We've been using it for every diaper change since I can remember. ?We use the corn starch kind. ?I put a little on my hand & then on his bottom. ?We've never had a problem or a diaper rash.
What's wrong with it? ?I just saw a post about not using it.
BTW- We give DS a bath every night. ?I read somewhere that cornstarch is a breeding ground for germs. ?But if we keep him clean I don't see why this would be a problem?
I think babies can breathe it in and it can hurt their lungs. There is a kind that is not good - maybe the talc kind? We don't use it - but it sounds like if you put it on your hand first you will be fine. Every few changes I blow on his bum until it is dry and add some diaper cream with zinc in it to prevent rashes. So far so good.
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Carson Henry, born 39w, 2d, via emergency c/s due to no fetal movement and fetal distress. Seizures, IVH grade 2, brain injury, kidney and liver damage. Complete blood clot in the artery in his right arm. 27 days in the NICU. Now discharged from all specialists, excepts his kidney doctor, who will monitor him indefinitely. My tough little cookie.
In our baby care class, they said the danger is that it could get into the baby's lungs. This is my first baby and I've never used powder. I know my sis-in-law uses it all the time. DS has only had a little bit of diaper rash and Butt Paste clears it right up.
Well, your baby can breathe talcum powder in and it can possibly cause allergies, lung cancer (when talc breaks down, it is similar to asbestos), or even death.
Cornstarch is a better alternative, but you have to be careful - if your baby gets a rash and it develops into a yeast infection, cornstarch can aggravate and make it worse. Or so I've heard.
I have heard the same things about baby powder - babies can breathe it in. Our ped recommends not using it, so we don't. For his nighttime diapers, we put a little bit of Aquaphor on DS's bum just for a little extra protection and he's been free & clear of diaper rash.
Carson Henry, born 39w, 2d, via emergency c/s due to no fetal movement and fetal distress. Seizures, IVH grade 2, brain injury, kidney and liver damage. Complete blood clot in the artery in his right arm. 27 days in the NICU. Now discharged from all specialists, excepts his kidney doctor, who will monitor him indefinitely. My tough little cookie.
Don't leave your 2 y.o. alone with it, or else this happens...
Your little girl is hilarious! LOL
Thanks ladies for all the info!
Yeah, she is a keeper! I came up from what I thought was a nap to this... totally naked turning herself into a jelly doughnut with a family sized bottle of baby powder. I love this kid!
my doc said just don't puff it near the baby - but it you want to use it on some fat creases to prevent irritation, you should put a little on your hand (far away from the baby) and then rub it in the crack. we do it sparingly (whenever they look irritated) and it works like a charm!
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Don't leave your 2 y.o. alone with it, or else this happens...
Well, your baby can breathe talcum powder in and it can possibly cause allergies, lung cancer (when talc breaks down, it is similar to asbestos), or even death.
Cornstarch is a better alternative, but you have to be careful - if your baby gets a rash and it develops into a yeast infection, cornstarch can aggravate and make it worse. Or so I've heard.
LOL! That pic is awesome!
my doc said just don't puff it near the baby - but it you want to use it on some fat creases to prevent irritation, you should put a little on your hand (far away from the baby) and then rub it in the crack. we do it sparingly (whenever they look irritated) and it works like a charm!