Diaper Rash...:(

**racing_gurl07** · 01-23-2008, 02:27 PM

Does anyone know any good tips on healing or calming diaper rash?? Delilah's is getting better but shes still in alot of pain..the doc thought it was yeast infection and have her some medicine, but she is still in pain....does anyone have and tips?

**caseysmom** · 01-23-2008, 02:32 PM

I used desitin a lot on my babies when they got diaper rash.

**buttercup132** · 01-23-2008, 02:40 PM

I'm pretty sure I read some where that diaper rash and a yeast infection were the same thing

**racing_gurl07** · 01-23-2008, 02:43 PM

really bad diaper rash is yeast infection...but you can just have plan old diaper rash...confusing and frustating i know

**Jadapit** · 01-23-2008, 03:07 PM

I also used destin when my kids got diaper rash. You can also sprinke some corn starch over the destin it helps a lot!

**emily_the_spoiled** · 01-23-2008, 03:08 PM

Please put some Desitin or Zinc Oxide on the rash when you change her diapers. This will help keep the area "dry" so it isn't irritated by any urine.

**Cataholic** · 01-23-2008, 03:17 PM

Jonah has sensitive skin, and struggled with both rash and yeast infections alot.

I did not find desitin or powder to be an effective barrier against moisture. I used aquafor, and made sure I super dried his bottom, allowing him to go without diaper when feasible, and slather on a huge ton of aquafor.

Frequent diaper changes are an absolute must. Yeast infections need antibiotics, and if you are BF, make sure you are treated as well.

In place of aquafor, you can use vasoline, but, aquafor is much easier to apply, IMO.

**lizbud** · 01-23-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

I used desitin a lot on my babies when they got diaper rash.

That stuff really worked well with my babies. I'm glad it's still going
strong. Cleared up a rash in a day or two. I'd bath the area with a warm
water & then dry. I'd apply the creme on dry skin & it really helped.

**sparks19** · 01-23-2008, 06:57 PM

I use desitin cream with every single diaper change... I slather it on and haven't had a problem with diaper rash yet... knock on wood. I really like Desitin.

But if the Dr gave you a prescription for her and it's not working I think you should go back and let the Dr know and see if maybe she needs something else...

I agree with letting her go diaper free for short periods during the day and make sure her bum is dry before applying any cream... change frequently and use Desitin with every change... and don't worry... you can't put too much on in my experience lol hubby makes fun of me cause I slather it on where he uses half what I do and rubs it in.... But so far so good.

I hope you can get it cleared up soon. it sucks for both of you.

**Cataholic** · 01-24-2008, 08:31 AM

Petroleum jelly is the generic name, Vasoline is a particular 'brand' name, and Aquafor, a particular brand, is simply more emulsified petroleum jelly, which makes it easier to apply.

Any barrier will work- desitin, petroleum, aquafor...just slather it on. Desitin didn't do anything that the petroleum products did, and the normal petroleum product was cheaper. Aquafor, however, isn't cheap.

The petroleum based products DO discolour the clothing, so, be careful.

**Cookiebaker** · 01-24-2008, 08:49 AM

naked time!!! before lydia became mobile, we gave her 45 mins of naked time in the evening -- it helps the area to dry out. think of a cut with a band aid on it all the time...its hard to heal in a constantly moist area. I hope her rash gets better soon!!

(Also, its expensive, but we found that Triple-Paste has been the most effective cream, clearing up one of Lydia's rashes in just hours...and we have tried them all!)

**Medusa** · 01-25-2008, 07:31 AM

Ok, back in the dark ages when my son was a baby, my (then) husband was in the Air Force and we were so broke we were living off our fingernails. My son got sick and went into the base hospital. They cured him but sent him home w/the worst case of diaper rash I have ever seen. He even had open sores. I had no money and was out of Desitin and the only thing I had in the house was Milk of Magnesia. I figured it couldn't hurt, it's cool and soothing, so why not? I applied it and he immediately stopped crying and, I swear to you, within 48 hours the diaper rash was completely gone! I never went back to Desitin again. I applied it w/every diaper change after that. (It's also good if you have sores in your mouth. Take a swig and rinse it around like mouthwash and spit it out. Obviously, don't do that w/babies or small children but for adults, it's great.) Anyhow, give Milk of Magnesia a whirl. It's so cool and soothing.