Yeast Help!

aimeecasey

Hi Mamas!

We suspect that DD has a yeast rash, so to be on the safe side I want to get all my diapers really really clean. I remember reading a tons of posts on ridding diapers of yeast a few months ago, but I can't remember the process and couldn't find an answer in FAQs... What did/would you do to rid diapers of yeast?

My plan so far is to double strip my diapers and sun them. Meanwhile, I'll put DD in disposables with A&D cream. Opinions?

Note: I have all pocket diapers: BG, Blueberry, Kawaii, and Babykicks- so, microfiber and hemp materials, and I've been using California Baby diaper cream with them.

SGreen04

I know someone here has great yeast advice with detailed (read: better) instructions but I just used bleach. I washed like normal, then did a wash with 1/3 cup of bleach and then rinsed like crazy! I diluted the bleach first before adding it to my diapers and only had minimal fading with one fitted, the rest were fine.

The A&D won't get rid of the yeast. If it is actually yeast you will probably have to get a perscription from your pediatrician (although I have heard of people using topical lotrimin). Also I recommend LOTS of naked time because yeast loves dark, wet places.

This is what worked for us so I hope you find something that works for your LO too. Diaper rashes in general suck, and yeast is the absolute worst! GL!

carolinaem

Lotramin will kill yeast (an is otc).  It actually worked far better than the nystatin I had.  CJs also has a yeast cream that people seem to like.  As for the diapers you don't need to worry about fading with PUL so I would just pour in the bleach as you load the water into the washer.  I don't know about hemp and bleach but I am sure someone can answer that.  Good luck!