2007-03-12 13:30:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Any barrier ointment is good: Vaseline, lanolin, even Desitin if you don't mind the white color. This will help with the rash if it's just caused by wetness and irritation. The most important thing is to make sure the baby's skin is completely dry before applying.
If the rash is very red, raised, and blotchy, he probably has a yeast infection. You'll need an antifungal treatment then, like miconazole.
Most importantly, keep the skin dry!!! Take the pacifier out when baby is sound asleep to minimize the moisture and irritation!
2007-03-12 13:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jules 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been using Aquaphor and it seems to help. It puts a protective layer over the rash so that it doesn't continue to get irritated. I'm sure Vaseline does the same like the other people suggested. Good luck!
2007-03-12 13:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cherie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aquaphor Baby or Eucarin. I'd go with the Aquaphor--CVS and Walgreens make off brands which work just as well for half of the cost. Vaseline will also work just fine. Do NOT use anti-fungal cream because it can be harmful to your baby-particularly since it'll be touching the pacifier in his mouth. Best of luck!
2007-03-12 13:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, vaseline is the cure for anything!! My son had the most horrible rash on his cheeks when his teeth were coming in. Before you put baby to bed completely cover the rash with vaseline and by morning it should almost be gone, if not completely gone. Just be sure to keep putting it on throughout the day and especially before going out in the cold. Good luck!!
2007-03-12 13:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Lansinoh - it's for breastfeeding, but it will provide a barrier between the skin and the drool, and will allow the skin to heal.
My daughter got a rash from a runny nose (and from having her nose wiped 2000 times) and Lansinoh cleared it up in about 8 hours. It's like magic.
I wouldn't put petroleum jelly on a baby's face, personally. It's made of petroleum - something that nature never intended us to have on or in our bodies!! Lansinoh is derived from lanolin, which comes from sheep, and is safe if a Mom puts it on her breasts and nurses her baby.
2007-03-12 13:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anti-fungal cream works well but with him using a pacifier all the time I'm not quite sure it will help. Try to sneak some on at naps/bedtime.
2007-03-12 13:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Momma K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vaseline.
2007-03-12 13:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eucerin will help create a barrier from the drool. Vaseline will work well too.
2007-03-12 13:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing i would put on my baby's face is vaseline.
2007-03-12 13:38:59 · answer #9 · answered by Stacey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zinc medicated cream ie. butt cream desitin
2007-03-12 13:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋