need diaper rash remedy ASAP

Mrs.Saxy

DS has been on antibiotics for ear infections. Now he has a horrible diaper rasht hat just developed today at daycare.  He screamed when I used baby wipes.

 What can I use to heal his little butt?

Cree629

Depends...  if it's a plain old diaper rash, use Triple Paste,  NOTHING works better.  But since he is on antibiotics, it could be a yeast rash...  in which case you need a prescription.  Is it red, raised bumps?  If so, it'a likely yeast and you should call the dr.

erinluvsjason

Liquid Maalox and aquaphor, 1:1 ratio. Works wonders!! My pediatrician recommended it!

Mrs.Saxy

so far the rash is just all around red, like a bad sunburn but nothing raised

I have aquaphor already, I'll have DH pick up Maalox

anna&steve

My pediatrician said to use a 1:1 ratio of zinc and hydrocortisone cream. It seams to work! We also use super duper diaper doo!

AnnapolisLari

Could be yeast.

You don't need a prescription (and Nystatin only works about half the time). Just get Lotrimin for athlete's foot-- generic clotrimazole. Clears it right up.

berry25

If Triple Paste doesn't do the job after a couple days, it's most likely yeast.  Then you'd use Lotrimin 2x/day.  If that doesn't work, ask about a potential prescription antifungal cream.

amanda&rob

Also do a bath with a lot (and I mean quite a bit) of baking soda in it.  And don't use wipes.  Use a warm wash cloth.