CD moms - I need diaper rash help!

gymnst1013 · October 2011

N keeps getting a rash on his poor little bum We use cotton/hemp fitteds about 50% of the time and pockets the other 50% of the time. MH usually uses the fitteds and I use the pockets. The fitteds stay wet against him but he gets changed really frequently with them - once an hour least. With pockets, he'll go a little longer and we use pockets overnight but they keep him pretty dry even when the insert is soaked.

I'm not sure why he keeps getting these rashes - aren't they supposed to be less common with CDs?? I have been using Grandma El's and Earth Mama Angel Baby rash ointment and they usually clear up pretty quickly - within a few hours - but always seem to come back.

Any suggestions? I feel so bad for him!!

thatgirl84 · October 2011

What pockets are you using?

I've heard that microsuede can be irritating to sensitive bottoms.

chuicafina · October 2011

Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!

salk72788 · October 2011

OK try BOOTY BALM. if you go to nickisdiapers.com and look it up under ointments or something it will come up. I use it on EVERYTHING for claire and it cleears it all up quickly!!! It is CD safe as well.

When do you see his rash appear most? after long sleep stretches? maybe try putting stuff on him before he goes to bed? He could just have extra sensitive skin. Claire is CD, but we do tend to see a little bit of a rash in the morning, but when i put booty balm on it, it clears up by the next diaper change.

holocene · October 2011

What detergent are you using? Like pp said, some babies can develop a sensitivity to suede cloth (in bumgenius pockets) and microfleece.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

thatgirl84:
What pockets are you using?
I've heard that microsuede can be irritating to sensitive bottoms.

I have so many different ones. No micro suedes though. Or at least I don't think they are. I have BG3s and BG4s, Blueberries, 1 Kawaii, 2 RaRs Maybe a couple others I can't remember. He's always in a Blueberry overnight.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

chuicafina:
Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!

I also made fleece liners but I find they repel. Could be just bad fleece. Currently I'm using PUL but I plan on buying some wool covers soon.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

salk72788:
OK try BOOTY BALM. if you go to nickisdiapers.com and look it up under ointments or something it will come up. I use it on EVERYTHING for claire and it cleears it all up quickly!!! It is CD safe as well.

When do you see his rash appear most? after long sleep stretches? maybe try putting stuff on him before he goes to bed? He could just have extra sensitive skin. Claire is CD, but we do tend to see a little bit of a rash in the morning, but when i put booty balm on it, it clears up by the next diaper change.

I will get some booty balm. Thanks! We do have decent luck with Grandma Els and EMAB but it can't hurt to try another. He is actually usually cleared up first thing in the morning. It mostly appears throughout the day.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

holocene:
What detergent are you using? Like pp said, some babies can develop a sensitivity to suede cloth (in bumgenius pockets) and microfleece.

Oh no! BGs are microsuede?? Crap, I bet that's it. I use RG Hard Rock. I'm planning on getting some BG Elementals. They are organic cotton I think. Hopefully they will be ok!

chuicafina · October 2011

gymnst1013:
chuicafina:
Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!
I also made fleece liners but I find they repel. Could be just bad fleece. Currently I'm using PUL but I plan on buying some wool covers soon.

The first set I made, I used the anti-pill fleece from Jo-Ann, and they repelled like crazy! They have now been relegated to dust rags. I asked about it on the CD board and the responses I got said I needed to make sure to use microfleece, which apparently isn't sold at Jo-Ann.

Sounds like it might be the suede cloth though, since he clears up overnight in the Blueberry dipes. Ugh...I hope for your sake it's something else! I love my BG 4.0s

ETA: I also LOVE my elementals...we have 7 and I'm ready to order more! But I always put a liner on them to help keep him dry.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

chuicafina:
gymnst1013:
chuicafina:
Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!
I also made fleece liners but I find they repel. Could be just bad fleece. Currently I'm using PUL but I plan on buying some wool covers soon.
The first set I made, I used the anti-pill fleece from Jo-Ann, and they repelled like crazy! They have now been relegated to dust rags. I asked about it on the CD board and the responses I got said I needed to make sure to use microfleece, which apparently isn't sold at Jo-Ann.
Sounds like it might be the suede cloth though, since he clears up overnight in the Blueberry dipes. Ugh...I hope for your sake it's something else! I love my BG 4.0s
ETA: I also LOVE my elementals...we have 7 and I'm ready to order more! But I always put a liner on them to help keep him dry.

I bet that's it. I use the liners for wipes now. I will have to get some microfleece. I love my BGs too! It will totally suck if that's what it is.

SarahAndBen09 · October 2011

I've also read that teething can cause diaper rash. Their saliva becomes acidic and when it's digested it gives a rash. Here's one of many sites that talk about it: https://www.pollywogbaby.com/teething-symptoms.html

Hallil · October 2011

gymnst1013:
chuicafina:

gymnst1013:
chuicafina:
Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!
I also made fleece liners but I find they repel. Could be just bad fleece. Currently I'm using PUL but I plan on buying some wool covers soon.

The first set I made, I used the anti-pill fleece from Jo-Ann, and they repelled like crazy! They have now been relegated to dust rags. I asked about it on the CD board and the responses I got said I needed to make sure to use microfleece, which apparently isn't sold at Jo-Ann.

Sounds like it might be the suede cloth though, since he clears up overnight in the Blueberry dipes. Ugh...I hope for your sake it's something else! I love my BG 4.0s

ETA: I also LOVE my elementals...we have 7 and I'm ready to order more! But I always put a liner on them to help keep him dry.

I bet that's it. I use the liners for wipes now. I will have to get some microfleece. I love my BGs too! It will totally suck if that's what it is.

Could you make a small liner to go in your BG's so that the BG material isn't touching your LO's skin? That would be an alternative to having to get rid of them I think.

bumpuser924057 · October 2011

My LO tends to get red if I haven't rinsed all of the detergent out thoroughly. I use Tide Ultra and have to run a ridiculous number of rinse cycles to stop seeing soap bubbles, but if I get lazy and don't do it, he has more trouble with irritation. The detergent balancing act is a pain - if I use less, everything is kinda stinky, but if I use a good amount of it it takes forever to get it all out.

I know it's a big no-no in babyland now, but I've also found that powder really helps to kill a rash before it starts. I have a small bottle of it and use it carefully so that we're not breathing in big clouds of it.

mesr · October 2011

my only suggestion in addition to those above is that you may want to try adding a little bleach to your diaper wash just in case there is something your regular detergent isn't getting out.

J9melissa · October 2011

My SIL used CD before we did and she mentioned that if a rash keeps coming back, it may be a Yeast infection. I'd talk to your dr about it.

Good luck!

PhotoCat82 · October 2011

I use CJs BUTTer at every change as a preventative and don't have issues. PPs have great suggestions too. I recently took the wool plunge and I love it! I wish it wasn't so darn expensive!

nicsigni · October 2011

In our experience, nothing works better than naked time! She had this awful looking rash awhile back, and we put a little Desitin on it and then let her air out for awhile and it was almost gone by the end of the day.

holocene · October 2011

My baby developed problems with RnG detergent after a few months of use. Maybe it's a detergent issue and not a suedecloth issue. We switched to tiny bubbles, and have had no problems since!

chuicafina · October 2011

Hallil:
gymnst1013:
chuicafina:

gymnst1013:
chuicafina:
Could you use a liner with the fitteds? I made about 16 liners out of 1/2 a yard of microfleece I got on fabric.com. They really keep him dry. Also, are you using a PUL cover with the fitteds or wool? We're really loving our wool if you haven't taken the plunge yet. I hope it clears up and stays gone for him soon!
I also made fleece liners but I find they repel. Could be just bad fleece. Currently I'm using PUL but I plan on buying some wool covers soon.

The first set I made, I used the anti-pill fleece from Jo-Ann, and they repelled like crazy! They have now been relegated to dust rags. I asked about it on the CD board and the responses I got said I needed to make sure to use microfleece, which apparently isn't sold at Jo-Ann.

Sounds like it might be the suede cloth though, since he clears up overnight in the Blueberry dipes. Ugh...I hope for your sake it's something else! I love my BG 4.0s

ETA: I also LOVE my elementals...we have 7 and I'm ready to order more! But I always put a liner on them to help keep him dry.

I bet that's it. I use the liners for wipes now. I will have to get some microfleece. I love my BGs too! It will totally suck if that's what it is.

Could you make a small liner to go in your BG's so that the BG material isn't touching your LO's skin? That would be an alternative to having to get rid of them I think.

Good idea!

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