Anyone know of home remedies for diaper rash? We are using A&D right now...any advice?

Answer 1

Triple paste & aquaphor work like overnight magic ;)

also.sprinkle some cornstrach on their bottoms and let em "air out"

Answer 2

I would have to first ask whether or not the rash is in conjunction with the use of an oral antibiotic. If it is than the rash could be more than a common diaper rash, but a yeast infection on babies bottom.

When my children ( have three, 4th on the way) were teething they inevitably ended up with an ear infection. When this would occur the doctor would put them on an antibiotic. With my first I had no idea. With my other two I got a little smarter. As soon as your child begins using antibiotic do not use diaper wipes, use warm wash clothes and gently pat babies bum dry or allow to air dry. If a nasty rash should arise contact your physician. With my first we had to apply a miconazole cream to kill the infection.

For everyday rashes or to keep it at bay, I love the bonds baby gold powder.

Answer 3

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Diaper rash occurs because diapers hold in moisture and heat.
Dry your baby's skin completely before applying a new diaper.
Super-absorbent, disposable diapers are best for a child who has diaper rash.
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Homemade Cures for Diaper Rash

Almost every child suffers from diaper rash at least once before they are potty trained. And, while your baby is suffering from this painful condition, you’ll be suffering right along with them.

Fortunately, there are many home remedies that can help ease the pain of diaper rash, and eventually clear up the condition all together.

• Diaper rash occurs because most babies wear diapers almost constantly. These diapers hold in moisture and heat. And diaper rash thrives in a moist, hot environment. So, the drier you can keep your baby’s bottom, the better. Check your baby’s diaper often. As soon as they soil the diaper, change it immediately.

• Try not to use soaps or baby wipes to clean your baby’s bottom. These products are often too harsh on irritated skin, and contain perfumes and other things that can irritate the skin even more. Instead, gently rinse your baby’s bottom by holding them near the tap.

• Oatmeal is a popular home remedy for many ailments, including diaper rash. Add oatmeal to your child’s bath water. Let them soak in the water for ten two fifteen minutes. Continuously swish your hand through the water, to keep the oatmeal circulating.

• Dry the baby’s skin completely before applying a new diaper. Use a towel to gently pat, rather than rub, their skin dry. Even after using a towel, it might be advisable to wait a few minutes before applying a diaper, to make sure your baby is completely dry.

• Let your baby go without a diaper for 20 or 30 minutes two or three times a day. (Longer and more often, if possible.) The fresh, dry air will help to heal diaper rash.

• You want the baby’s bottom to be dry, but you also want to keep it moisturized. Before applying a new diaper, apply petroleum jelly to the diaper area. Not only will it moisturize your baby’s skin, it will act as a barrier between the skin and any wetness trapped in the diaper.

• Applying vegetable oil is another way to keep your child’s bottom moisturized.

• Cornstarch is a great home remedy. Create a paste by mixing cornstarch and petroleum jelly together. Then, apply the paste to the diaper rash.

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I also found that zinc oxide cream really helps to prevent and heal diaper rashes, this is actually something that my mom had told me to use on my new son to help prevent diaper rashes, it is true about the diaper wipes, there is one that caused a allergic reaction on my son that resulted to a diaper rash in the end

Answer 4

My bub had a HORRIBLE diaper rash that none of the diaper rash creams would work on. She was in the NICU when she was born (she swallowed maconium when born) for a week and was put on anti-biotics in which case, gave her a horrible diaper rash. I had her on prescription diaper rash stuff, balmex, and some other stuff. I had to take her back to the Dr. cuz nothing was working. Dr. told me to get Aquaphor and it got rid of it right away! It works wonders. You can get it in the lotion section. It wouldn't be in the baby section like you think. As far as home remedies, I wouldn't trust any. I would try Aquaphor. Dr. recommended.

Answer 5

Home remedies yeah first of all don't let the baby's diaper get to full and clean he/she with just a wet towel no baby wipes and let the baby be free for a little while (let the booty get some air) If the rash is too bad then take the baby to the Dr. & That' the cheapest remedy I know.
Good Luck!!

Answer 6

A&D is the best product to use for diaper rashes. Continue using it, it should clear up between 2-5 days.

Answer 7

Hi,i am the mom of 4,yes 4. I have tried everything imaginable,and im telling you this will work
Go to the store and get some corn starch,burn it in a pan,and when its totally cooled down apply it to babys rash,and of course be sure to keep baby dry all the time,and it wouldnt hurt to let the diaper stay off for awhile,it always worked with my babies and please be aware that baby powder only irrates the rash more

Answer 8

For my son, I dabbed a layer of Desitin on him and then put Johnson's (cornstarch) Baby Powder over it, and by morning the rash would be gone. On my daughter, however, it was more "yeast" related, so those things didn't work. I've used Lotrimin (found in the Athlete's foot section at the grocery store) on her and put Johnson's (cornstarch) Baby Powder over it and THAT works for her. Just for point of reference, a yeast-related rash has little red dots with it, while a typical diaper rash does not.

Answer 9

Bag Balm works like a charm but can be hard to find it comes in a green tin and I found it at Walgreens but I don't think all stores carry it if it doesn't clear up or look better within a few days have your doctor check it out could be a yeast infection and I wouldn't use wet wipes or harsh soaps on the area till it clears up those can be irritating

Answer 10

Im a registered medical assistant with 2 children. When my children was smaller exspecially my son he got diaper rash alot to the point it was very raw and sometimes bleeding. My grandmother told me what she always used and what her mother always used and i tried it and it works my friend uses it on my godson and it works great for him too. Take some flour in a skillit and fry it till its golden brown and put it on every diaper change it works wonderfully healing it up.
Good Luck!!

Answer 11

Try Johnson and Johnson baby powder. I was told by a doctor that when you use creams for diaper rash constantly, it will cause moisture to remain causing the diaper rash to last longer.He simply recommended baby powder and when I started using it my baby didn't have diaper rash near as often and the rashes didn't last near as long as they did with the creams.