Diaper Rash, Please Help!

Christina - posted on 09/30/2010

Butt Paste, if you cant find it use anything that is WHITE cream not clear, the white has more Zinc. we use balmex or butt paste

Shulamit Susan - posted on 09/29/2010

I am sure you have read these great replies, and most are helpful. I have been a Mother and teacher for many years; my daughter also was allergic to everything so I learned early on to look at diet first and what in the immediate enviornment: her bed, what type diaper, products used on the body, and if you were breast feeding then, what you are eating. Always yes, rule on the yeast infection which are not uncommon. I did not have a lot of money but was seeing how little help the traditional creams and ointments helped and how great the old or homeopathic aids were the best. You need not buy the most expensive. I tried applying plain youghurt on the infected area and then a cloth if possible or good brand organic type diaper, if only for a short while, it was worth it and only a few dollars more. Next, we used a mixture I made upon advice of ground oatmeal (I used my own mortor and pestel) and applied this mixed with water or better yet, chamomile singular note oil, found in any good health food store or Whole foods and many pharmacies. It is worth the expense as it calms and soothes, read many product labels, it is used but in many commercial treatments, it is last or next to last and not enough.This oatmeal mixture/paste mixed with water and 2 to 4 drops of the oil, is applied to the area and then covered ro left in open for awhile if at all possible. Careful not to allow any oils in genetalia area. These oils have been used for a lifetime by our ancestors and are the basis of all good treatments.
There is also, Baby Gold Bond Powder, Burt's Bees baby ointment, Avalon Organic for baby, all lasting a long time and well worth the price. If I had to choose one, I would go for the oatmeal or yoghurt treatment and a good pure powder. My daughter also had a history of exzema in the family so we really had putn in the time to find a pure and cost effective treatment. I know it hurts to see your little one in discomfort, amazing that the so called old treatments are not so old. I hope your little one is well.

Rachel - posted on 09/29/2010

Ohh, yes, Lotramin might work well. My son had thrush when he was a couple months old (buildup of yeast in the mouth), and it transfered to my nipples when he was nursing. Burned like they were on fire. The Lotramin was recommended by my doctor (for my boobs, not the baby) and it fixed everything.

Debbie - posted on 09/29/2010

My pediatrician recommended Lotriman (the cream for jock itch). For girls usually the rash is due to a fungus and we used this on my daughters when they were little and it worked great. You put the cream on and then desitin or what ever you use on top of it. For my kids, the rash cleared up in a day or 2.

Rachel - posted on 09/29/2010

Baking soda in the bathwater works wonders.

Becky - posted on 09/29/2010

cornstarch or burts bees diaper rash cream is the best ever

Ginamarie - posted on 09/29/2010

Have you tried sunning her bum? diaper rash ( as you have figured out by now) is caused by moist, irritated skin rubbing against itself. I am not saying turn her into the Coppertone baby, but exposing her bum to air will help dry it out- sometimes creams only make the problem worse-- doubly so if your child has allergies. This may sound crazy to you, but if you don't have the convenient window suitable for baby lounging, take a hair dryer( set on cool of course) and air dry her bum for a few minutes once or twice a day.

Jeannine - posted on 09/29/2010

My Four year old suffered with diaper rash from day one until she was potty trained. We tried everything! Kept going to the doctor and they kept saying the same things over and over.
The only thing we found was bag balm. You just should be careful around her girly parts.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/M...

It was originally made for the cows utters to protect them against the harsh winters in the north east. I used it on my daughter and the left over i would rub on my elbows and feet and it works wonders and it is thicker than A&D so it will protect her butt from the moisture. When she has a break out you should still us the diaper rash cream and then put bag balm over it. It was a lifesaver!

hope this helped.

Shanta - posted on 09/29/2010

Try A&D ointment without Zinc.

Danna - posted on 09/29/2010

My son had a really bad diaper rash when he was a new born and it turned out that he was allergic to the diaper that we were using. We switched diapers and haven't had a rash since.

Heather - posted on 09/29/2010

I would take her to the pediatrician, if possible. There is a prescription that is called Riley Butt Creme that is miraculous. Diaper rashes are nothing to fool around with. My youngest used to get them alot, and she ended up getting Mursa 3 different times and having to have a surgeon go in and drain them and cut out pieces all 3 times. It was very painful for her and she was admitted to the hospital every time. Please, please try to take her to the doctor. Good luck!

Andrea - posted on 09/29/2010

I know it sounds werid but it work bag bam comes in a green jar. when my oldest daughter who now 14would get a diaper rash nothing would work. my grandma said try bag bam and so i did and with in a day or two it was gone I used it for all of my children when they had diaper rash

Mellissa - posted on 09/29/2010

Have you tryed Zinc cream? That worked with my 2 kids. Cake it on good and belive me the rash is gone in days.

Rebecca - posted on 09/29/2010

if it IS a yeast infection, keep your baby out of a diaper as long as possible. yeast thrives in damp places, i.e., the mouth, a wet diaper, etc. after every diaper change, let your baby air dry after cleansing, for about 20 minutes. lay your baby on their belly while airing out, with a diaper underneath so they don't pee all over the place

Rebecca - posted on 09/29/2010

That rash could be caused by a food allergy. What do you feed your child?? You could try this ointment called Corona. You can get it at any farm supply store. It's mainly used for cow udders, but it works wonders with protecting a rash and keeping it from getting worse. My baby had a rash that I at first thought was a yeast infection, but it turned out she was allergic to her own stool from the formula i was feeding her. As soon as I found out a formula she wasn't allergic to, this horrible open-sore rash was healed within 2 days.

Amber - posted on 09/28/2010

Bag Balm Does WONDERS!!!

Larissa - posted on 09/28/2010

Johnsons & Johnsons make a cream called "destin". It is fantastic. My little girl got it really bad and just the thought of a nappy change made her scream. I used every baby cream there was & was so relieved when I found it. I put desitin on her after her bath & by the morning any signs of her extremely red, sore rash was gone. Just fantastic. Good luck.

Patty - posted on 09/28/2010

i have found that a tub of warm water and a hole box of baking soda let her sit as long as posible it really helps alot and just as much air as posible

Amy - posted on 09/28/2010

My daughter recently had a really bad diaper rash too. I kept using Desitin, but it just wasn't helping. I found a diaper rash cream by Burt's Bees. It is a little more expensive than the Desitin, but it worked so well. It's like $8.99 I think and you can buy it from your grocery store. It's much thicker and a little gritty even, but it cleared up within a day or two of using it.

Meleah - posted on 09/28/2010

I've just used the cream then started using Vaseline. water down my sons juice drinks that seems to really help too.

Jodie - posted on 09/28/2010

Sounds silly, but after changing her diaper: Blot the area with Maalox or Mylanta, let air dry, then cover area with Aquaphor. It will clear up quickly. The antacid takes the burn out of it. Worked on all 3 of my boys. GL

Jacqie - posted on 09/28/2010

What worked for me was changing the diaper every 30 minutes with a 5 minute naked dry off period. A&D or Butt Paste (yes, it's really called that) worked the best for me. Warm oatmeal baths, at least 10 minutes long every other night. Don't buy instant oatmeal though, it reacts differently in the water than the kind you have to cook.

Leah - posted on 09/28/2010

My daughter is the same way. Tried every cream out there, nothing worked until a friend told me to get NYSTATIN cream. Same stuff they use for thrush, only oral form. No prescription, just ask pharmacist, Told my doc I had gotten it and he said I made the right choice.

Jessie - posted on 09/27/2010

make sure you sanitze everything that she has contact with in her mouth and diaper area. if the yeast gets somewhere else it can come back with a vengence!

Hilary - posted on 09/27/2010

You mentioned that she was also not feeling well, it could be strep. Sometimes instead of a strep throat they will get it other places.

Katie - posted on 09/27/2010

Thank you everyone! I called the doctor and they said to use Lotramin and this other cream that I can't think of the name. The rash is just about all gone, thank god! They also said to do a baking soda bath too so I will have to remember all of this just in case it happens again.

Ndydi - posted on 09/27/2010

U can use vaseline whl u try & let go without diapers

Tara - posted on 09/26/2010

From your description of the rash it does sound like a yeast infection rash, apparently it's fairly common. What worked for us when my daughter had a yeast rash like that was coconut oil - you can get it at most health food stores for a pretty reasonable price and it worked beautifully - she hasn't had anything that bad since. Apparently coconut oil is a powerful antifungal, and since yeast is a form of fungus.... worked a dream. Additionally, I wasn't worried if she got any on her hands (she's at the point where she can take her diaper off) because it is all natural and doesn't have any chemicals in it.

Michelle - posted on 09/26/2010

cornstarch it will soak up the wetness in her skin. i used it on my kids when cream didnt work.

Avzelal - posted on 09/26/2010

not very expensive...buy sudocream is the best..my baby never got any rushes

Ashleigh - posted on 09/26/2010

I find that butt paste works best for my girls.

Jamie - posted on 09/26/2010

I find that keeping the diaper off (which you said you do) and usung a wet washcloth instead of wipes works. Sometimes the wipes are too harsh on babys sensitive skin.

Laura - posted on 09/26/2010

Make an appointment with your pediatrition. He/she can tell the difference between a rash and yeast. Your daughter could be allergic to the brand of diaper you are using also.

Tori - posted on 09/25/2010

Corn flour works a treat so does amolin cream. curash wipes and use more expensive nappies.

Jenn - posted on 09/25/2010

All of the diaper rash creams are so over priced and so played out. ZINC is the best, just plan zinc. It will say to treat poison ivy, sumac, diaper rash etc. It clears in an hr. Completely clear in 24hrs. I swore by it. I dont have babies anymore they are grown. It always work wonders for them.

Carmen - posted on 09/25/2010

Take her to the doctor, I ad the same problem with my daughter around 12 months. I thought it was a diaper rash and nothing worked turned out to be yeast. The doctor prescribed Nystatin and it worked wonders.

Hollie - posted on 09/25/2010

I have used th lanolin that you used for your breast when breastfeeding. Works like a charm.

Eileen - posted on 09/25/2010

Is she teething? When my oldest boy was teething it would make him a lil sick and give him a horrible rash from diarrhea. It would blister and he would scream in pain. I would use a warm wash cloth to wipe him instead of wipies and that soothed him alot. I wouldnt put a diaper on him or would use cloth ones with a lot of desitin night time formula. I would also bathe him a couple times a day in Aveeno oatmeal (you can find it at Target or Walmart) and use half a package in warm water to open the skin and let it sink in and heal. Let him play for about 15-20 Mins. I would see results in a day or so and just repeated that every time it happened...

Robyn - posted on 09/25/2010

It comes in a green can. it's called bag balm. it's used for cows teets. It is amazing on diaper rash. My son's rash was so bad it would bleed. we tried three prescriptions from the doctor. I was raised on a farm so I finally gave up and got the bag balm. 48 hours no more rash. it was awesome.

Melissa - posted on 09/25/2010

I recommend that you not waste your money on those fanct diaper cremes. Yeah some of them work but good old fashion vasoline is the best. I recommend putting on a thick coat so that when your baby uses the bathroom the urine wont burn or irritate the rash. Also change the pamper more frequently and use vasoline everytime. Try not to avoid baby powder for a while until you get the rash under control.

Laurie - posted on 09/24/2010

i was taught to put flour is a cast iron skillet...till it starts to turn color(this doesnt take long @ all)!!! It has worked for me everytime....Good luck

Lindsey - posted on 09/24/2010

if it is not a yeast infection, which is sounds like it probly is... i have had the most luck w/ desiten maximum strenghth. you can find it just about anywhere... dollar general, walmart, target... ect.

Karen - posted on 09/24/2010

Aquaphor is the best. Use sensitive baby wipes and diapers. If that doesn't work call the doctor. My son used to have it so bad that he bleed.

Heather - posted on 09/24/2010

I've always use corn starch but this sounds like a yeast infection all 4 of my children got them after an antibiotic. My oldest sons dr told me to get an antifungal such as lotriman (athletes foot) cause it was after hours this has always worked for us.

Joan - posted on 09/23/2010

put some bakingsoda in a warm tub this will help with the rash. continue to let her air out.

Sarah - posted on 09/23/2010

For our daughter we ended up buying paw paw cream and lathering it on

Rene - posted on 09/23/2010

i always used pawpaw cream on both my boys and it worked wonders good luck i hope it gets better soon.

Jennifer - posted on 09/23/2010

My son had a horrible diaper rash for 5 days while I tried all the diaper rash creams.....In the end I used A&D ointment and it cleared up in less than 36 hours. Now I use it every night to prevent them and we haven't had a relapse since.

Jessie - posted on 09/23/2010

get her looked at for a yeast infection. they are nasty my son had one on his tushy as a newborn and it took multiple attempts before we found something to get rid of the infection. the 1st oral med he was immune too (me too as I got yeast infection in my breasts nursing him). we got prescribed two diff types of cream/ointment - nothing and then we got a diff oral med and it did the trick.

Rose - posted on 09/23/2010

That happened to my daughter once and my Pediatrician told me to use a little neosporin, then lather aquaphor cream on top and finally sprinkle corn strarch on top of all the cream. Sounds wierd, but it worked!!