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Any diaper rash magic tricks?

sarahpanda — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:58:23 GMT

My nine month old niece has the most awful diaper rash. It's the second one within a couple of weeks. 'Mom' has used EndIt topical ointment, as suggested by the peditrician to no avail. Food / milk allergies are starting to be considered but back to my question...Do any of you have any suggestions as to how to help this poor little baby girl ? Thanks in advance.

Re: Any diaper rash magic tricks?

panda1234 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:04:42 GMT

@sarahpanda Try A & D Ointment.

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Mombo1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:57:18 GMT

@panda1234 wrote:
@sarahpanda Try A & D Ointment.

@panda1234 @sarahpanda This product worked wonders for my grandkids. Highly recommend.

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jackthebear — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:06:38 GMT

desitin or other zinc based and lots of it,

change often

you need a barrier of cream or ointment on the skin

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CritterKeeper — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:09:06 GMT

This is going to sound very strange, but I grew up on a farm so it can natural to me. I used stuff on my boys when they were babies that is meant for cow utters called Bag Balm. It comes in a green tin and I could usually find it at walmart.

It is really greasy so a little goes a long way. It was the magic cure for diaper rash especially while they are teething.

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panda1234 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:16:13 GMT

@Mombo1 And it's usually gone within 24 hours. Good stuff.

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AKgirl2 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:24:53 GMT

@sarahpanda ~ Balmex! Works fast, and it’s more emollient than Desitin, and not as pasty. I still use it after 38 years (when my son was a baby). Wonderful ointment, and I highly recommend.

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Natureluvr — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:38:49 GMT

My son had awful diaper rash when he was a baby. Turned out he had a bad reaction to several formulas we tried. His pediatrician recommended putting a thick towel under him when changing and using a wet washcloth to basically “rinse” the bottom off instead of using wipes and also placing him on his tummy in the sun for just 5 minutes a couple times a day. Something to do with the vit D from the sun helping to heal it. That definitely helped until we found a formula he could tolerate.

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ScrapHappy — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:58:00 GMT

Desitin

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JoniB — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:24:16 GMT

Pinxav (Pronounced "Pink-Salve"), it's been around since 1927. Works wonders. Hope it helps!

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Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:34:24 GMT

Hi Sunnyskies! Your poor little grandchild. 3 of my grandkids had bad rashes from the actual diapers. My daughter had to use organic diapers for a little while and that really helped. Expensive but it worked. Might be worth a try. Hope she's better soon. Cindy

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deb5555 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:38:00 GMT

It works!

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KBEANS — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:53:26 GMT

Balmex is the balm! The stuff below is pretty good too.

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Another new name Sue — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:36:13 GMT

Definitely Desitin. Apply thickly. Butt Paste looks good too. A&D is good for daily use, but for bad rash, other products are needed.

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Effie54 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:55:54 GMT

Etsy has shop owners who sell organic and pure baby rash cream. It also works well on sensitive skin.

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Still Raining — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:25:04 GMT

Desitin always worked for us.

But at this age and given it is sporadic, I would keep a food log for her. My guess is food related.

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Texas Gray Wolf — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:14:07 GMT

A & D Ointment was the only product that worked on my son when he was a baby. I still keep a tube for skin irritations.

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riley1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:05:57 GMT

Desitin or A & D ointment - either is really good.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:52:23 GMT

I used to use A & D ointment on my kids, but if it got really bad I used Eucerin Cream. It's super thick and makes a barrier on the skin while the rash heals.

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Hilery — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:09:02 GMT

I also recommend being outdoors with no diaper. Depends on where baby lives and current temp but being exposed to fresh air will help immensely. Also, allow baby to sit in warm bath with dissolved baking soda, one to two tablespoons.