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Extreme milk rash around neck!! HELP!

LadyNikonLadyNikon member
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months
I have never experienced this before as DD never had this problem.  Both of my twin boys have a neck rash from milk.  It is under their chin as well. We have tried diaper rash cream and vasoline.  The doc gave us something to mitigate yeast infection but it doesn't stop the rash. Their necks are pink and the chubbier twins is much redder.  We have bibs on them, prop them up at night and keep the bibs on.  We tried using the receiving blankets but they always pull them and push them off.  I am at wits end what to do.  Baby A's neck is gonna start bleeding in a few days if I can't stop this. :(.  Everyone says they will grow out of it eventually but it is painful to watch this.  It doesn't seem to be hurting them.   
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Re: Extreme milk rash around neck!! HELP!

  • CCE126CCE126
    I always liked the Tommee tippee bibs with the padding around the neck... That helped. I also used a wipe and a dry wash cloth after she ate to clean off the milk and then dry the area.
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  • LadyNikonLadyNikon member
    yea we do that.  It is when he is asleep is when it is a problem.  Usually very little milk spills during a feeding/burping session.  We clean after every nap and after bedtime. 
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  • mizzfiafimizzfiafi
    You should try bacitracin it will heal very quickly!!
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  • Starfish+77Starfish+77 member

    imagemizzfiafi:
    You should try bacitracin it will heal very quickly!!

    this or Aquaphor ointment heals everything...they sell it at Target.  I have used it on my DD neck when she gets red and it seems to heal within hours.   

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    imageStarfish+77:

    imagemizzfiafi:
    You should try bacitracin it will heal very quickly!!

    this or Aquaphor ointment heals everything...they sell it at Target.  I have used it on my DD neck when she gets red and it seems to heal within hours.   

    Just looked at the tube - it's called Baby Aquaphor healing ointment advanced therapy.  Sold in the baby aisle at Target.  White and navy tube.  I also use this when DD scratches her face and it heals very quickly.   

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  • LadyNikonLadyNikon member
    TY ladies soo much!  I will go get some at target right now!
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  • Junebug27docJunebug27doc member
    try cornstarch its a fine powder and works great
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  • sno&jmgsno&jmg member
    We're dealing with this with DS now, too. I second the Aquaphor recommendation. We've been using the regular Aquaphor in the tub. I'm not sure if or how it's different than the baby version. I also make sure to clean the area with a warm washcloth at least twice a day (a.m. & p.m.) and if he has any big spit-ups.

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  • bfoust77bfoust77

    We are dealing with the same thing. We struggle to get the area clean. We have found that tummy time up on the kitchen table with me or my husband kneeling on the floor looking up helps us get a really good view and ability to clean better. 

    Our pediatrician suggested hydrocortisone ointment.  

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  • inateapotinateapot

    Aquaphor is great - just be sure the neck area is DRY when you apply it - as it will seal moisture IN & make it worse.  Hydrocortisone works, too.

    My kiddo has extra sensitive skin & even lotions seem to irritate her. (DD1 did not, so this has been such a pain to figure out what works on her skin)  But aquaphor is fantastic for her sensitive skin.

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  • babymama1212babymama1212
    we use coconut oil regularly when it starts looking red.  If it's that bad, I'd probably go with aquaphor.  But pick up some coconut oil at the grocery store as a preventative.  It's awesome and they'll smell so yummy.
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