My neice comes over every two weeks and I don't know how to treat her bad daiper rash. I'm really worried about her and I think i should take her to her doctor but maybe theres a remedy I can do at home for her. Any suggestions?
2007-01-06 07:37:43 · 14 answers · asked by C.C 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This may not be diaper rash. It may be a yeast infection which is common on infants as yeast grows in dark damp places. She needs to go to her doctor and get treated for it. It may be bad enough for a dye medicine that they use that goes right on their butt. If it has been constant it may be bad. Does it look like little red raised skin in like cluster shapes that run together? If so it probably is yeast. If it isn't that then her parents need to pay more attention to it and realize that she needs her diaper changed every 4 hours at the most to help get rid of this. Hope this helps you a bit.
2007-01-06 08:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by carmadsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm am so sorry to hear that your baby is having a hard time with these rashes. This rash could be from a number of things like leaving the dirty diaper on to long, cleaning (rubbing) the bottom to hard, an allergic reaction to the diaper or wipes you use,or it could be a yeast infection. If it is from the wipes, use hyper allergenic ones that have no perfumes. If you are using cheap diapers, change them to ones like "pampers" for a while to see if this helps. If it is a yeast infection, go buy the creams that are over the counter that are for this problem or consult your pediatrician 1st about that one. I have raised five children, and what ALWAYS worked best is the ole' fashion VASELINE! This is VERY soothing to the baby's bottom and it will keep urine and poo from sticking to the raw areas of the bottom until the rash clears up! Never use powders, they tend to make it worst. But, if you use powder AFTER the rash clears, ALWAYS spread the powder out. Never just pour and let it clump, this will cause the rash all over again. Hope this helps.
2016-03-28 23:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best medication I found for diaper rash is an off brand CVS brand diaper rash medication. But with little girls it could be more than just your run of the mill diaper rash, girls have a tendancy to get yeast infection and that has to be treated by the doctor and your regular type diaper rash medications will hender the problem rather than help. So ask if she has seen the doctor about it and if not suggest it if they want your suggestions.
2007-01-06 11:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by trhwsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, let the rash be exposed to air as much as possible. Being confined in a warm, moist diaper only lets the rash get worse. Use something like Aquaphor or Desitin to protect the rash against wetness and poo, and give her frequent baths to keep the area clean. A friend of mine recommended using Lansinoh because it's great for cracked and sensitive skin, and it's sticky so it won't rub off after 3 minutes like some other stuff. it's also very safe on skin and usually won't cause any additional problems.
2007-01-06 08:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by chamely_3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rashes develop when you leave them wet for long periods of time over a long time. Dr. Smiths rash ointment used to be available through prescription only but you can now get it at H.E.B. or any other place. My pediatrician used to prescribe it to my kids. Its the only one I have found that works the best. Also, instead of using baby powder you can use cornstarch and that works wonders. If you do these two together you will see a huge difference by the next day. Or even if you just use one or the other.
2007-01-06 07:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by Vanessa M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the child a baking soda bath. Put a generous amount of baking soda in the babys bath water and bathe her as usual. Let her play until she doesn't want to play anymore. My 10 month old gets rashes and this is what I do to clear them up quickly. Dry baby after bath, then apply Desitin or vasaline to the rash. Change her diaper often to keep her dry. Apply the Desitin at every diaper change to clear up the rash and keep it away.
2007-01-06 08:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by missie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aquaphor & A&D ointment are excellent choices. Lamisil is not a product intended for using on children and especially in the diaper region.
As a mom I dislike Balmex and other "creamy" products because they don't heal in my opinion. They only provide a barrier to reduce irritation.
2007-01-06 07:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beaudreuxs butt paste helps especially if its yeast related...or if you can find it borofax....ask your local pharmacist he may be able to whip up a batch its boric acid and lanolin. gold bond has out a powder for babies that is wonderful as well its a corn starch base and keeps the little hiney nice and dry. The rash very well could be related to diet my 8 month old boy gets one from certain foods...may be wise to ask about her diet and talk to her mommy about modifications along with use of cremes. good luck!
2007-01-06 11:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lamisil (the stuff for athletes foot) and Aquaphor (hopped up Vaseline) mixed together in equal parts should do the trick.
If this is constant, she may need to see a dermatologist.
2007-01-06 07:41:08 · answer #9 · answered by siriusblackpearl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I alternate when treating a rash. I use baby gold bond poweder for a few changings then use medicated a&d ointment.
2007-01-06 07:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by kelly v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋