butt chafing

elampl

FTM question...  my LO (a bit over two weeks old) has raw skin on her butt.  Is this the same as diaper rash?  Do I just use my diaper rash cream or should I use powder? 

mben1119

Use cream. Do not use baby powder.

teachermother

if cream does not work I dab on Milk of Magnesia on my LO bottom works like a charm!!!  Something in it must neutralize the rash.  Just buy the plain milk of mag and  dab it on with a cotton ball and don't  put anything else on it.

Formerly Mrs D S

mabenner1:

Use cream. Do not use baby powder.

 This! Don't use powder ever on a LO.  The small particles can enter the airway and cause inflammation.

cstw

Use cream but only put it on once the area is actually dry. Putting it on wet skin actually can have the reverse effect.

elampl

Thank you for all the responses!