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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
Diaper Rash
DS has a pretty painful diaper rash. Desitin has always worked like a charm in the past but it's not helping this time. Any favorite creams or home remedies you could share?
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Re: Diaper Rash
It could be a yeast rash. DS gets them all the time! You can google it (gross pictures, but helpful) to see what it looks like. They seem to be a lot more intense than normal rashes and come on quickly and don't go away well. If you think that's what it is, you can use lotrimin or monistat cream on it. If it doesn't go away with those, you will need a prescription anti-fungal cream (we have an un-ending prescription at this point!) Also, give him lots of yogurt or a probiotic to help with the balance of good and bad bacteria and fungus in the body.
This! Awesome stuff, works on every rash we've had. Only certain states carry it and it's found behind the pharmacy counter (no prescription needed). Also, there is a $4 off coupon for there website that can be found online.
DS rarey gets diaper rash but if he just a little irritated I use Desatin. For the few times it's been more severe, I've used Triple Paste and it's fantastic. Clears everything up in less than 24 hours. It's pricey but a little goes a long way.
I've got a couple go-to methods. My lo just recently had a NASTY diaper rash, really the only truly bad one he's ever had. Usually he just gets a little red and I change him very often and it's better by bedtime. I called his pedi this time, and she suggested the following:
Calmoseptine. I had to ask the folks behind the Rx counter, because that's where they keep it. You don't need a script, and it isn't terribly expensive. I put it on at every diaper change. It isn't thick and pasty, it isn't impossible to get off, and he didn't seem to mind it.
When that didn't work and his rash got worse, we switched to Cortaid 3x/day (morning, noon, nighttime diap change) and cornstarch in between. I also used wash cloths and warm water instead of wipes. He was cleared up in no time.
I just want to say that this is what worked for my son. If your lo's rash gets really worse, I would suggest giving his pedi a call. I hope you find something that works! Good luck!
Greats stuff!