Do I need diaper rash cream right away after LO gets here?

WannaBeCrunchyMama

I just realized that we don't have any kind of diaper rash stuff. Is this something we're going to want the first few weeks?

Recommendations for cd safe rash cream?

blissfully_caffeinated

I like Burt's Bees and Grandma El's diaper creams. Everyone and their mother gave us rash cream while I was still pregnant. The only times Ds has actually gotten a rash have been irritation due to disposables, diarrhea (from being sick with a virus), and a food sensitivity. If you plan on using paper diapers for a while then I'd get some. Otherwise I wouldn't bother. You can always pick up BB.

nsees

Ditto PP, if you're going to use sposies, I would definitely recommend having some on hand.  If you have a chance to get some now, I would...just so you don't have to rush out to get it if you need it.  Don't stock up though, I still have the first two tubes (one for diaper bag and one for home) that I bought before Evan was born.  With the CDs, we hardly ever have a use for it.  With sposies for Eli, we applied it with most changes to ward off rashes.

I like CA Baby and The Magic Stick (favorite).

Soyager

Ditto pps.

I like Earth Mama Angel Baby. We use it mainly to keep the little guy moisturized/ for rash prevention.

Using cloth dipes and cloth wipes (with just water) really lets the body keep itself balanced and lets the skin breathe. You won't have rash.

queenie521

I needed it after about a week.  I would get it just in case.  You dont want to have to run out if you need it.  I Like CA Baby cream.  You can get it at Target, Babies R Us, and Buy Buy Baby.  (you can order it online too)

emathis2

For CD safe creams CA Baby is my favorite by far.  Grandma El's didn't work at all for us.  I use it daily and go through a ton so I would say at least have one on hand. DS he has always pooped a lot and therefore gets a lot of rashes. 

Ris1127

I use CA Baby and BB at night and really just as a skin barrier. DD gets a lot of rashes in the summer but it's only because of the heat after she's played outside so I put it in her before outside play and after just to prevent. I really didn't need it for the NB stage but used it a few times a day just as a barrier and moisturizer.

littleanomaly

We use CA Baby. Burts Bees made him smell nice but didn't do anything for his butt.

WannaBeCrunchyMama

Thanks everyone. You've all been so helpful the last few weeks answering all my questions.

mrsjjd

We have some because I was given some at my shower. I used diaper cream a handful of times with DS, and we used disposables until he was 8 months old.