How to relieve my daughter of her acidic poop?

Question

Lately my daughter has been getting really nasty diaper rash because her poo is so acidic. She eats the same things the rest of us do so I don't know why this happens to her. Is there any food that could trigger something like that, or any foods that might help her have more normal BMs?

She is 2 1/2 years old.

It is definitely the poop that is causing the rash. She will be rash-free for three days, have one of these really acidic and runny BMs, then be rashy again right away.

I normally use cloth diapers with her, by the way.

Answer 1

Does she drink a lot of fruit juices? If so, that could be giving her the problem. Try giving her cheese if she'll eat it. It will help to firm up the "poo".

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Acidic Poop

Answer 4

Take her to the pediatrician. The diaper rash may not be a "diaper rash" infact. It is quite possible that she has a fungal infection. All stool is bad for the skin. When skin is exposed to stool for any amount of time, the stool begins to break down the skin. You could consider stool to be caustic to skin. If a child, or adult even, has a "diaper rash" that won't heal or just slightly clears up and then reappears, it is fungal. Her doctor may say put monistat cream on her or prescribe an antifungal cream. Keep the skin clean and dry at all times. DO NOT USE BABY POWDER on a baby. First of all, it is not good for the child to inhale the dust, secondly, it can help to harbor bacteria in the peri-area. Keep baby open to air and see the Pedi. Good luck.

Answer 5

ok to keep this answer short and simple ...

yes keep the little one dry ...
alot of the ointments and such tho coat the bottom
and dont truly let the "rash" heal with air to breathe....

i went thru this with my daughter some 6 years ago ...
we found out a few things... yes .. the poo was more acidic. ...
that is not unusal in kids .. that creams on the dairy air were
often less than helpful .. and that my girl got even MORE
irritated on the bottom when baby powder was introduced

then i spoke of it with an "old" school mom ... more commonly
known as my gramma ... some 80 years old ...

she calmly said .. bath that child .. fresh diaper ... and put
CORN STARCH ... nothing else ... frequently checking to keep the area clean and dry ... with in hours there was less tender
swelling .. within days ... the rash was nearly gone ...

I have become the mom to call .. when my friends now started to have babies of their own ... and discover rashes in the diaper ... all i say is .. wash it well ... and keep a box of corn starch ....

my second child had minimal diaper issues ... corn starch became my talc ... and i used it every change ... dumped my regular talc out of the powder bottle and filled it with cornstarch for easy handling ... life was good ...

ok so much for .. short posting .. :) good luck

~in seach of ~ blyss


i stick with my thoughts on the cornstarch ...
it nutralizes the acidity ... just like junior high science .
acid is nutralized with a base idea ... and a base with an acid ...
if the BM is acidic .. then give her something that takes the
acid out ... or at least pulls it from her skin so you have a moment to change her ...

keep things perfumed away from the skin .. wash her with
a cool cloth .. and not baby wipes .. i used to care face clothes
in my baby wipe containers ....

hopefully you find the answer to your quest sooner ...
so you have a happy lil camper ...

~blyss

Answer 6

make sure you are treating the right type of rash first...

Diapers were a wonderful invention, controlling infants' waste products in a relatively convenient, clean, and healthy way. Still, ever since children began to wear diapers, diaper rash has been the most common skin disorder of infancy.

A surprising number of different entities fall under the label of diaper rash:


Friction rash. This is the most common form of diaper rash, and affects almost all babies at some time. It is most common on areas where friction is most pronounced, such as the inner thighs, or under the elastic of diapers that are too tight. It comes and goes quickly, and responds well to frequent diaper changes, airing out, and protective barriers.
Irritant rash. This is most conspicuous on the exposed areas, such as the round part of the buttocks. It tends to spare skin folds and creases. It's generally the result of contact with stool enzymes or irritants such as harsh soaps, baby wipes, detergents, or topical medicines.
Allergic rash. This may occur in combination with an irritant rash or by itself. It is also more common on exposed areas. The skin looks like poison oak.
Intertrigo. Moist heat causes this common type of diaper rash that occurs deep in the skin folds. The involved skin looks thin, as if it has lost several layers.
Seborrhea rash. A salmon-colored, greasy rash with yellowish scales characterizes this diaper rash that is also worse in the skin folds.
Psoriasis. This stubborn rash doesn't necessarily look distinctive. Other signs of psoriasis usually accompany the diaper rash, though, such as pitting of the nails or dark red areas with sharp borders and fine silvery scales on the trunk, face, or scalp.
A number of rare diseases such as congenital syphilis, histiocytosis X, zinc deficiency, Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome, acrodermatitis enteropathica, or Jacquet's dermatitis all cause characteristic diaper rashes. These are extremely uncommon, but should be considered in prolonged, severe rashes that are unresponsive to the appropriate therapy.

Skin wetness is the common denominator underlying the various causes of diaper rash. Even skin lesions of systemic illnesses tend to concentrate in areas where the skin is already damaged (the Koebner phenomenon). Urinary wetness increases skin friction, raises the skin pH, makes the skin less cohesive, and makes it more permeable. These effects combine to intensify the action of stool enzymes or other irritants that then inflame the skin. In all the above diaper rashes, the outermost layer of skin -- stratum corneum -- has been damaged. With this protective layer breached, it is easy for microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria to invade the inflamed skin. This makes the rash worse and less responsive to usual treatments.

Yeast is by far the most common type of organism found in a diaper rash. The organism is quite prevalent and thrives in warm, moist skin. Yeast involvement should be suspected in any diaper rash that has not improved dramatically with 72 hours of appropriate therapy. Current or recent antibiotic use makes a yeast infection even more likely, since this reduces the amount of the skin's 'good' bacteria that fight infection. Classically a yeast rash is beefy red with sharp raised borders and white scales. Small satellite lesions surround the main rash. Even without the classic pattern, however, yeast is often present

Answer 7

i have a similar problem..my 14m old is starting to eat anything and everything..and shes getting diaper rash badly when she poops..i keep her as dry as possible too

i just use bordeaux butt paste and it usually relieves it fairly quick

Answer 8

Eczema patients can avoid scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton, or silk, which are gentler on the skin. Opting to buy organic fibers can also be a wise, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. Learn here https://tr.im/mRHHN

Answer 9

Quite frankly just read what tpuahlekcip up there said and go by that. That is the best advice you could get.

Oh and give her/him the best answer vote.

Answer 10

Give her more water and it'll work. It happens to me too when I forget to drink enough water.