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teething/drool rash

caseysue55caseysue55 member
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DD has chapped skin on her cheeks and chin, I'm sure its from the constant drooling.  there's no way to wipe it all the time.  Can I put vaseline on it?  it looks so raw and painful :(

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Re: teething/drool rash

  • eyenigheyenigh member
    Aquaphor works great for inflamed skin from drooling. It's similar to Vaseline in that it is petroleum based but also contains other ingredients like mineral oil, lanolin and glycerin. If my son has redness or a rash on his skin, I see an improvement in hours using Aquaphor. Vaseline isn't harmful, just not quite as effective as Aquaphor. 
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  • shurjenshurjen member

    My pedi told me to put vaseline all over my little E's face.  I thought it was crazy but it worked perfect.  Now whenever I see the first sign of rash I put on vaseline and it clears up very quickly.  

    Just be sure to dry the area completely before applying.  If any moisture is under the vaseline it will be trapped and continue to irritate the skin. 

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  • aldavis78aldavis78 member
    We are currently using lanolin on our LOs cheeks!
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  • buzzbee24buzzbee24 member
    aquafor is the best! Vaseline would work as well. I apply it before bedtime and naps...seems to be when the drooling is the worst.
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  • katieh1017katieh1017 member
    Our pedi recommended aquaphor. She gets it under her lip/chin area at times.

    Lillian April 17, 2012
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