Mothers with experiance in diaper rashes?

Question

My 12 month old has had this rash for almost 2 weeks now and I have tried everything I can think of. Desitin, Balmex, Babypowder, cornstarch, vaseline(my mother made me), etc. Everytime one of those cleared it up it came right back and whatever I used wouldn't work anymore. He has a doc appt. in 2 weeks but is there anything that I can do until his appt.? I know the doc will be able to help but right now it just hurts him so much, he is starting to hide when he knows he needs to be changed and I can't get him to sit in anything that has something in between his legs, even his highchair. Any advice would be great, I just can't stand seeing his little tears because it hurts so much.

Answer 1

Oh poor baby! The dr will give u a good prescription cream but until then.. Oatmeal baths help relieve irritation. Take a knee high nylon and fill it with about two cups of oatmeal. Tie the nylon so oatmeal doesnt get out. Run a warm bath for baby with the oatmeal nylon under the running water. Knead the oatmeal nylon in the water. Let baby sit in it for ten minutes or more. Pat her booty dry and let her walk around without a diaper for awhile. Getting air to it will help a lot. Also, Aveeno sells a oatmeal diaper rash cream that really helps soothe the skin as well.

Answer 2

Vaseline or butt paste works the best.No powders on top of it,That will make it worse.I am concerned because if he has had it for 2 weeks and nothing is helping it does'nt sound like diaper rash.It could be one of a few things.I can't see it so i am not sure.It could be eczema,yeast infection or allergic to the wipes.If it is yeast infection you would know cause it would smell awful and hurt him to be wiped.If this is it u can use lotrimin(4 atheletes Foot) It does'nt matter if it is a baby whether it is boy or girl.My now 14 mth old son had one 2 mths ago.Eczema,my son has had since 1 mth and still has,is hard to tell from a diaper rash also.It is red bumpy patches,sometimes look like ring worm and sometimes just dry bumps,for this no powders,no perfumes,no baby soap,just a plain soap(cvs brand)works well and a plain lotion such as eucerin.If the wipes r bothering him either use a wash cloth or throw him in the tub until it clears up.Also try switching to a hypoallergenic non scented wipe.Hope i could be of some help and Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

Try changing diapers and wipes. My daughter could only use Pampers diapers and Huggies Wipes. If I tried using pamper wipes, it gave her a rash and the same thing with the diapers.

Also, right after you change the baby wait a little while before you put the diaper on, or physically dry the baby with a clean towel. It could be the humidity from the wipes that is causing this. Also don't put any cream on until you are certain that they baby is dry. If all else fails try letting baby run around without a diaper for a while, so that it can have a chance to clear up.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Diaper rash is caused by continued, contained wetness. Your son running away and hiding is not helping matters. The longer he sits in pee or poop, the more prone to rash he becomes. If he's sweating a lot from heat, the sweat is contributing. My daughter had a problem with this for a little bit, and what I did was, each time I changed her diaper, I gave her about 20 mins. of Naked Time to let her air out and that helped out. I also tried to make sure and put very light-material pants on her to encourage aeration. Find some diapers that have 'wetness indicators' on them and watch those smiley balloons or whatever's on there so you know as soon as a change is needed. Good luck.

Answer 5

This is a tip I read and used successfully. When changing the diaper, cleanse the skin with WATER and a face cloth. Diaper wipes can make a rash worse. Turn your hairdryer on LOW and allow the skin to become completely dry before applying any ointments. The worst thing you can do is trap moisture under a barrier cream. The warm air will dry baby's skin without going diaperless, which can be messy. Perhaps the bad rash is caused by teething? Many children get terrible diaper rashes before they cut a tooth.

Answer 6

Burt's Bees Diaper Rash Ointment has been the best by far of all creams I have tried.

Your baby may have a yeast infection and should be treated with an antifungal such as miconizole (meant for athlete's foot). Any antifungal will do, however. You should treat for 2 weeks after the rash clears up.

You also may want to consider early potty training. My daughter also had persistant rash issues that never totally went away until she was potty trained. I'm doing infant potty training with my new baby who is 3 months old currently, and her rashes (which were horrible just like her sisters were) seem to be FINALLY clearing up. See http://www.diaperfreebaby.org for more information, including information on "late start" infant potty training.

Answer 7

The Crisco does really work but it sounds as if your little guy is just too miserable to keep trying at home. I wouldn't wait 2 weeks to see a doc for this if he is in so much pain. Diaper rashes can have so many causes and for each cause there is a different cure. I would take him to the er or urgent care center and explain that he was just too uncomfortable to wait for the scheduled appointment with his regular doc. Or maybe you can reach the doctor on call for your office and explain that you just cannot see him in pain that long! In the meantime, I would give a dose of tylenol for the pain. Please post again and I will say a prayer for you both. It is so hard to see your baby in pain.

Answer 8

I'm wondering if the appointment coming up is a prescheduled appointment or if you made it to address the diaper rash.

I would call the pediatrician and tell them about the rash. I think you might find yourself with a sooner appointment or a prescription called in to your pharmacy.

Something that might help him feel a bit better for right now is what we call "naked baby time". Give him some time without anything on his tush. Let him run around and play without a diaper on. It has helped our daughter feel better when she has had diaper rash.

It sounds like your son's diaper rash might have turned into a yeast infection. You need to either get him seen by a doctor or get some medicine on his tush quick!

Answer 9

If you are still breastfeeding, breastmilk is amazing for getting rid of rashes. It is antibacterial and sterile, and can be used with scrapes, acne, etc. also. Below is a great article about the many uses for breastmilk. Just dab some on with a cottonball several times a day, it will clear it up in no time.

Also, if the rash is a yeasty rash (splotchy, not all connected in one big spot) it could be from thrush or candida. These rashes are harder to get rid of, since there is yeast still being produced in the babys body. Try cutting back on sugar and carbs for the baby, and read about candida in the second link below.

Answer 10

No products, gently wash them all off, and sit him in a bath of warm water, no soap or bubble bath, nothing, for about 15 minutes every time he's awake at least 5 times a day. Let him play in there, if he goes to the potty give him fresh warm water.

Let him walk or crawl around buck naked and get some air on that skin for the rest of the day! If you're worried about accidents put him in a play pen with a sheet under him, when he potties rinse him off, new sheet, and back to buck naked.

At night a REALLY loose diaper or buck naked and new sheets once or twice. If you have to go out and he needs a butt cover go get some diapers that are two sizes too big and let em barely hang on him.

His skin will look great in a couple of days.