let you know of a product that is great. It is hard to find but you can still get it on the internet. It is Pinxav (pink salve). It is incredible. We have used for many rashes and it is the best thing since sliced bread!!!!

Hi C.,

We use cloth diapers also and when our little guy was around 4-8 weeks (he almost 4 months old now) he had some nasty diaper rash that just kept reappearing. If you're breastfeeding, you can try putting a little expressed breastmilk right on the affected area at each diaper change. This cleared up my sons in about 12-18 hours. Then to keep at bay, we have diaper-free time every day (about an hour) and during this time we apply a little Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm. When he was in disposables at night, we applied Burt's Bees Diaper Rash Ointment.

We also started using less detergent and more water when washing our cloth diapers. They go through a 20 min. cold soak, followed by a full cycle wash on hot (with very little detergent), then an additional cold water rinse.

Since we've started this regime he hasn't had any diaper rash.

Does he have normal looking baby poop? We're breastfeeding and I was experiencing some oversupply issues that lead to him having greenish stool... I think this contributed to the diaper rash also. But we've got that cleared up as well.

Good luck!

C., sorry to hear about the babies rash. From my experience,(I have six kids)not all babies respond to the same antecdotes. I like Ammens medicated powder, when my second child had such bad rash that it was nearly bleeding nothing that I had tried with his older brother worked for him(2nd baby).Then I was told about this miracle powder...and it worked beautifully!! Thank goodness..he was sooo miserable!
You may have to have the Pharmacy order it though, it's not usually on the shelves anymore. The last time I needed it I went to CVS Pharmacy and asked them to order it. It didn't take them too long to call me back and say it was in! In the meantime I would say use cornstarch on the babies bottom. It is somewhere around $8.00/containerfor the powder, but if it works it's well worth it, right?!
I hope you have great results! Good luck!

D. R. :)

Hi there! I have a 14 month old son who didn't have any diaper rash issues until about 9 months old. We tried A&D and Desitin and he ended up breaking out horribly after each use. A friend of mine suggested we try the Boudreaux's Butt Paste and I absolutly love it. It always clears him up by the next day and if you use it when you notice those first few bumps it's almost always gone within hours. I asked his doctor about the difference in results and she said that the chemicals are slightly different in each brand and some babies just don't react well to certain creams. The only downside to the butt paste is that it's a little pricier than the other brands but I really feel this is one case where it's worth the money to get a better product. If that doesn't clear it up you may need to get a prescription cream from your pediatrician. I hope this helps!

You may want to check with the doctor to make sure it isn't a yeast infection. That usually shows up as little red bumps that can creep up onto the stomach too. There are medications that can get rid of that. BUT if it is just a regular diaper rash, my favorite is what someone else mentioned already--Mix Aquaphor with a liquid antacid to make a creamy paste. The antacid neutralizes any of the acidity to cut the burning and the Aquaphor creates a barrier. Whenever my son (and previously my daughter) gets a diaper rash, I use that and it is gone within a day or two. I call it my "Magic butt paste" because everyone who has tried it loves it! We got the recipe from our pediatrician so I can't claim it as mine but I've sure passed it on to a lot of people.

i alternate vasaline and powder on my son and it always works. and a bath everyday while he has it. he has really sensitive skin

Brown cornstarch in a skillet and spinkle on his bottom like baby powder. The wipe run under warm water to get all the other stuff out of them before using on his bottom. This was the only thing that work on my son's bottom after countless of doctors appointments. When my Grandmother shared this with me I was willing to try almost anything at that time and it worked.

C., you have to try PINXAV!! It works wonders!! I have used it for both of my daughters. I have not had to buy it in a long while (it comes in a big tub) but it was over the counter at that time. Good Luck!!

My advice is to try Desitin Original or some other ointment that has a high concentration of zinc oxide. A&D works sometimes, but the zinc oxide really kicks diaper rash's butt. If it's raw and red, I'd also add some Neosporin aong with the Desitin. Hope he feels better!

...LF

Try blow drying his bottom before putting the cream on. The key is to get it super super dry, otherwise the cream will lock moisture against his skin.

Good luck!

i am a 56 yr mom of three kids and four grandkids. this is an old time remedy that i was told about, it works, i used it on my kids and i have told other moms about it. take a clean dry skillet and put some flour in the skillet, burn the flour and when it is burnt, let it cool and use like baby powder. this has worked for me and i have even used it on my grandbabies. I really hope this works for you. good luck.

We went through evry diaper rash treatment in the book with our first. Two things seemed to work where everything else failed. The first is equal parts of Aquaphor and Maalox mixed together (very hard to mix but worth it) and the second is Triple Paste. BTW we use cloth as well and these did not affect the diapers we use...good job choosing cloth:)

Try Desitin...that along with a little sprinkle of baby powder worked great on my kids. A&D ointment always made it worse. My youngest son seemed to have it the worst and I would use Desitin and baby powder, by the next morning it would be pretty much healed up.
Keep in mind that Desitin is a think ointment, so you have to put it on gently, especially if the rash has open sore spots.
Hope this helps...

I have had a multitude of problems with diaper rash and this is what worked for me. First off I should say it will take time, don't expect a quick recovery. I would recommend disposable diapers until it's gone and as much naked time as possible. The best over the counter is Desitin, the original formula, not the creamy kind. It has the highest concentration of zinc oxide and that's the ingredient you need. Do not use baby wipes, even the extra sensitive ones will keep a rash going, use a wash cloth with warm water. A pain in the butt (no pun intended) I know, but once I finally forced myself to not deter from this practice the rash went away. Hope this helps!

PinXav worked wonders on my daughter. You can only get it at the pharmacy counter -- but it's only 5 of 6 dollars. I used to use A&D but it didn't seem to do the trick. I use Aquaphor by day and Desitin at night. When she does get a rash -- it's PinXav to the rescue.

I know cloth diapers are environmentally friendly and commmend you on using them. Howevever, when your child has a rash, I woudl use the disposable diapers b/c it whips the moisture away from their burned skin. Also, fresh air is best. I put a plastic table cloth on the ground and a soft sheet over it and let her lay/play on that as much as possible.

I'm a 30 year old, part-time worker, with a 11 month old that has had her share of diaper rashes. Thank goodness for mommy-friends who shared their wisdom with me. good luck!

If the baby has a rash you should stay away from using wipes until it totally heals. I have a 1 year old and when she would get diaper rash the doctor told me to use soap and water to clean her and no wipes or if I was away from home to use a little towel and wet the towel and clean with just water. Another home remedy would be to use baking soda once you have cleaned the area sprinkle about a small spoon of baking soda and that it. The baking soda helps sooth and heal the rash. I tried it and it really worked!

I have found that each of my kids was different. My daughter has very sensitive skin, and the only diaper rash cream that clears up her rash if it isn't a yeast infection is Balmex. I've tried all the other zinc oxide OTC treatments I could find - Butt Paste, Desitin, J&J, generic, etc. None of them worked, but Balmex did. Also, my mom told me that she used neosporin on us when we had a rash that wouldn't go away, and it always cleared it up. I've used it once or twice on my daughter (before I discovered Balmex) and it worked pretty well. You'll probably just have to experiment to see what works for your son!

Equal parts Aquaphor mixed with liquid Maalox. Mix this up really well, it has always worked wonders for me. The pharmacy used to mix it up for me.....but I found it much cheaper to do it myself!

I have used Aquanox.. this is something you can ask for through the pharmacy.. its actually Aquaphor cream mixed with Maalox.. but its really hard to mix on your own.. so the pharmacist can mis it in their mixers.. it works wonders and is not medicated. SOme pharmacists dont want the bother of making it.. if thats the case.. sometimes you can get your dr to write a script then they have to do it :)

Call your pediatrician for a prescription of Bactroban. My son had the same thing -- before it gets too out of hand, you might need something stronger than an over-the-counter product. Bactroban will clear it up within a few days.

I'm originally from Warren, OH, but am living in Italy. I have a 11 month old son and perhaps some different remedies for diaper rash. First off, I suggest avoiding any kind of wipes. I use cotton and water, but when I started wipes, even the gentle ones, my son had diaper rash. My oediatrician suggested using a mixture of olive oil and water. About half and half of each. Mix it until it seems creamy, although I never could get it very thick. Rub it all over affected and even non affected areas. It's 100% natural and might help what artificial remedies cannot... Hope it helps! Good luck!

My son has had the same problem. Kroger, as well as other stores, carries a brand called Butt Paste. No I am not kidding. I know it sounds stupid but it went away overnight! It was rated very highly in all the parent magazines. A&D never did anything for us either.
By the way, my husband is a science middle school teacher also. Hang in there!
M. C.

My son had a very bad diaper rash when he was an infant, I had to go away for a few days and daddy was home with the little guy...well daddy feed him a lot of fruit...he said it was the only thing he would eat...well, needless to say he had a very bad diaper rash, he would cry when he had to go potty...I took him to the doctor and he said to find the diaper rash ointment with the highest content of zink in it...look at the ingredients on the back of the box. I found one and that was fairly high, and the diaper rash went away in a matter of days. I continued to use it (sorry I can't remember the name, my son is now 8) and he never had diaper rash again. I also use use it on my horses noses (they have white hair with pink skin) and it helps them from not getting their noses sunburned in the summer.

hope this helps!

Try Seventh Generation disposable diapers at night if you're using a name brand like pampers or huggies. They are made with unbleached materials and are much gentler on their little bottoms,etc. My 7 month old has never had a problem since we started using them(We had to use Pampers Swaddlers at first because of size. The ones from the hospital were fine but the ones we bought at Target(which were suppose to be the same type)caused a rash)

When I talked to a pediatrician about my son's diaper rash she told me to use only product with at least 40% zinc oxide. She said to put on a very think layer and I would notice a difference in a day or two. It did work for us.

Ask the pharmasist for "Resinal". It's a diaper rash cream that doesn't need an RX but they used to keep it behind the counter (it may be on the shelf now). I used it for our daughter when she was a baby - but last bought it for our great-nephew. Works like a charm. She had a terrible rash that wouldn't go away. It cleared up within 48hrs. (Can only use it about 3times/day though) Good luck.

My son is almost 5 now, but when he was still in diapers I had a Pharmacist suggest the World's Best diaper rash cream.....what you do is mix Aquafor moisturizing cream and Maalox together in a small bowl -- there is no certain amount of either just however much you want to make. Keep it in the refrigerator so it stays cold. The first day I used this on my son I saw results by that same evening. I now have passed this onto my younger sisters who use it on my neices --- hope it works just as well for you!! :0)

Hi! My daughter also had a terrible diaper rash that would not go away. The Dr. at one point gave me Nyastatin, but the thing that worked the best was a powder called Caldesene. It is in a pink bottle and I get it at Walgreens or Rite Aid. This stuff is great and I like it much better than A&D which I also used on my older daughter. I think the creams are hard to wipe off which can irritate their skin as well. So, give the Caldescene a try I love it!

Hi!

Sorry to hear about your little one! I agree with the suggestion of Aquaphor; however, I took it a step beyond. Thanks to the advice of a cousin who worked in a pharmacy, I mixed equal parts of Aquaphor with a liquid antacid like Maalox or Mylanta. The Aquaphor is a wonderful protectant against that irritating urine & the liquid antacid helps to pull the acidity from the existing diaper rash out which gives some relief. It's a bit of messy concoction but it really is for a good cause!

Hope this helps,
C. Y.

Hi C., it looks like you've got alot of good responses so I'll put mine out there too. I was using alot of the other diaper rash creams and it didn't seem to help then someone told me about bag balm. It worked wonders for my kids. Just another suggestion for you.

I just seen your message and don't know if you still need the help but I'll give my advice just in case, Try buttpaste. It does work I have used it on my daughter, it's price is outragous for the amount that you get but it is worth it, I think. Hope it helps, sorry so late

my dr. recommended resinol. We love it!

My twin boys had diaper rash that were pretty awful (comes from sensitive skin rubbing against a wet diaper, even if you change them right away, they still would get it). So my mom told me to go to the Farmer's Supply store and get this one ointment that they use on chapped cow's teats (from being used for milking). I know it sounds gross, but there is one that is for human use and is organic and it works. In fact, it was the only thing that worked and that thing lasted for the three years my twins were in diapers. I ended up giving it away. No kidding.

Hope that helps.

R. B ~~ proud mom of twin boys that are now five

At the local pharmacy they have a diaper cream called pinkxav (sounds like pink sav) and it worked wonders on my little ones. Its about $5 and you have to ask the phamacist for it, but it is over the counter.

A&D ointment never worked on my kids. Their doctor recommends Pinxav, it is not usually on the shelf. It is over the counter, but you have to ask for it at the pharmacy. My daughter had one rash, I used this and it went away. After that, I used it with every diaper change. She never had another rash again. A little bit goes a long way. I used it on my second daughter and she never had a rash. Hope this helps!

The miracle cure....... Calsadine Powder...you can buy it online or at Meijers...it's great.....you can also use Aquaphor....that's the cure all!! Good luck!

Even if its not a yeast infection, Clitrimazole cream works wonders. Once its cleared up you could use vaseline at changes to protect the skin.
If he is drinking juice, stop it for a bit, the acids may be causeing the problems. Everytime I give my son juice this happens.

Have you tryed corn starch,It worked great for my grand son

not sure if you are still taking new recommendations, but my first babysitter made up this concoction and it is a sure thing...
mix vaseline and baby powder with cornstarch in it (the cornstarch, in the baby powder, is a must)...
mix until the consistency looks like white icing..
slather it and SERIOUSLY.... IT IS AMAZING

good luck

I don't know what brand of diapers you use at night, but my kids had a similar issue and it turned out to be an allergy to the brand of diapers we used. We changed brands and it cleared up after about a week. Hope this helps, I also found out that this is actually a common allergy in infants these days.

Hi C., The on ly diaper rash cream that worked for my son is Desitin Original in the purple and white tube. I have tried everything!! The other option is Aquaphor, but try the desitin first. His rash was so bad his little bum was bleeding and the Desitin cleared it up in a matter of 2-3 days!

Hope this helps!

Try a different creme. My oldest could have any on his bum but the youngest would break out more. The only thing that worked on Greg was borofax. It could be a combination of a diaper rash and an allergy to the creme.

He may have a food allergy. If you are nursing keep a food journal to look at what you are eating and see if anything changes when you start taking things out of your diet. If you are bottle feeding it may that it is the wrong formula for him.

C.,
What does your pediatrician say? Yeast can look different on different skin. If it's not going away, it needs stronger medicine for what's actually causing it(yeast/fungus). Have you tried Aquaphor?? If you've tried everything and nothing is helping, call your pediatrician.
Also, look for food allergies. If you are breasfeeding,it could be carrots,squash,etc. or tomatoes(sauce).
Good Luck!!

The thing that worked best for me was a perscription my ob wrote for my daughter. We would get it From Kids and Cures in Boardman. She called it The bomb..and it was...We also used Pinksav LOVE IT! I get it at Walmart behind the Pharmacy..Good luck!

Try Aquaphor, an ointment made by Eucerin. You can find it in the lotion aisle. It comes in a tube or jar. It is awesome for diaper rash, dry or chapped skin (even lips and cheeks), and grown-ups! I carry a sample-size tube with me at all times.

Hi C.,
I would like to make this response a long story told short.
#1)I found that rinsing my son and daughters' bottoms off in the tub or sink, and them patting them dry with a hand towel, worked a lot better than wipes. The wipes, alcohol free or not, irritated their already sore bottoms.
#2)Unless you have already tried this and have found your son to be allergic, Desitin (CREAMY) worked wonders when my kids were babies, now 8,4,and 2. Only the creamy. The other kinds either didn't give enough barrier between changes or was too thick.
#3) Let your son be without a diaper or anything on in a safe area. Letting the air on his bottom may offer relief, too.
#4) Check out the diapers being used. It is possible that your son is allergic to the fabric in the cloth diapers or the disposable diapers. My oldest was prone to rash unless we used LUVS diapers.
#5)Or it could be just that his dirty diapers need changed extremely often. His bottom may be very sensitive to his dirty diapers.

Good luck I hope you are able to help him find a resolution for his poor bottom. Hope I might have helped.

if the A&D is not working it may be a rash that will need to be kept dry in order to heal--try Gold Extra-strength Medicated Powder. It has worked miracles in the past with my children.

equal parts desitin, corn starch and mylanta (the liquid antacid). this is the miracle remedy, i swear.

Hi C.,
I'm a 41 yo mother of a 22 month old girl.
After trying many creams, etc, I have learned that for her, Aquaphor is the ONLY answer
for persistent diaper rash. Put it on with a thick layer and it creates a barrier against unwanted moisture. It's at any drugstore and inexpensive.
Good luck,
L.
ps- It's also great for cuts, scrapes and other abrasions.

My youngest son would get the worst diaper rash and not even the most expensive diaper cream would help. I found that if I use a product called Aquaphor, (can be found anywhere they sell pharmacy products) it is very thick like vaseline, but has a healing agent in it. I apply this to the affected area and then apply cornstarch baby power. This always seemed to work on his diaper rash within 1 day. Hope this helps. If you purchase the Aquaphor it is not cheap, you can find it in the lotion section, use the one that comes in a tub, it is thicker.

A.

A little about me:
I am a mother of three wonderful boys and a middle school technology teacher. My husband is a firefighter and "Mr. Mom" He loves it. We have a lot of time to spend together as a family.

You need the miracle ointment -- you can get it at the pharmacy, but you have to ask the pharmacist for it -- they keep it behind the counter. It is a little pricier than the other stuff. It is called "triple paste" -- use it and you will see a difference overnight -- if you put a little on for prevention, you won't have the diaper rash problems. I have three kids and they all used it -- and two of my kids had diaper rash so bad they bled! Good luck!

My kids could never use any creams or ointments without more irritation. Try cleaning his bottom and letting him soak in warm water. Cover his bottom with the baby powder made from corn starch before putting a diaper back on. You can find it with the baby products it says corn starch right on the front of the label.

Hi,
My now 6 week old son came home from the hospital with a nasty diaper rash. He was in the special care nursery, and I don't know how it happened. Anyways, it got so bad it was like he had two big blisters that were red as can be. A nurse and my pediatrician's office recommended two things. 1. A product called "bag balm" that you can find in the pet supply section of Wal-Mart or probably other pet stores. I comes in a green metal can. It was originally designed for cow udders, but it worked very well on our son providing a barrier. You'll probably not want to use this though when he has a cloth diaper on. 2. Mylanta or Maalox liquid. Put some on his bottom with a cotton ball, and let it air dry or blow it dry, then continue with diapering. This helps combat acidity from their bowel movements that can irritate. Finally, I noticed that certain diapers that have powdery scents caused irritation, specifically Pampers. This is what they used in the hospital too. I switched to Huggies, which aren't scented, but I had a bunch of Pampers people had bought me. When I tried reintroducing those diapers because I wanted to use them, he started breaking out again! And, continue with the airing out. All these things helped his rash go away within a week. I hope you get it cleared up soon!

Aveeno Rash cream always worked best for my boys diaper rash. I noticed a huge difference after one application!
Also we used a wet baby wash cloth instead of wipes when they had diaper rashes.
They never really got diaper rash very often but the second I saw what could turn into a bad rash, I put Aveeno on it!

You could try some monistat cream on his bottom just to proove it's not yeast. If you aren't breast feeding it could be an allergy to dairy. I'm not assuming you are or aren't breast feeding. That's a sensitive topic. I wondered if you child's skin was fair. It seems fair children have more allergies. My child had yeast problems, but it took a long time to figure it out. She developed cronic ear infections after I stopped breast feeding at 10 months. Finally I took her off milk & dairy, then rotated soy milk, rice milk, and goats milk, and she hasn't had an ear infection, or butt rash since. You sound like a good proactive mom. Keep changing doctors, searching online, and asking quesions and you'll figure it out.

Original Desitin and Pinxsav worked best for us. I always made my own wipes or used Senisive skin wipes for the diaper bag. We always got the diaper rash to clear right up.

when we first started cloth diaper my son had the worst rash i have ever seen! I realized that the cloth diaper needed changed frequently unlike disposables and if i "suspect" a dirty diaper to change it RIGHT away.. once his skin got used to his PH balance in his "pooty" and pee with more frequent changes it has helped. I am sure someone else had siad this but you really arent suppose to use any diaper rash cream with cloth.. it prevents absorbtion and DOesn not come off in the wash...i am going to email a freind of mine that sells them to see if she has anymore suggestions for you..we also rewashed our cloth in dyefree fragrance free color free detergent.. NO fabric softener.. and use disposable until the rash heals up.. i am all about cloth diapers for tons of reasons but when it comes to sore booties i "splerge" i do agree if you are nursing be careful what you eat as well.. tomatoes and dairy can be fierce on his bottom.. good luck and kudos on the cloth!

Try a hair dryer on low/cool setting after a warm bath with mild soap. Then put a little baby powder in the diaper. This has worked miricles on all three of my kids bad diaper rash.

I used to be a buyer for diaper rash cream and there are some great ones on the market (my favorite is Boudreau's Butt Paste) but the above works best on the bad stuff.

Try PinXav or Butt Paste, both are available at Target and Discount Drug Mart, I think. We have found these to work much better than A & D. Hope it helps.

Try using Lotrimin. It's an athlete's foot medicine, but it really dries out the rash. My kids' doctor recommended it when I had a similar problem. I highly recommend it for those really bad rashes to clear it up quickly. Also try avoiding too much juice or anything else that can cause loose stools until it's cleared up.

I am the mother of 3, ages, 9, 6, and 5, so we're past the diaper rash stage! But I sure miss that baby stage at times!

try triple paste. i know it's what they use at Riley. you should be able to find it most drug stores. it's a little pricey, but it WORKS!

Hi C.,

My daughter has had some pretty bad diaper rashes. I have used pinkxav, which is over the counter. Her pediatrician also has me make up a little mixture of Maalox, Aquaphor (both OTC) and prescription Nystatin cream. This seemed to work fairly well too.

Good Luck!!

H.

I used tea tree oil on a stubborn rash once and it worked like a charm.

My son has the same problem when I use cloth diapers on him. I use ABC Baby Hair and Body Wash and ABC Diaper Rash Cream. It is a gentle, herbal cream so I can use as much of it as I want without the effects of using products with mineral oil in them. I use it every time I change his diaper and it keeps the rash away. You can purchase it from Arbonne International. Also, I am able to stay at home with my three children (daughter 4, son 2, son 11 months) because of Arbonne. I have a home-based business with them and work after I schedule time with my family and all our other commitments. If you are interested in learning more, please go to my website at www.hwilson.myarbonne.com It is worth a look if it means you get to stay home with your children. If you are not interested in this diaper cream, look for a health store that would sell a product that does not use Mineral Oil and you will see him clear up in hours.
I will be praying for your husbands business to fly so you can come home with your babies. I was homeschooled and it meant the world to me to have my mother home with all of us everyday. We are still best friends. Enjoy this journey!
H. W.

Butt paste does work really well so does breast milk. Also my daughter had issues with all disposable diapers. O' I if you do stop teaching get a big life insurance, because my is a retired teacher and my dad past away, I do not know what she would do without her retirement that she gets. Sorry if I sound like a downer it was just was something I had never though about until now. I am just so glad of state teachers retirement.

I have to say I had the same problem with my 2 years old when she was a baby and it did in fact turn out to be a yeast infection. However, try Aquafor on it. It is kind of expensive, but it is awesome for lots of things. Hope this helps.
S. Neier

My kids used to get bad diaper rash. I used cornstarch. It dries it up. Just sprinkle some on the rash and put the diaper back on, if you can put some on and then leave the diaper off for just a little bit. I know how boys are without a diaper but it helps dry faster. Also, there is a cream called Boudreax Butt Paste. I found that it was better than A&D.

I have 3 boys. My youngest used to get diaper rashes so bad he would bleed. My baby sitter suggested I use browned flour. I was skeptical at first, but I noticed a change the next time I changed him after applying the browned flour. I couldn't tell you how to prevent them, but this will at least make them bearable. I hope it works for you like it did for me.

Butt Paste works the best. You can get it at Walmart, Walgreens, Target. Good luck

cornstarch works really good and always use a wash cloth no soap pat not wipe

i swear by cornstarch baby powder.

creamy destin or night time destin works wonder. i have also used aveeno which worked very well. GOOD Luck!

I've been watching my 16 month old granddaughter who has had a nasty diaper rash. My son asked the local pharmacist what to use and he suggested "Huggies" brand oitment. Within hours, her rash was cleared up. The stuff is amazing. We found it at a "Rite Aid" store, but you can find it just about anywhere. It's a lot less expensive than the others too. Also one other thing we've used that works well is "Ammens" medicated powder. It also works wonders for diaper rash.

It could be yeast, you might want to take him to your doctor. Cloth diapers are fine if they're changed regularly, but if left on, the urine can burn their bottoms. I know caregivers say they do it often, but I know some only do when it's poop.
Since disposables are so awesome at absorbing all the moisture, those may be better. Just make sure he doesn't have an allergy to the diaper. It could be the brand you're using.

Hi C.! My daughter is 4 months old and I have only had to deal with diaper rashes maybe twice. Whenever her bottom gets a slight hint of red I put this paste on and it is fine the next day. What I use is Boudreaux's Butt Paste. It is wonderfull! When she had a diaper rash break out I used the paste and it was gone in 2 days.

My daughter's skin is very sensitive and she's got a constant rash. My doctor has me put Lotrimin on it four times/day, and now he instructed me to follow that up with Pinxav (pink salve). So far it's working great! When she doesn't have an actual rash (just irritation) I love Aveeno diaper rash cream. Also, California Baby makes a Diaper Area Calming Spray that I like to use to clean or just spray on for prevention. Hope this helps!

We have a homemade diaper cream suggested by a pediatrician that works wonders. Mix 1/4 cup Aquaphor with 2 TBSP of Maalox. Mix it with an electric mixer until smooth. Use liberally. We usually double or triple the recipe because we use it so much. It works great!

Hello! Try Pink Sav- It is the best! You can find it at CVS- you might have to ask the pharmacist for it. It is a little expensive but I have tried everything and Pink Sav will clear up the diaper rash in a day, it really is the best :) Good luck!

It could be a yeast infection. If so the A&D will not work & you have to use a yeast infection cream. I would be 99% sure that is the case!

I have found that pinxav works wonders. You can ask the pharmacy for it. It is not prescription but it is usually kept behind the counter.

I used it on my children and for the children I babysit.

C. R

Use corn starch like baby powder...it works wonders!

Destin overnight works miracles. It had the largest amount of oxide in it which takes care of the rash immediately.. Make sure it is the overnight kind. It has a purple label.

lah

I use Arbonne Diaper rash cream, and it is incredible. It is botanically based, so you're not putting chemicals on your baby's bottom. It has such great healing properties that I put it on any cut or scrape on my babies' bodies!

My oldest had this problem although hers did turn out to be a yeast infection. It doesn't make sense to me, but A&D ointment always made her rashes worse. I quit using it altogether. My pediatrician gave her a prescription cream (probably cortisone, but it's been so long I honestly don't remember) which cleared it right up. We discovered that for some reason she was actually allergic to Pampers. She broke out whenever we used them. Switched to Huggies and Luvs for diapers and Balmex for rashes. No more problem. Hope this helps. Also try letting him nap bare butt. It gets messy to clean up sometimes, but the more you let his little bottom air out (without even cloth diapers) the quicker he will heal. Best of luck to you and your son. I know it is not a pleasant situation.

Hi C.! What I've found that works really good, is BAG BALM. You can buy it at Wal-mart in the pet department. Its used on cow's utters to keep them from chaffing. My now 5 yr old son used to get rashes constantly and the babysitter introduced it to me and I've used it ever since.

Ask the pharmacist for Pinxav (pronounced pink salve). It's the absolute best for stubborn diaper rash. Hope this helps!

hello my father told me something that works for diaper rash and that is corn starch it keeps them dry and are no perfumes like powder. thanks

Try Triple Paste. Worked great for us.

Which brand of disposable diapers are you using? My daughters had "princess butts" and the only two brands that I could use was pampers premium, and White Cloud from Walmart. Needless to say after I found the White Clouds, I never went back. They are around $15 for a carton depending, on size there is over 100 diapers in each box. I would also suggest buying bleachfree Paper towls cut the roll in 1/2 and soak it in a baby shampoo and water solution. Store the Homemade wipes in a tupperware or in a tight closing wipes box. Make your own wipes essentially. If you are using cloth diapers look into what they use to wash them at the diaperservice, or if you are washing them. Baby butts seem to be really sensitive to bleach. I would stay away from the A and D ointment until diaperrash has cleared up, it keeps the area too moist and warm and it is not strong enough of a barrier to keep poop and pee away from the skin. I would try a desitin creamy or any other zinc based formula since it is drying and barrier, to prevent it turning into a yeast rash. Powder is also helpful to keep things dry and soothed.
Hope this helps.
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Hi i really had a problem with diaper rash with my daughter. I found that corn starch works the best. Give that a try and if not try buttpaste you can get it at walmart..and just put it on at night. I hope he gets better.

A little about me: I am a wife and a mother with two children Justs and Shayla. My husband works construction and is out of town alot.

One of my boys just had this problem (I have 6 month old twin boys). The doctor's office told me to put hydrocortisone cream on it three times a day, and use Lantiseptic (you ask for this at the pharmacy counter) on with every diaper change until it is gone. It was gone within two days.

Hi C.,

I have 2 kids and have tried various ointments. The one that has worked for my kids is Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment. I'm not a huge Burt's Bees fan, but this ointment I wouldn't go without. It's a bit pricey but I think it was well worth it. You can find it at Target and a few other places or online. Good Luck!

Have you tried using Desitin ointment instead? I always used Desitin ointment, a good thick film of ointment, cake with cornstarch or baby powder, keep diapers dry and clean and reapply at every diaper change until rash is gone. Hope this helps.

Although my little ones never really got diaper rashes, the little girl that I babysit always has them. Her mom had tried everything even cream from her pediatrician. Through trial and error I found what worked best for her was Desitin, not creamy, but the thick stuff like the nighttime one and then sprinkle powder over it. If I were watching her for 2 days in a row it would be gone after doing it at every diaper change. I know all babies are different but just keep trying different things until you find what works for your son. Good Luck!

A nurse told me to do this and it works great. Next time you give him a bath, put a little bit of the Dreft baby detergent in the water. It will clear it up in no time (at least it did when my kids had one). She also said it's great when kids fall and scrap their knees and elbows. It helps heal the sore and keep out infection. I guess kinda like perioxide or rubbing alcohol, but gentler. You just need to use about 2 or 3 tablespoons in the bathtub.

have you tried Aquaphor or sometimes mix Aquaphor and Mylanta (not mint) together. (easier to mix if you microwave for seconds)

First of all, let me apologise if this infomation has already been given as you have so many posts. But I thought it was better to be redundant than let you keep floundering!

My son & daughter had bottom issues when they were young! My son had frequent loose stools which caused an aweful rash!
I used cloth diapers and I made home made wipes of baby oil, water and tea tree oil and used baby wash clothes for wipes. The tea tree oil will aid in clearing up the rash.
My daughter was allergic to disposables! We could only use huggies. She refused to wear cloth once she could walk as she was so petite and the were so bulky! It took me awhile to figure it out, but even now (she is 5 years and wears pull up's at night) she can break out in a rash within hours!
I would suggest keeping a journal of what brand, including cloth and the progression of the rash. I would also recommend checking your diet. If you are nursing it could be something you are eating, or it could be the type of formula you are using.

Best of luck!

Go to Merrill Pharmacy and get that "Dr. Sirlen's" cream, it will clear it up in two days flat...Its pricey, but that stuff lasts for forever!...You could also call your ped and have them sign you up for a perscription to something too!

Hi! Try Pinxav pronounced "pink salve" it worked on my two kids diaper rash. MV

Try Desitine and cake it on. Don't use wipes that have soap in them, the soap irritates the rash. You could just use a wash cloth and water. You can also put corn startch in the diaper as well. Aquaphor is another alternative to A&D.

I would recommend a brand of diaper rash ointment called "Butt Paste". (you can get it at Wal-mart) I have used it on my 15 week old son and I usually see great results in as little as 2 diaper changes. Good luck!

I'd like to suggest going to a local health food store or specialty baby store (not all would have this) and looking for a natural herbal diaper rash cream. Mineral oil (or petroleum, or anything that sounds like petroleum!)is prevelant in many baby oils and creams and actually is bad for the skin. The herbs in a natural herbal cream should help soothe the rash as well as protecting his little bum from wetness. Natural creams tend to be thinner than others like A&D, so while the rash is more prevelant, you may want to put it on a little more thickly and change it more often.
Kudos on the cloth diapering! HTH!

I have never used cloth diapers, so you may want to research the one mom's comment about not using diaper rash creams with cloth diapers. My son used to get awful diaper rash to the point of bleeding no matter how often I changed him, no matter what wipes or diapers I used. Our pediatrician told us to mix equal parts of Aquaphor, and Maalox. (You can use a drugstore brand of the Maalox, and silly as it sounds any flavor will work fine. but spend the money on the Aquaphor, I have found nothing better, and you can use it on your dry hands and lips.) We were told that the Maalox ill help balance the PH in the diaper. (I saw another mom mentioned she used an electric mixer.....I just took the cotton off the end of a q-tip and sat and mixed it for about 20 min in an old 35mm film container. (only small thing aroung the house that I had with a lid on it.

Hopefully that helps you! Good luck!

I actually realized recently that plain old vaseline works great for diaper rash. My mother used to work in a nursing home and that's all they use on the residents there because it keeps their skin moisturized and protects the skin from the urine. My son has really sensitive skin and if I use anything but vaseline, it seems to take longer to clear up. I've tried Desitin, Butt Paste, Aveeno diaper rash cream and Pinxav- they have all seemed to make the rash either last longer or get worse. Vaseline works the best for my sensitive baby butt. HA HA. I hope that helps.

C.,
My daughter is now 5 yrs old. The day we brought her home from the hospital, her bottom was bleeding. Our pediatrician informed us to buy diaper liners. They are hard to find but they are made by Gerber. These keep the wetness away from the skin when they wet. He also had us go by Lotromin AF. It is an anti-fungal cream found by the athletes foot creams in the store. I have never used anything else since. It cleared her bottom right up. Hope this helps.

B.

I have a 10 month old daughter who is also very prone to diaper rash. Right now I've had a lot of success with California Baby Diaper Area Wash. Don't switch to disposables if you can help it - I find those just aggravate my daugther's rash, and she does *much* better in cloth, even though dealing with liners to keep the cream off the cloth is annoying. Use cloth wipes, if you can, I can't really use any kind of wet wipe with Lexi.

She gets yeast infections - I know you said you researched it, but it could be worth trying an anti-fungal cream - our doctor has prescribed two different ones for DD and they've both worked well.

Good luck - I always feel like such a bad mom when she gets one of these I can't clear up. I finally got rid of one that she'd had for two weeks, the first antifungal cream had lost its effectiveness because we used it so much.

You already do what I would have suggested in combining cloth and disposables! This took care of the diaper rash my son was getting. The only think I can think is that just water on the wipes isn't enough. I make a soap solution that has been keeping my son cleaner with the cloth wipes:

1 part baby shampoo or head-to-toe soap
1 part baby oil
4 parts water

I do 1/4 cup, 1/4 cup, 1 cup and keep it in a jar and then put it in a suds pump (like from Pampered Chef, PM me for more info). A friend of mine does about the same thing bu just puts it in a spray bottle and sprays it right on her son's butt.

I also use corn starch powder, but 2 months is a little young to use powder because they can inhale it...but you could try shielding his face and using it if nothing else works.

Good Luck!!

Does your son have any indication of allergy? Eczema, reflux, high activity, fussy, difficulty sleeping? My last two had diaper rash that was the nastiest stuff you ever saw. Even when their diapers were changed right away, a bowel movement would scald the skin off their bottoms if they had an allergen exposure. A similar thing happened when they urinated. Everywhere the urine touched, it would leave a rash, though not as severe as the bowel movements caused. We used Mylanta sponged on their backside with a cotton ball to reduce the acidity, but it continued to happen. Theirs turned out to be food allergies, but my oldest was simply allergic to most brands of diapers. You can also check the laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc used for the cloth diapers. I'm sure you've tried almost everything, though. If allergy seems like it might fit, read "Is This Your Child?" by Doris Rapp. Many doctors and allergists do not fully appreciate the wide range of symptoms that are due to allergy.

Mom of 3: 8, 5, and 3 with lots of allergies to deal with!