rash help and new soap rec's please

mandolynn81 · January 2011

dd has this rash on her back (more like in between her shoulders). It is a red area with a bunch of tiny red bumps that she scratches and bleed a tiny bit. The doc said to try switching soap and shampoo first. she has been on johnson baby since birth. I tried using aveeno because i was told it was more natural - although the ingredients looked mostly the same - and now it is worse. Burts bees makes a huge rash all over.

Any suggestions on something to switch to?

AfterAll · January 2011

Did the rash start when you switched to the new soap?

mandolynn81 · January 2011

AfterAll:
Did the rash start when you switched to the new soap?

no, it just came on all the sudden about a month ago

shellybell15 · January 2011

Maybe try cetaphil. I have really sensitive skin and I use it as face wash.

peachypear · January 2011

Stop using anything. Most babes really don't get very dirty. If you need soap, try unscented glycerin soap. FWIW, most natural products give me hives. They often contain natural ingredients which can irritate many people, such as lavender or nettle extracts. So I stick with glycerin soap (which is natural), castille soap (olive or coconut oil), or mild soaps like cetaphil.

You should also consider bathing LO less frequently, such as weekly. Depending on their skin, bathing in water can strip their skin of moisture, leaving them with itchy rashes. It's made a HUGE difference for my DD. We tried all kinds of things to clear up her skin, including allergy tests, food elimination, changing detergents and soaps, etc.

I also highly recommend CeraVe cream. It builds a lipid layer on the skin to retain moisture. It's amazing stuff.

sasa625 · January 2011

We use California baby products with DD. She has pretty sensitive skin and they don't irritate her at all.

DD also gets little bumpy rashes from time to time. The pedi said it's dry skin/eczema and told us to try aquaphor. We're usually able to clear it up pretty quickly with that (although I'm not good about consistently using cream/lotion because DD hates it!)

mandolynn81 · January 2011

peachypear:
Stop using anything. Most babes really don't get very dirty. If you need soap, try unscented glycerin soap. FWIW, most natural products give me hives. They often contain natural ingredients which can irritate many people, such as lavender or nettle extracts. So I stick with glycerin soap (which is natural), castille soap (olive or coconut oil), or mild soaps like cetaphil.
You should also consider bathing LO less frequently, such as weekly. Depending on their skin, bathing in water can strip their skin of moisture, leaving them with itchy rashes. It's made a HUGE difference for my DD. We tried all kinds of things to clear up her skin, including allergy tests, food elimination, changing detergents and soaps, etc.
I also highly recommend CeraVe cream. It builds a lipid layer on the skin to retain moisture. It's amazing stuff.

We can not skip bathtime or she refuses to go to sleep. but i can try not using soap.
where could i purchase these magic soaps and creams, at any drugstore?
I have never heard of them before.

We can not skip bathtime or she refuses to go to sleep. but i can try not using soap.

where could i purchase these magic soaps and creams, at any drugstore?

I have never heard of them before.

eta: apparently it has been so long since i was here i do not remember how to use the quote function - lol

melrrr · January 2011

mandolynn81:

We can not skip bathtime or she refuses to go to sleep. but i can try not using soap.
where could i purchase these magic soaps and creams, at any drugstore?
I have never heard of them before.

eta: apparently it has been so long since i was here i do not remember how to use the quote function - lol

Cetaphil, ceraVe you should be able to find at any drugstore. Target sells castille soap (Dr. Bronner's brand) and california baby products.

MrsBeckO · January 2011

My DD has horrible eczema and her Derm said we could still bathe her daily so long as we slather her in CeraVe cream while she's still damp.. We don't dry her skin before lotioning up. We also use the CeraVe Hydrating cleanser as her soap/shampoo. It works wonders. Both can be found at Target (behind the pharmacy counter) or at CVS.

H4'sFan · January 2011

I put in another vote for Cetaphil. E has a skin condition, and it is the only product I will use on her. I buy the lotion and body wash at Walgreen's.

mrsjami · January 2011

Dove soap (bar- unscented/white). I use this on hair too. Then Eucarin creme (in the tub, it's super thick). I lather him 2x per day every day. If he gets any flare ups, I sparingly use a steroid ointment.

GoalieWife · January 2011

DS1 gets awful dry skin. We love the Aveeno Baby products, we use the Oatmeal Creamy Wash in the tub, then use the Soothing Relief moisture cream afterward. They also just came out with a new eczema line, might be worth a try.

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