whats the best for a diper rash?

Question

ok my daughter is three months old, and she has a doc appt tomorrow. What I need to know is somthing that won't burn her tonight, her rash has gottin worse, and i am not sure if it is a allergic reaction or not. I have been using Destin and baby powder and scented wipes (use scented sense she was born), soo we stoped using the powder and that only worked for a little bit, now we are just using Destin and scented wipes. That is still buring her bottom and makng it very uncomfortable. PLEASE ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!!

also she has had diahrea for a week, and thats when it started because we changed her formula and it didn't work, so we went back to her old stuff..

WOULD NEOSPORN DO ANY GOOD?

Answer 1

diarhea can make the rash worse. So keep her clean. I would switch to regular wipes the scent doesn't do much anyways. But my daughter had a horrible allergic reaction to desitin so I switched her to balmex which cleared it up well. I have also found that i love the johnsons no more rash cream they make and would never use anything else.

Answer 2

For a start, the main cause of nappy rash (or diaper rash, as you call it) is not changing a childs nappy enough. Some parents think it sufficient enough to change it when it smells or as soon as it's falling off. Change your baby's nappy whenever you suspect anything in there, anything at all. And your baby will not develope nappy rash.

Scented wipes are a BIG no-no!! Scented wipes, although masking the smell of poo, are not good for a baby's bottom most of the time, especially if they're cheap. This is due to the fact that they are rarely pH balanced. Find some pH balanced wipes (dove possibly), and use those instead. Even if no problem has come from the wipes before, it's certainly not going to help now your baby has nappy rash.

See your baby-doctor, they'll have leaflets about nappy rash.

I have no idea what destin is. My mum never used it and all four of us (her kids) have never had nappy rash.

Don't use all this formula on her little bottom. You don't need to use power at all, only after bathing or every now and then, not every time you change her. Some mothers may look badly on you because they are OTT with hygiene, but it is not the best for your baby.

Also, get into a routine (which are always said to be good for children) of bathing every night. I know it may be a hassle, but keeping her overall clean will be good and help her nappy rash to get better. And don't use any products unless they are pH balanced. Dove and Johnson's are good types, preferrably Johnson's. However I have no idea what American's have product-wise, so I can't suggest anything else.

Hope this has helped.

Answer 3

I have three tricks I use to get rid of rashes. First off is airing out, put a towel on the floor and let her play on it for as long as you can. Second is cornstarch ( either cornstarch baby powder or right outta the baking cupboard), helps keep the now dry area dry until the next change (remember to change more often and try using a very soft cloth with no soap or sensitive wipes even a quick rinse in the sink can help as long as you air dry after). My third trick is using Sudocreme (by far the best bum cream on the market) any time my daughter has to be in a diaper for an extended time IE: any time I can not change her the second she is wet or dirty, at night, naps, long car rides and similar times.

Bum rashes suck. But I have learned that it really is all about the airing out time. Seriously that is what really does the trick

Answer 4

Boudreaux's Butt Paste is good but it sounds like you are at a point where you might need something more. To get through the night use a squirt bottle with warm water with baking soda in it. Easier with two people but I've done it alone before. If you don't have a squirt bottle mix it in a bowl and use a washcloth to squeeze it over her bottom.

Lay a towel on the counter with her bottom at the edge by the sink. Squeeze the water over her bottom to soothe and cleanse. The baking soda will also help dry up the rash


For future use you can mix equal parts of lotrimin, neosporin and vaseline. You could also ask a local pharmacist if he can mix up a triple diaper paste for you. Many will or a pediatrician can order it. Use UNSCENTED wipes or when it is very bad use water and soft cloths and wipe a thin layer of vaseline over the area to protect it.

Answer 5

My doctor always told me Vaseline. It helps keep the moisture in and it provides a protective barrier for the skin. I would probably just use a warm wet washcloth rather than scented wipes (also from my pediatrician).

An actual diaper rash cream that works well is Boudreax's Butt Paste. I have found this to work much better than Desitin, which always seemed to burn my children when they had a rash. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Ask your pharmacist and then follow the instructions on the pot. Nappy rash is when urine or faeces has been next to the skin too long. Not through neglect or infrequent nappy changed but because of frequent changes due to diarhoea.

I said above to read the pot. The reason being is for example Sudocrem. Now this product says to apply thinly. If it is wiped on and you leave a white residue then this means it's on to thick and will transfer to the nappy making the nappy less pourous. This in turn means the the nappy wont absord the urine and wettest part of the diarhoea. Ask for something with zinc oxide or equivalent in this will help heal the nappy rash.

Answer 7

She needs to go diaperless for 15-20 min about twice a day. The absolute best thing for diaper rash is fresh air. You're going to be cleaning some accidents, but it will be worth it. Also, when she has the diaper on, instead of Destin, try Dr. Smith's diaper cream....you can find it in any drugstore. Instead of wiping, take her to the sink and rinse her off and when she has the diaper on, leave it real loose. Good luck!

Answer 8

DON'T USE SCENTED THEY HAVE ALCOHOL IN THEM!!!!OUCH!!!! At Wal Greens. There is a great Talcum baby powder put out by Gold Bond it has zinc in it. It helps sooth the rash. You can use unscented wipes on the baby. A wet rag is better. If you like the baby smell so much use lotion after her baths. I am glad you are taking her to the Doctors tomorrow. Poor little thing. Hope she gets feeling better soon.

Answer 9

So, have you ever heard that carmex lip balm is addicting? The reason for this is that there are agents in carmex that your lips become reliant on. Same with diaper rash ointment. See, baby's skin becomes dependent on the ointment to provide moisture and protection for the skin. Add that problem to something like constant bowel movements that are extremely acidic, and you've got a serious problem including open sores, scabs and bleeding. So, along with letting baby go without a diaper as much as possible, and avoiding scented wipes, the best suggestion my pediatric doctor told me (when my daughter was so sick that we were in and out of the emergency room all the time) was to use bag balm. Yes, the cow udder ointment in the green tin. Like vaseline, it provides moisture to the skin and serves as a great barrier of protection. It is also mild on the skin, because it contains no harsh chemicals. Unlike vaseline, it is extra goupie (for lack of a better word) Thick. So it will stay in place longer and provide better protection for those times when a diaper is necessary. The protection is important because irritated skin needs to be guarded while it heals. I know what you must be thinking, "did she really suggest using udder ointment on my baby's bottom?" The reason I know this is because that's is exactly what I thought when my doc suggested it to me, but I'll tell you what, after I tried it I never used anything else on my baby's backside again.
And you gotta figure, Bag Balm has been around for a long, long time, so they must be doing something right!!!

Answer 10

Cornstarch baby powder. It helps keep the rash dry. Wet rashes do not heal... so avoid Desitin. Also try not to use wipes. Use wet paper towel. The soap in the wipes can irritate the rash. Change her as often as she is wet or soiled. Harder to do at night, but change her right before bed, and as soon as she gets up. Good luck.