Dumb question for moms with outside babies

Mtay917

Ok so I've changed diapers before, I know how to do that. But when do you put diaper rash cream on vs lotion vs petrolum jelly vs baby powder? I don't know what the difference between all of them are- might be a panic moment but I really don't know. Thanks for being gentle on me and not thinking I'm a dummy!!

abovewedding

Baby powder is not reccommended anymore as it can irritate baby's lungs.

Vaseline or olive oil is good to use early on to put a light coat on the baby's skin because their first poop is a bit sticky and it can be easier to clean with that barrier. 

But generally you just need to use a warm, wet cloth to clean their little bums, then dry them and put on a fresh diaper and that's about it. The diaper rash/ zinc cream you really only need when they have a rash, but if you change them often you should be all good. Try not to use commercial wipes early on and just keep it very simple and mild with washing. 

Kellina

We generally just wipe and do a new diaper- no nothing on there!! I only use zinc/diaper cream if he looks red. And just Vaseline on his lil weens at bedtime since he sleeps so long now! We were actually told at the hospital NOT to wipe for every single pee diaper- too irritating!!

Angeldcf

No baby powder anymore.

You can also squirt some breastmilk (or rub it on with a cotton ball) if there's redness.  Allow this to air dry & put on a new diaper. 

rainydayluck

I think you are going to get a lot of varied responses. We use California Babies diaper rash cream when we are downstairs, Vaseline on the second floor and regular diaper rash cream on the third floor (we have changing stations set up on each floor, haha). The pedi said we could use any of those and we could use it with every diaper change.

We will be switching to cloth diapers when she is bigger and not using creams as much anymore. We use pure cornstarch powder as well, which is safe. The unsafe one is talc powder.

We use the alcohol free Target brand wipes which are supposed to be good for sensitive skin. Nurses told us as well to pat more than wipe to avoid irritation.

Mtay917

Thanks everyone that makes me feel so much better. Now I know, and had no idea that baby powder was not recommended anymore....thanks a lot!

canthardlywait426

Mtay917:

Thanks everyone that makes me feel so much better. Now I know, and had no idea that baby powder was not recommended anymore....thanks a lot!

See, I didnt think your question was dumb at all, and I definitely didnt know that baby powder wasnt used anymore. I dont have any, but its good to know anyways!

LittleMissLMC

I think powder is fine for older babies (around a year) because I use it on one of my kids at work and it does wonders for his chaffed little booty... But that's without a rash, just with irritation from being wet. And whatever one he uses in the pink container smells so deliciously fresh! 

ChatterboxBride09

canthardlywait426:

Mtay917:

Thanks everyone that makes me feel so much better. Now I know, and had no idea that baby powder was not recommended anymore....thanks a lot!

See, I didnt think your question was dumb at all, and I definitely didnt know that baby powder wasnt used anymore. I dont have any, but its good to know anyways!

Lucky you don't have any baby powder, I have 3 GIANT bottles from my shower. Anyone know any alternative uses for  baby powder cause I hate to just throw them out.  

ChicagoBroad26

ChatterboxBride09:

canthardlywait426:

Mtay917:

Thanks everyone that makes me feel so much better. Now I know, and had no idea that baby powder was not recommended anymore....thanks a lot!

See, I didnt think your question was dumb at all, and I definitely didnt know that baby powder wasnt used anymore. I dont have any, but its good to know anyways!

Lucky you don't have any baby powder, I have 3 GIANT bottles from my shower. Anyone know any alternative uses for  baby powder cause I hate to just throw them out.  

You can use it for pranks. Put it in a hairdryer so when someone turns it on it sprays all over them. Put it on top of ceiling fan blades and when someone turns the fan on they get covered. Or the old classic; invite someone for a sleepover, wait for them to fall asleep and them "grandfather" them by throwing a fistful in their face.

springgrl

ChatterboxBride09:

canthardlywait426:

Mtay917:

Thanks everyone that makes me feel so much better. Now I know, and had no idea that baby powder was not recommended anymore....thanks a lot!

See, I didnt think your question was dumb at all, and I definitely didnt know that baby powder wasnt used anymore. I dont have any, but its good to know anyways!

Lucky you don't have any baby powder, I have 3 GIANT bottles from my shower. Anyone know any alternative uses for  baby powder cause I hate to just throw them out.  

 

You can use baby powder for infant massage. Just don't let baby inhale dust. Most baby powders do not have talc in them anymore!  

Kristi221

You can use baby powder. Just don't shake it on them. I sprinkle a small amount on my hand, turned away from her face and then dab it on her with my fingers. It helps with absorbing the moisture. I didn't register for/buy any but got it as gifts so I figured I would try it. She's so little still I've only used it once. Her legs were getting chaffed from the diaper not fitting right.

MrsTechie

Kristi221:

You can use baby powder. Just don't shake it on them. I sprinkle a small amount on my hand, turned away from her face and then dab it on her with my fingers. It helps with absorbing the moisture. I didn't register for/buy any but got it as gifts so I figured I would try it. She's so little still I've only used it once. Her legs were getting chaffed from the diaper not fitting right.

This is true. You can use baby powder on babies. The warnings are against ones that contain talc, as other posters have mentioned. The main warning for their sinuses comes from spraying it in their face. You shouldn't powder their whole body with a powderpuff- a small sprinkle or putting on your hands first is safe.