I suck: diaper rash

snowgirl427 · August 2013

For the first time, LO has diaper rash. He is 15.5 weeks. The only change I made was I tried the baby dry diapers. I think there must be a chemical in it that bothered him because I still changed him the same amt. I feel so bad for trying something new. His skin is so raw right now.

ETA spelling

TradeMama · August 2013

Naked time helps. Don't beat yourself up... Some LOs just have sensitive skin.

jayro10 · August 2013

It happens. Don't be sad!

SaguaroBlossmom · August 2013

It's gonna happen my DD1 got yeast infections and horrible diaper rashes when she started eating solids. We figured out pretty fast that she could not handle anything acidic ( oranges, pineapples, even some juices ) it pissed me off pretty bad when we figured this out and told daycare and until we got a drs note sent over they fed her pineapple and she would be hurting!
I like the Desitin Max strength . Never let me down! ( purple box )

sweetie645 · August 2013

Baby dry made gave Ds1 a horrible rash too! But it was actually eczema in his case. Luvs actually worked better for him (and had the bonus of being cheaper!)

TrulyBlessed22 · August 2013

Don't feel bad! Use Triple Paste, the best!

rebaann · August 2013

You don't suck. We are going to be spending a lot of the long weekend naked to try to clear a rash here. Poor Nugget had diarrhea and we changed and wiped her so much last week, she got a horrible rash.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

linegirl313 said:
It's totally your fault. How dare you try something new? Your LO is probably carving "I hate Mommy" into his crib.
(Sorry-- I'm feeling really sassy today.)
One day you will need to try something new and it will work out brilliantly and you'll be a hero for it. So chin up! We've all been there!

we all need a sassy day now and then!

snowgirl427 · August 2013

Thanks guys! We will try some naked time and see if it help! So far we used A&D and butt paste. It hasn't worked yet but we will keep trying. I'm also picking up some sensitive skin diapers until it clears.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

rebaann said:
You don't suck. We are going to be spending a lot of the long weekend naked to try to clear a rash here. Poor Nugget had diarrhea and we changed and wiped her so much last week, she got a horrible rash.

I'm glad she is feeling better. Hopefully the rash clears soon!

1and1is3 · August 2013

Aw you don't suck! It happens sometimes. My mom gave me zinc oxide when Autumn had her diaper rash(es). We figured out she can only use cloth diapers. Hope your LOs clears up quickly!

jerseygirl81 · August 2013

There was some controversy and drama when pampers re-designed the Baby Dry diapers, a lot of complaining about nasty diaper rashes and bad reactions to whatever was changed. Just something to consider. Don't beat yourself up, it happens to most babies at some point or another!

snowgirl427 · August 2013

rebaann said:
You don't suck. We are going to be spending a lot of the long weekend naked to try to clear a rash here. Poor Nugget had diarrhea and we changed and wiped her so much last week, she got a horrible rash.

I'm glad she is feeling better. Hopefully the rash clears soon!

snowgirl427 · August 2013

jerseygirl81 said:
There was some controversy and drama when pampers re-designed the Baby Dry diapers, a lot of complaining about nasty diaper rashes and bad reactions to whatever was changed.

I had no idea!

kmcd23 · August 2013

We've ha it twice now, once from detergent on cloth, once from using aquaphor per the Pedro's instructions. I found that coconut oil clears it up super fast!

You don't suck.

jedimindtrick · August 2013

jerseygirl81 said:

There was some controversy and drama when pampers re-designed the Baby Dry diapers, a lot of complaining about nasty diaper rashes and bad reactions to whatever was changed. Just something to consider. Don't beat yourself up, it happens to most babies at some point or another!

What type of cloth diapers do you use, @jerseygirl81

jedimindtrick · August 2013

kmcd23 said:

We've ha it twice now, once from detergent on cloth, once from using aquaphor per the Pedro's instructions. I found that coconut oil clears it up super fast! You don't suck.

What detergent was it? I used Charlie's Soap at first and DH got a bit of a red bum. I stopped right away after reading some babies got an awful rash from it. I was using my "not diaper safe" All Free and Clear for a wile til I just got Planet.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

kmcd23 said:
We've ha it twice now, once from detergent on cloth, once from using aquaphor per the Pedro's instructions. I found that coconut oil clears it up super fast!

You don't suck.

I will try the coconut oil. You may be my new go to for more natural remedies lol.

TrulyBlessed22 · August 2013

snowgirl427 said:

kmcd23 said:
We've ha it twice now, once from detergent on cloth, once from using aquaphor per the Pedro's instructions. I found that coconut oil clears it up super fast!

You don't suck.
I will try the coconut oil. You may be my new go to for more natural remedies lol.

I'm kinda obsessed with Coconut Oil. I use it on my hair, face and lotion supplement when my skin is really dry or after the beach. Probably will work great on diaper rash too! If not, I hate to sound like a broken record but Triple Paste is one of the best creams out there. It's expensive but totally worth it.

bumpuser8130818 · August 2013

We also use coconut oil. It has worked great so far. Last night lo's inner leg roll area was looking real read and I slathered him up and gave him plenty of nakie time and it is cleared up today. We also used it when he had dry scalp.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

Trish625 said:
We also use coconut oil. It has worked great so far. Last night lo's inner leg roll area was looking real read and I slathered him up and gave him plenty of nakie time and it is cleared up today. We also used it when he had dry scalp.

When you do naked time do you put something over his penis? I'm figuring what is the best place to do naked time... He poops and pees a lot.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

gmorel said:

snowgirl427 said:

kmcd23 said:
We've ha it twice now, once from detergent on cloth, once from using aquaphor per the Pedro's instructions. I found that coconut oil clears it up super fast!

You don't suck.
I will try the coconut oil. You may be my new go to for more natural remedies lol.
I'm kinda obsessed with Coconut Oil. I use it on my hair, face and lotion supplement when my skin is really dry or after the beach. Probably will work great on diaper rash too! If not, I hate to sound like a broken record but Triple Paste is one of the best creams out there. It's expensive but totally worth it.

Ill definitely get some of the triple paste. I really couldn't care less about the price if it helps.

bumpuser8130818 · August 2013

snowgirl427 said:

Trish625 said:
We also use coconut oil. It has worked great so far. Last night lo's inner leg roll area was looking real read and I slathered him up and gave him plenty of nakie time and it is cleared up today. We also used it when he had dry scalp.
When you do naked time do you put something over his penis? I'm figuring what is the best place to do naked time... He poops and pees a lot.

I try to always do it right after a poop and a pee. That way I know I have at least 10 good minutes of no accidents. I actually lay an older blanket on his piano mat and let him play or do tummy time (less mess if there's an accident) Haha.

kmcd23 · September 2013

Geeez autocorrect! My response was awful. Lol.
Pedro, ha. :-P
@NJAZgirl, I was using country save powder. But I think the issue was our front loader being too 'efficient' and not rinsing them well enough. We switched to all free & clear, but the military version with no optical brighteners, but I haven't gone back to cloth yet. I plan to when we get back from our trip to MD in a few weeks. We have a top loader now, so fingers crossed!

Schell2013 · September 2013

Ill also add after you wipe the bottom, dry it with a cloth before you put the cream on. The rash loves the wet, and I found it cleared up faster if her bottom was 100% dry before applying the cream.

snowgirl427 · September 2013

Trish625 said:

snowgirl427 said:

Trish625 said:
We also use coconut oil. It has worked great so far. Last night lo's inner leg roll area was looking real read and I slathered him up and gave him plenty of nakie time and it is cleared up today. We also used it when he had dry scalp.
When you do naked time do you put something over his penis? I'm figuring what is the best place to do naked time... He poops and pees a lot.
I try to always do it right after a poop and a pee. That way I know I have at least 10 good minutes of no accidents. I actually lay an older blanket on his piano mat and let him play or do tummy time (less mess if there's an accident) Haha.

Great idea!

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