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Usually the next day. We have had so much luck using Bag Balm with our kids.

2007-05-30 07:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Warm wash cloths are horrible for diaper rashes. Those rashes are caused by too much moisture and irritation on the skin, something cool might feel good, but a warm wash cloth only makes it worse.

You should see a reduction in the redness and swelling after the first few uses of desitin. If more than 3 days of use doesnt change anything its probably a yeast infection. Boys and girls both get them, and not just on their genitals. They can cover the butt and belly as well. It looks like a very thick rash, which when dry is sort of patchy and scaley looking.

A regular monistat 7 day cream, used like diaper ointment at each changing will clear it up.

2007-05-30 07:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0 0

Besides Desitin and other ointments, you can put your child in a tub with a bit of baking soda about 1/4 c. for about 15 minutes and then rinse well. If your child is still in an infant tub use no more than a tablespoon of baking soda. (depending on the size of the infant tub) and then use the ointment before putting on the diaper.

If the rash is not clearing up, it could be a yeast infection espcially in little girls. look for signs of puss and crusting and get to the doctor, usually they will tell you to use an OTC antifungal, topically only. (like monistat) or they will prescribe something. If it is yeast, don't use the baby wipes they will sting.

I have also put hot water in a small cooler (one that holds 6 cans) and put 1tsp. of baking soda in the cooler to be used overnight when giving a bath will just cause more problems. If you're brave you can also switch to cloth diapers for a while, no covers so the air can circulate.

I'm a mom of 5, 3 girls and 2 boys. and this has worked well for me, when I find I can't cure a rash, it's usually a yeast infection which is worsened by the wetness and heat in a disposable diaper. (I use disposables, tried the cloth and I got an infection in my finger) Changing the diapers often will help this. I have also found that my kids tend to get rashes with cheaper diapers even if they are Luvs so I stick with Pampers or Huggies. It could be that your child is sensitive to something in the diaper if you have recently changed brands.

2007-05-30 07:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by kd5bel 3 · 0 0

I found that using Johnsons baby wash and a warm wash cloth to clean the daiper area at diaper changes works quite well. Then follow up with applying Desitin or Balmex to completely dry bottom. It will take 2 or 3 days.

2007-05-30 07:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by Trini_^ 3 · 0 0

As a mother of 5, and a preschool teacher, I highly recommend plain corn starch (like Argo) to get rid of the rash, and then use the Desitin as a barrier on the skin to prevent further rashes. Plain corn starch works amazingly fast and is really inexpensive. Never use baby powder on the rash, as the perfumes and other ingredients will cause the rash to sting. Hope this helps!! :)

2007-05-30 07:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by ksta72 5 · 0 0

There is a diaper rash cream that is awesome to say the least. Clears up diaper rash instantly. It is called Penaten Cream. It is made in Germany. My grandmother (who is from Germany) introduced me to it when I had my first child. It works 100 times better than anything out there for diaper rash. I was able to get it at Kaiser in the pharmacy, it is sold over the counter.

I have left you a link below for further information.

Trust me you will love it!!

2007-05-30 07:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jules 4 · 0 0

I am an RN that worked for a dermatologist for 4 years.Baby powder, corn starch, Vit A & D can all cause yeast. Adding them to warm, moist areas is a recipe for yeast spores to grow.Call a derm and he will tell you that Boudreau's or Desitin will work because they create a waterproof barrier preventing acidic urine from irritating it but also to let it get air as much as possible to dry it up. So many old school ideas say to use corn starch , baby powder, etc. but their kids are just the exception to the rule that it causes yeast. Please call a dermatologist if you don't believe me.

2007-05-30 08:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I use Balmex and the rash looks 90% better the very next day. Also try a cool wash cloth- it will help soothe baby's discomfort. Try to keep him out of a diaper as much as you can so it can dry out. Good luck.

2007-05-30 07:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by cuban_wahine 3 · 0 0

I agree. Desitin made my newborn's rashes worse too. They gave us a tube to apply on the wellness facility and it grow to be terrible stuff. We switched to familiar previous keep sort zinc oxide cream and had plenty greater suitable consequences. while she grow to be older we switched to fabric diapers and function in no way had to fret approximately diaper creams because! No diaper rashes in our abode for over 7 months now!

2016-12-30 07:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

I put Desitin on my daughter one diaper change at night and the next morning the redness is gone. But i put it on a the slightest sign of redness.

2007-05-30 07:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Brianna'sMomma 5 · 0 0

It depends on how bad the rash is. We use A&D and we see improvement right away. The redness doesn't completely go away for one to three days. Letting them go without diaper for fifteen minutes a day will also help.

2007-05-30 07:16:05 · answer #11 · answered by Alicia 3 · 0 0

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