I have a 2 yr old and she has diarreah so bad she cant sit down. I want to find a cream that will help to form a barrier on her butt so she wont get so raw. I have already tried a+d medicated ointment and it just isnt doing the job. Please help!
2006-10-16 01:11:50 · 21 answers · asked by Tanya P 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I have 5 year old twins who never had a diaper rash. If they ever started to just get a little pink I would rub on some Butt Paste and it would be all better within hours.
2006-10-16 17:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Wiccan Woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use extra Strong zincofax and it has 37% zinc oxide. I found that the higher the percentage the better it was and I have tried them all. But with the diarrhea maybe you should go to the doctor and they will give you a medicine and will be stronger than anyone can buy over the counter. And another thing the more that air can get at it the better. Also make sure that the bum is dry before putting anything on it if not you can be trapping moisture in.
2006-10-16 10:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by mandy p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rashes in the area during diarrhoea is not a diaper related it is due to viral infection from the stool, you need to visit a doctor and start antibiotics and the doctor will prescribe a pediatric ointment for the child. It is contagious so wash clothes in hot water.
Please read the following
Viral skin rashes are acute outbreaks of a red rash on the body. The rash is part of a general viral infection. In the past rashes in children were commonly due to the three illnesses - rubella virus (German Measles), measles virus and scarlet fever (a bacterial infection). With the advent of immunisation, rashes are usually result from infection with other organisms - usually viruses.
What are the effects in children? The rashes described below are usually mild and do not cause any distress to the child. The rashes usually last for a few days only, before disappearing without any ill effects. The child may feel unwell, have a fever, show a lack of interest in normal activity and suffer a loss of energy. Sometimes the child may will diarrhoea and a runny nose. In healthy child complications (ear infection, chest infection etc.) are rare. Most child will continue with normal activities.
Is the illness contagious? These viruses are mildly comtagious. They occur in outbreaks in schools and childcare groups and in other family members. The virus are mostly spread by close person to person contact by breathing, coughing and sneezing.
2006-10-16 08:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by SAM M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you need to treat that diarrehea first!
As for the diaper rash, have you ever heard of Melaleuca? It's a health and wellness company. They have a fantastic lotion called Renew. It is good for rashes, eczema, dry skin etc. If you want to know more email me. You can also visit their website at www.melaleuca.com for that and other health and wellness products, including the most fantastic vitamins in the world! They have a very mild laundry detergent. No phosphates or other harsh chemicals! Harsh detergents can aggravate diaper rashes even more.
2006-10-16 13:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 creams that i have found to be the best:
1) Bodrux (sp?) Butt Paste (yellow and white tube)
2) Triple Paste (some pharmacists keep it behind the counter)
Triple paste is more expensive but they both do a great job on diaper rash.
2006-10-16 08:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The very best thing i have found is to let air on it at every possible occasion,and any cream such as Vaseline is the very best to waterproof the sore area when they need to cover up.
Plenty of fluids to help with diarreah to wash out the cause,your GP would give you something that would help with the child's drinking to stop then dehydrating and body loss of energy,salt etc.
2006-10-16 08:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by asmoothrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get balmax. It is mostly zinc oxide which is what you need in a diaper rash cream but it will also numb her butt a little bit. If you can find just zinc oxide then get that but Balmax is the best.
2006-10-16 08:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try pure corn starch. you can find it in the baking aisle in the grocery store. Just sprinkle some on her bottom. Apply a layer to cover the rash, it can be messy but it has always worked for me. If you would rather use real diaper cream Burts Butts Paste.
2006-10-16 08:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by masonrhett 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I swear by sudocreme.
My son is allergic to citric acid and before we found out he would get a rash so bad he would bleed. Sudocreme doesn't sting a raw bum and it cools the burning right away. It helps heal very quickly.
2006-10-16 09:52:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For my daughter who also gets alot of diaper rash but DESITIN and if it starts to get really bad I also use Butt Paste......
And I wash her bum all the time when she poops and I hardly use wipes if it all possible and airdry it........
2006-10-16 08:43:19 · answer #10 · answered by Joogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋