Diaper rash?

adoxyinherear

We've been CDing since we got home from the hospital and DD has had a persistent rash. I've been trying to change her every 2 to 3 hours or when she goes, and using cloth wipes moistened with water and slathering her bottom with Grovia magic stick. Just not sure what we're doing wrong. I made my own cloth diaper detergent, so I am curious if it could be that? As a FTM I don't even know how to deal with sposie diaper rash, let alone what could be the cause in cloth! Appreciate any advice.

GypsyEsq

Newborns are rashy - I'm not familiar with the Grovia stick but we're using Earth Mama Angel Baby bottom balm and its really really good.

FlyHigh37

I second the EMAB, and I have just recently got my baby to minimal redness after dealing with diaper rashes (partly from my own mistakes) since switching to cloth a month and a half ago.  I also have not tried the Grovia stick, but I do know that my dd has a coconut oil sensitivity.

gollywollypog

My little guy has had two different rashes already, I'll tell you what worked for me.

First rash was on the front, where his pee was collecting most.  It was a prickly heat looking rash.  I used lanolin on it and changed my washing routine thinking maybe there was detergent residue causing it. Now I do a cold rinse with a tiny bit of detergent, a hot wash and two extra rinses.  A lot, I know.  I use Charlies soap.   Either the lanolin or the extra rinsing or a combo of both cleared it up within a day or two.  It wasn't painful for him, just little red bumps.

The second rash was on the bum, it was a reaction to his constant pooping and was painful to him.  It was raw and red and scary looking.  I coated it with burts bees diaper cream and lanolin, alternating the two.  That one cleared up in a few days, but I'm still using the creams as a preventative now. 

hth!

veruca5839

I would try changing more often, like every 1-2 hours.  It could be wetness leading to irritation/rash.  If that doesn't help, I'd guess it's the detergent.