I never used Desitin when the boys were little. I use A&D ointment all the time as a preventative measure. Maybe I was lucky, but my boys never got diaper rash.
I like A&D. I used it with my 8 year old son and now my daughter. It wipes away so much easier then anything that I had tried. Good Luck. Diaper rash feels like a never ending battle, but it will end.....they can't wear diapers forever!!!!!
I've tried every cream and the one that works the best and doesn't smell at all is aquaphor (it's in a tub with a blue lid on it). It's not specifically a diaper rash cream but the dr reco'd it and it works wonders!
Re: recommend your diaper cream that doesn't smell
there are a few that smell more herbal rather than that normal diaper cream smell.
burt's bees smells pretty good, and the california baby one is supposed to be good too.
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I love Butt Paste for the day and Aquaphor at night!