Any tips on Nappy Rash?

Question

My son has had diorhea (can't spell) for the past few days and consequently has bad nappy rash now. I wash him after every dirty nappy with soap and water and leave the nappy off until he is completely dry (as you can imagine, I can't leave it for long while he has a bad tummy) and then i smother him with SudoCrem. This morning he had a very dirty nappy and when i cleaned him up i noticed that this was bleeding and stinging him when I wiped it. I am taking him to the doctors later today, but is there anything i can do for him in the meantime?

Answer 1

just wash it with water and not soap cause that will sting him also the best thing i found to use is vasaline it provides like a coating across the bum so when he pees and poos it doesnt touch the rash and it will be gone within 2-3 days if that ill never use sudocream again hope this helps good luck x

Answer 2

Try to let him go as long as possible without a nappy (difficult with a tummy upset, I know, but if you can get hold of some cheap terry towelling squares or even an old towel you can just wash it at 60 degrees after). Also, my health visitor warned me against using soap in case it was the soap that was causing or worsening the reaction. Just some warm water should be ok. You're right to make sure he's completely dry before you put his nappy back on - Sudocrem works well but it's best applied thinly to dry skin to form a barrier against moisture. Don't know whether you're using real nappies or disposables, but if you're using real ones I'd use non-bio washing powder and no fabric conditioner. The doctor might well give you something for it if it's really bad. Hope this helps, and I hope he's better soon.

Answer 3

After six kids, I think I've tried every diaper rash cream there is on the market. The best cure/treatment I have found is air, sunlight, and vitamin e gel caps. The vitamin E helps skin heal, is absorbed by the skin, and in the meantime, acts a a barrier against the wet and sticky. Poor little guy, no doubt his bum is sore! Until the skin heals, I wouldn't actually wipe anything on the little bum. I'd hold him under a tap of running warm water to clean him off, and then gently pat him dry. If you have some regular cloth nappies, just wrap one loosely through the legs and pin it at the sides, so at least some air will get in. As soon as you can though, bare is best. You will have some extra laundry until he heals, but it should only take a few days to get things back to normal again.
The problem I had with creams was with the cleaning up. They are really hard to get off, and tend to cake up in all the creases- on boys that's a lot of places to be wiping off. The zinc oxide ointments were the worst, and I can't say I noticed they helped anyway. Poor guy, I hurt for him just reading about it. Hope he heals up soon.

Answer 4

I'm not sure how it'd work for nappy rash but it clears up eczema really well, is you get a pair of tights (clean of course) and cut the leg off (if you don't have tights or want to use them you can use a piece of muslin but it'll be harder to tie up). Put it over your hand and pick up a handful of oats (porriage oats work well). Flip the oats inside and tie a knot (so the oats are inside and cannot get out, like a bag or something). Then you run this under the water when you're running a bath (you can tie it to the taps or hold it under yourself) and keep it in the water while you bathe baby. It works like a balm and really soothes and calms down inflamed and broken skin. It's totally natural too so you don't have to worry about chemicals.
I have godchildren with eczema and they reguarly used to get broken skin and this always worked. They now have one in every bath regardless and their skin is really lovely and healthy. I highly recommend it (works great for normal skin in general too).

Regarding creams for when the nappy is on, metanium is very good. You need barrier creams. I work in an neonatal intensive care unit and we use a product that is meant for oral use (I think against ulcers) called orabase (I think there are a few different products with this name, they sound the same though). I don't know if this is available from the chemist so it may be redundant naming it. We mix it with a little zinc an castor oil cream and it protects the broken skin from poo and urine (that irritate the broken skin) while still ensuring it doesn't dry out too much. CONSULT YOUR GP BEFORE DOING THIS YOURSELF THOUGH!

The main thing is to stop using soaps or baby wipes (as others have said) as they will irritate it. Dab when cleaning it, don't wipe (tricky but can be done).

And as others have said, air baby's bum as much as possible.

Answer 5

Sudocrem is rubbish,my daughter has this problem with 1 of her twins,she's always getting nappy rash for some reason,yet the other twin doesnt,she must have more sensisitive skin.
The best thing to use for it is zinc and castor oil,its really good and after 3-4 nappy changes its nearly cleared up.

Answer 6

my son used to suffer with terrible nappy rash all the time.
dont use soap to wash his bottom not only will it sting if his bum is bleeding but it drys the skin out as well which makes it worse just use warm water an cotton wool. pat his bum dry dont rub it.
and carry on leavin the nappy off as long as possible leave an open under his bottom if neccesary to catch any accidents let the air get to it as much as possible and continue to use lots of sudo cream even when the problem has stopped as this will prevent it from reoccuring

Answer 7

Try putting vaseline on over the sudocrem to act as a barrier. Unfortunately, until his diahrrea is under control, his rash probably won't be. My daughter had a terrible rash in the hospital with a tummy bug. Your doctor should be able to prescribe something stronger to help though.

Answer 8

He my be having a reaction to sudocream - maybe try vaseline instead? Also the soap might be drying his skin out, try an organic variety as they do not tend to remove oils from the skin.

Are the nappies organic or do they have chlorine in them? when children are poorly, they can become more sensitive to other chemicals.

Good luck and I hope he is better soon.

Answer 9

the bestest thing u can ever get hold of is "lucas's paw paw ointment" its really the shyt. it not only clears up and soothes nappy rash but also creates a barrier so the urine n poo dont irritate the rash

its also wonderful to use on your face , for sunburn, for stings n bites, i cannot say enuf about it its really the most amazing thing

i dont know where ur located but in australia its readily available at the chemist or the supermarket and is reasonably priced
there is a site about it on the internet here it is

http://www.lucaspapaw.com.au/

Answer 10

I can sympathize! My daughter is exactly like that and it seems to flare up when she's teething.
I air out her bum as much as possible becuz that is the best healer.
Sudocreme DOES NOT work......well not for me anyways. And I tried them all but DESITIN is really good......as well as the BORDEAUX'S BUTT PASTE.
Don't use soap it will irritate it more......lukewarm water and pat the bum dry. Don't use the wipes at all, it contains alcohol.

YOu might have to try different cremes to see which one works, that's what I had to do.

Poor babies........feel so sorry for them when they get the really bad diaper rashes!!

Good luck!