my little girl has a bad rash around her front nappy area, any ideas to what it is,and how to clear it?

Question

she is three months old.

Answer 1

More than likely a diaper rash, wash with a gentle soap, dry thoroughly, air dry, apply a diaper rash cream, Balmex and Desiten work well. Clean the child at each diaper change, reapply cream. If it doesn't clear up in a few days, see a doctor.

Answer 2

The best way to treat a diaper rash is air.You can also try some balmex(or another cream) but since her skin is still so new I would let the diaper area dry out. If the rash lasts more than a day and has little raised bumps, could be a yeast diaper rash. You will need to go to the Dr. for a prescription cream usually Nystatin(excuse spelling of medicine if incorrect). I have three girls and they all at least once got a diaper rash. Girls tend to carry more yeast than the boys. Lay her on a couple of blankets or cloth diapers. You'll have to provide the entertainment. Good Luck to you and the little Miss. :-)

Answer 3

Nappy rash. Keep your baby clean but avoid anything scented on her, perfumed baby wipes, bubble bath, etc. After bathing and changing her nappy put vaseline on the affected area. This acts as a water resistant barrier, stopping urine from irritating the skin and aiding healing. Make sure you change your daughters nappy before it gets too wet (about every 3 hours). If the rash persists you may like to look into cotton nappies instead of disposables (or vice versa).

Answer 4

Hi sounds like it could be nappy rash, try and keep the sore area clean and dry. Fresh air is best for helping clear it up, but lets face it she is only 3 months old can't spend all day nappy less. I always used Sudo cream but if this does not work i also swear by Metanium ointment. You can buy it in Tesco or Boots and it really does clear it up.

Answer 5

Give her some 'nappy-free' time couple of times a day. The air to the area will soon sort it out if it is straightforward nappy rash. Has she reacted to any cream or powder you have used there? Bath her in water only without lotions and potions til it has gone. Don't worry too much if it not bothering her, See Dr if still worried and no improvement after a week.

Answer 6

It could be nappy rash, it could be thrush.

Try giving her plenty of nappy free time, which babies love anyway, make sure she is thoroughly cleaned and try a specialised cream - the best I have found is Metanium - available in supermarkets, chemists etc, my son rarely gets nappy rash but when he does, this clears it in one application.

If she doesn't seem to be healing after trying the above, then take her to your health-visitor, who may be able to prescribe something stronger, or will be able to diagnose if it is thrush and give you a relevant treatment.

Unfortunately, some children just seem more susceptible to it, my son's 'girlfriend' who is 18 months old suffers terribley with it, and nothing seems to help hers.

Good Luck, hope she is more comfortable soon x

Answer 7

Might be a nappy rash,try some creams u can buy them rom a supermarket or take her nappy off during the day at home and let her kick around with it off (put a towel under her) or take her to the doctors

Answer 8

It could be nappy rash or it could be Thrush, either way try to let her have a little while in the day with her nappy off, and for the nappy rash Sudocrem is excellent and if it is Thrush a little Canesten works wonders.

Answer 9

creams might help short term, however it might be an idea to use "real nappies" these allow her skin to breathe and should help stop rashes. they will also cut down on waste saving money(could be about £800 a yr- which would be a lovely holiday!) and the environment as disposables take 500 years to decompose. also there are loads of nasty chemicals in disposable nappies. i think they cost about £200 for a pack of 18? you have to wash them which is the only down side but if you have more children you could use them again, saving even more!

when she is ready to start toilet training DO NOT use pull-ups they are waste of time as they learn by feeling how unpleasant being dirty or wet is, pull-ups = nappy to a child, pants will be quicker, trust me i am a nursery nurse and have seen it time and time again

Answer 10

It could just be nappy rash. Try using sudocrem everytime shes changed for a few days and make sure shes changed asap , also let plenty of air to her skin when possible..say 30 mins nappy free after a bath . If it doesnt clear up in a few days see the dr as it may be thrush or even excema.