My friend just had a baby 2 weeks ago and her bottom is always sore, she has tried cleansing and rying with cotton wool and putting sudacrem on but its not helping. Any ideas?
2006-09-23 09:31:13 · 42 answers · asked by Nic 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sudocrem is good but metanium cream is better. Go to the Chemist and ask them if it's suitable for new born babies. Try also taking the nappy off the baby for a while so the baby's bottom can breathe. Also it could be the nappy maybe try a different make. I know it sounds silly but babies are sensitive. Stop using wet wipes just use cotton wool and water. Can't think of anyother hints. Good luck!
2006-09-23 09:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 05:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is leave their nappy off for as long as poss, my daughter use to suffer really bad as a baby some times she'd bleed too, id leave her nappy off and lie her down on a towel on her changing mat , give her a wash in plain warm water because if its to do with sensative skin then bubble bath will make it worse, then id leave her have a kick about for at least 10 mins, she loved the freedom. Then id put a very thin layer of Drapoline cream on her before her nappy. This is because lots of cream stops the nappy absorbing properly hench making things worse. She;d be alot clearer with in a day or two. Hope this helps.
2006-09-23 10:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lay off the babywipes for definate, just try using water and cotton wool, let plenty of air get to the babies little bum. A little talc after bathing may help. Sudocrem should help, but if it isnt working at all, look into getting the baby another brand of nappies, baby could be allergic to the ones you are using. Hope this helps, good luck xxx
2006-09-23 09:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are changing him rinse out the wipes with warm water then wipe him with it. (Don't ask why, but when babies have a diaper rash the wipes seem to stink their bottom even when they are not supposed to.) After that use a dry paper towel to dry his bottom up.
In my Professional Opinion as a Daycare Provider, I suggest you can use Balmax and A&D together and put it on his bottom. After that put corn stratch on him as well because that would help to lock in the moister of the cream. After doing that after every diaper change, the rash would dissappear in two or three days.
Here is another suggestion. If he is that young, you should tell your friend not to take a risk and take her baby to the doctor. You never know, his diaper rash might be due to something that he is allegic to. So do that as well!!
2006-09-23 10:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dont Ask 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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2015-01-27 08:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudocrem is quite harsh, especially on newborn skin. Try giving lots of time without the nappy on so the skin gets some fresh air and has a chance to dry. If your friend needs to use a cream, try Bepanthen or one of the organic ones. The organic ones are nice - but quite expensive.
2006-09-23 09:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Tink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found Vaseline very helpful. She can try to put a thick layer on the baby's bottom every time she changes the baby nappy to prevent the baby's skin getting in contact with poo.
2006-09-23 22:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by nat j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It appears that the newborn has a sensitive skin condition. Off the shelf remedies may not always resolve the condition and may only irritate it. The best advise i can give is to ask you friend if she hasn't,t already done so to visit her health visitor or GP. There are steroid creams available which can help these problems
2006-09-23 09:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by jas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used this with my son when he had diaper rash and it works like nothing else I've ever used.
1 Tub of Balmex
1 Jar of Tums Crushed into fine powder (use food processor or blender)
Mix together and store in the Balmex tub.
The reason this works is because the Tums balance out the PH of the skin.
Hope this helps
2006-09-23 09:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tiffany H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋