Diaper Rash Won't Go Away

My daughter ended up having a yeast infection. They can often look like a diaper rash. We just use over the counter Yeast infection cream for ladies.

Try to add water to the juice but only give juice once a day. Use corn starch on the babies bottom. That will help clear up the rash. But yes the juice is giving the baby diareah which will cause the rash.24 year old mother of 4.

Hi A.,
My 18-mth old little girl has been dealing with the same thing! She goes like clockwork at least 4 times a day, usually kinda soft, not hard, but not diarrhea either. And yes, it has created a terrible diaper rash, but we got rid of it! Here's what we do... first, it's WAY too hot outside and kids are going to be sweaty and have a harder time staying dry, so keeping up with the diaper change as soon as she goes is CRITICAL. Second... we use a combo of cornstarch powder and THEN a Boudreaux's Butt paste or Balmex. But she has to be totally dry and clean before adding anything! Also, you have to use a soft cloth or towel, with only water, while she's so irritated... wipes have alcohol in them, which will hurt her when you wipe her bottom, then will dry her out too much on top of that.

I have also used Ammens medicated powder (for adults) when it's been really, really bad, but I wouldn't keep that up for more than 2 days.

If she goes to daycare (as mine does) you just have to be really clear with her teachers about changing her immediately as soon as she goes... it's the only way to help her!

Good luck!
K.

Have you considered it might be a yeast infection. My daughter gets them a lot and I always thought they were diaper rashes but my pediatrician said it wasn't. I use Lotrimen for a day or two and it is gone. Also, it is good to give her yogurt, it helps and plenty of air. I remember a few weeks ago walk down my street with my 6 mth old in no diaper to air out her bad yeast infection from daycare. If the rash has a few red spots or dots to it then it is a yeast infection. Sometimes my daughters would be so bad that it was just totally red. Now I always use Lotrimen first and then if it doesn't go away after a few days then I use diaper rash creme. My pediatrican also said that baths help a lot too and to let that area air dry. Good luck, it is so painful for them.

It could be yeast. My oldest daughter used to get it all the time. I think I would put a call into the ped. HTH :)

hey have you tried triple paste. I love the stuff. You can get it at Target or Wal-mart. My son also gets very bad diaper rash and that is pretty much the only thing that works for him. You have to put a lot on though. I hope this helps.

I am also a first time mom, and pretty much single parent for half the year. Are you military?

It is possible she has a yeast infection, but before you freak out about that, here are a few home remedies to try first.

Old Wives Tale that actually works: burnt flour. Brown up some flour on the stove and let it cool. At each diaper change, use it like you would baby powder. It absorbs the moisture and helps to keep her dry.

Very easy trick: When you change her, let her dry out for about five minutes before you put that stiffling diaper back on. This will ensure that her bottom is dry. Putting a diaper on over a wet bottom can tend to make things worse.

Sometimes with my daughter, we combine both of the above with a layer of cream between the dry bottom and powder/flour. This provides a moisture barrier and provides an absorbant layer for the urine that doesn't get absorbed into the diaper right away. She now asks for cream & powder when she has a sore booty!

Don't lose heart! Oh, also check the foods she is eating, sometimes an allergic reaction only occurs when the food is broken down. My daughter had allergic reactions to tuna for a long time, now she has grown out of it.

Off topic, on Mondays, I watch a 16 month old along with my two. If you would ever like to join us for a morning or afternoon, email me and let me know!

May God bless you!
S.

If the rash is a continuous red patch it is probably just diaper rash and you should try to keep it dry as much as possible (powder her bottom every diaper change and use a diaper cream). If the rash is little individual red dots she may have a yeast or staph infection and you should take her to her pediatrician to get a diagnosis and prescription cream. My daughter has always been more sensitive in her diaper area than her brother and these are the tips I've picked up.

As for #2 - if it isn't runny be VERY glad it isn't terribly solid too. You might try adding a little more fiber to her diet to slow it down a little (multi-grain snacks and cereals, bananas, applesauce, etc.). My son had a VERY hard time going at this age and the pediatrician said that prolonged chronic constipation could cause worse problems when he started school. So if it isn't diarhea you're golden.

Good Luck.

A.
A 'poop specialist' ;)

i'm with those who recomended the nystatin cream. it was the only thing that would work on my son when he was a baby, and he also had the constant rash. i would check with the dr, see if you get the same professional opinion, and if not, try switching diaper and or wipe brands. with the wipes, go for something unscented if you don't use that already.
good luck!

A.,
Diaper rashes are so horrible. I feel for you and for your little one. My son consistently went #2 three times a day and sometimes four. Five would have been a lot, but not unheard of. I am sure you have tried everything, but I would let her go without a diaper all day - at least when she is awake until the rash heals completely. (Maybe you have a tile area you can keep her in????? I know it isn't easy, but worth it if you can clear it up. Then, I would use the diaper rash cream with the highest percent active ingredient which seems to be regular Desitin. It seems like it is really hard to wipe off, but it really creates a barrier on her sensitive bottom. Once you leave the diaper off and get it cleared up, you could use something like Balmex or something that wipes off easier - but use it every single diaper change, whether she has a rash or not. That might help keep it away. You have probably tried lots of stuff. I hope this helps.
K.

Could it be the brand of diapers? It could be she's just sensitive. Have you asked her Ped.? What brand of diaper cream are you using? Personally I found that a liberal coating of Desitin works wonders!

Good Luck!

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My pediatrician recommended I put Milk of Magnesia on my boys hinney when he got a bad diaper rash... it wasn't a rash so much as it was really red and inflammed looking. He said that the calcium in it makes it heal faster, all you do is put it on your baby's bottom and let it dry for a minute or two then put the diaper on. Let me tell you after the first couple applications you could already see a huge difference.
As far as how much she is pooping the number of poops change after she starts solid foods... the number and consistancy. I think that if you are having a real concern with the number of times a day... take her you her pediatrician and see if the is maybe lactose intolerant or if there is something causing her to go so much.
I hope this helps.

My son had to go to the ER with a horrible diaper rash when he was a year old and we got some great advice! It worked wonderfully and without hurting him. :) Stop using wipes and use VIVA paper towels with warm water or washclothes to clean them after a diaper change. Take Mylanta/Maylox liquid (orginal strength) and pour over babies bottom. Then powder with corn starch very well. It will look like a mess, but will give the baby relief very quickly and will draw the redness from their bottom. It should only take a day or two to clear up.

Hi A.,
Just one more thing that hasn't been mentioned yet... my kids couldn't wear certain brand of diapers. Also I used pampers sensitive wipes only, on my last child , and she had next to no diaper rashes. (have you ever wiped your face with a huggies wipe? It's brutal!)
Good Luck

There is a perscription called Nystatin cream that works like a charm. It may sting a little when applied, but only for a couple seconds. Blowing seems to help! Also, try the "BRAT" diet: banana, rice, apple (or apple sauce) and toast, for diarrhea and or loose stools. If you can catch the rash before having diarrhea, you can slather vasaline on bum area to protect skin.
For a natural bath of relief, put some dry oatmeal in a nylon stocking, tie in a not and cut off what you don't need. Fill tub with desired amount of water and throw in the oatmeal filled stocking!

Try a diaper rash cream called Butt Paste, it works great !

Hi A.! How are you? I know seeing your lil' one w/ an uncomfortable rash is horrible and no mom likes to feel helpless. My son is now 2 yrs old, but for several months in his first year we battled what seemed like constant rashes. Me and My brothers were all allergic to milk as babies, my sons doctor says he doesn't think Jeremiah is allergic, but I did cut his milk intake down to one bottle for breakfast, one for nap and one for bedtime, and drinking less milk really seemed to help. The rest of the day I give him gatorade, juice (very little juice) and our favorite propel water with added calcium. To get rid of a bad rash that doesn't go away, my doctor suggested putting an anti-fungal cream over the rash and then pouring a capful of Maalox (or any antacid) as strange as it sounds- I did it... and it worked. The rash was better within hours and gone in a day or two. My son would also develope a rash each time he pooped, after researching diaper rash on the net and reading that the rash comes from toxins in poop and pee that stay on the skin too long I decided that a quick bath after every poop would fix that, and it did. Foot antifungal cream and Maalox to get rid of it and clean skin after each poopie to make it stay away! It worked really well for us, diaper rash days have been long gone. I hope this info helps! Oh yea... very important to have air out time. When my son would get a bad rash, I would let him sleep through the whole night with no diaper. I make him a special bed and check it 3-4 times through the night, change sheets/covers when necessary, but air out time is key to cure diaper rash and prevent it. When he did not have a rash simply letting him be naked for 15 - 30 mins. a day was fine, good for his skin. (The rule is 15 mins. of air time w/ each diaper change for a healthy bottom!) Good luck!

When my duaghter started experiencing CONSTANT diaper rash (which was not "red" all over, it was more like little ant bites looking spots some with little postule centers) we tried EVERY over the counter thing, plus at home solutions (bathing in corn starch, using corn starch as powder, making diaper paste from scratch etc) and nothing worked. Finally went to the pediatrician and was told it was a yeast rash. Given a cream (prescription) for Nystatin and it went away.

You may want to cehck with your pediatrician about the possibility that it could be a yeast rash.

Our Pedi told me it was VERY common ESPECIALLY in girls. We've had to change pediatricians 3 times since then (moving and such) and all have concurred when she has the recurring problem (she will be 5 next week and still occasionally gets them even though she is potty trained).

PS: Yes, the yeast was on her BUTT, NOT where a typical "woman" would get a yeast infection. It was a yeast RASH!

My son had a similar rash that at first I thought was a yeast rash, so I used some Nystatin on him. That didn't help so we went to the doc and found it it was eczema! I have it, as do most women in my family. Unfortunatly I gave him my skin I guess. The doc suggested using Eucering calming cream on him rash (which I what I use for my eczema as well) and in about a week and half the rash has gone away. You may want to take her to the doc if you can't get the rash to respond to your treatments.

Ask your Dr. for Nystatin Cream. IT IS THE BEST. My Daughter, now 8 yrs. old, had the same problem. Turns out she had sensitive skin. Once you get the cream, apply generously, then add a light coat of baby powder. Works wonders. Also, She could only wear a certin brnd of diapers (which just happened to be Huggies ultra trim). Also you may want to try fragrence free wipes or some w/out any additives in them. Ask if she may have sensitive skin.

It may be a yeast rash in which you will need to take her to the pediatrician for a prescription cream... I hope this helps.

Hi A.,

You must be desparate. I know when my little ones where suffering from rash or anything at all, it was I that suffered most.

I have been swearing about BALMEX for 20 years. My second child Daniel got his finger burnt with the oven. The only think I had handy to apply on it was Balmex for diaper rash. The finger was just starting to blister when I applied it. He never got a full blown blister and it never scared.

He also never had diaper rash for more than a few hours after I applied the ointment.

To this day I use it. Now my youngest child is a 6 year old girl. Girls tend to get lazy about going to pee so many days she is walking around with damp underware at school. If I notice she is getting irritated I apply Balmex to her privates and she never suffers a moment of acidic irritation.

Give this a try.

A.

Sounds like teething. They produce more saliva when teething, more saliva means runny bowel movements which means diaper rash. If you feel brave you can let her go without a diaper a bit each day. Otherwise Boudreaux Buttpaste works really well or when my son was 13 months and going thru it we would slather his bottom with vaseline to create a barrier between his skin and the mess of the diaper.

Good luck and this too will pass.