and you go to change their diaper and see they have a rash, but the mom only brought diapers and left no other instruction, would you just clean the baby, change the diaper? Or, apply a barrier cream or powder? I keep A&D, Johnsons medicated powder, Desitin, and Dr.Smiths ointments for my baby girl. She tolerates them all well, and they all work for her. Which one would be the least likey to irritate this kid? I used a sparing sprinkle of powder on him, because I was afraid of using a cream. But he needs something BAD better than that. I tried to call the mom, but the cell is off.
2006-09-22 14:33:50 · 23 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i would use the A&D i find that this works well on rashes
2006-09-22 14:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by missaboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use baby wipes to clean him up. It will just dry his skin and make the rash worse....probably the reason for the diaper rash to begin with. Best bet is to try using just soap and water to clean his bottom and put him down on a towel to let him air dry. (it'll feel good to be out of a hot diaper anyway.)
Before you apply any creams or powders make sure his skin isn't broken because as the other person pointed out, it can make the kid's skin burn. Although I like Desitin, you should probably go with petroleum jelly until you can talk to the his mom. You never know what kind of reactions he'll have to the medicated stuff.
Then just tell the parent that you noticed a little rash (she probably knows it's there but will be embarrassed to have someone else point it out) but didn't want to put any medicated ointments without her consent...you never know she might have just forgotten to put it in the bag.
2006-09-22 17:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by mahree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid powder personally. Since you have diaper creams or ointments around try one of those. The other thing you could do is clean the baby and depending on his/her age just let the baby lay around (on a towel or something) to air dry awhile. Then you could even use plain old Vaseline so as not to have tried something that may irritate more. One of my girls was extremely sensitive to desitin. Oh and don't use wipes on a rash, they can really irritate even more. Just some warm water on a soft washcloth should do. GOOD LUCK
2006-09-22 14:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Busy Mom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how well you know the mom. If you know that she trusts you very well (I hope she trusts the person she left her child with) then make the decision to treat the rash - I would go with the zinc products to heal, powder is for prevention. Later, tell her about it.
If you don't know her as well or she's the type to freak on you just put the diaper on the child and tell the mother (as much as it hurts to say that).
I'm trying so hard not to be judgemental but I just can't hold it anymore - why did she leave her kid with someone else and not have her cell phone on? We have these gadgets for a reason, don't we?
2006-09-22 15:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the ointment on. Sounds like mommy is a bit absent in her child's hygiene. I sometimes wonder what goes through the minds of moms who are so irresponsible. When she returns, let her know you tried contacting her... to let her know that her baby has a bad rash... and that you've applied some ointment. Not like you wanted her permission... but that you did what was supposed to be done. Maybe she'll feel the urgency to take better care next time.
2006-09-22 15:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by VixenMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some Desitin on it, it's not gonna hurt the rash at all, it will only make it better and I'm sure the mom will thank you, just let her know that you noticed the rash and you put some cream on it.
2006-09-22 14:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by melashell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my son I use A&D ointment when he has a rash. If the rash isn't bad like its only a little rash I put powder on him and keep him dry. I would try that then when the childs mom gets home ask her if she noticed it and ee what she uses for next time you watch the child if they have or get another rash.
2006-09-22 14:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by spoiled4alifetime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use Desitin cause it's one I know off while I've looked after children. I would definitely use something cause it needs to be cleared up and the mom most likely forgot to include it. I would then tell the mom what you used when he comes for the child.
2006-09-22 16:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if mom gave you no instructions to do otherwise, clean the baby's bottom and change the diaper, don't use any ointments or creams or powders or anything....just make sure the baby stays as dry as possible while in your care. when mom arrives, express your concerns and explain that you did not feel comfortable putting anything on his bottom as you did not know if anything might irritate it, or if there were allergies, and let her know that you kept him as dry as possible. it's too bad for baby boy, coz his bottom's gotta hurt, but you don't want to do anything without the mother's direction, as you have to protect yourself as well, if , forbid, something adverse were to happen if you put something on his bum that he had a bad reaction to. good luck, and good question....hope his mommy feels a little cruddy for dropping him off with a rashy butt.
2006-09-22 14:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help the po baby out! I'd put any ointment on and put the tube in the bag to give 'er a little hint without having to say anything.
I used A& D for my daughter. Seems to be the main consenses. Doctor also said Neosporin...works good too!
2006-09-22 15:26:37 · answer #10 · answered by mauihillside 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just put some desitin on the child and call it good. If the child has a bad rash, then you don't want it getting worse.
2006-09-22 14:36:49 · answer #11 · answered by rustygrapevineyard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋