Balmex Application Tips

I know you got a ton of answers but CVS sells disposable plastic gloves (like at the doctor office) or use a cloth rag.

I found a balmex type diaper rash product that comes in spray form. It is not made by balmex another compnay but it seems to work on my daugther almost instantly. I like the spray because it is not goey to put on.

Well, I use one finger, and after wiping on my daughter's tushie, I wipe the rest of the balmex onto the new diaper!
And I keep my nails kind of short...

Good Luck!
E.

I use Desitin in the purple box. It comes in a tube and is easy to apply. Works wonders!! You can easily squirt some on and put it with the diaper and never have to touch it. Goodluck!

Try using diposable gloves or craft sticks(popcicle type) that can be thrown out after each use

When i first had my little one, I had a tub of triple past. I thought by buying the most expensive stuff, it was the best. I used my knuckle, which sometimes worked. I also reverted to using a Q!-tip and keeping it in the jar.

Have you tried A&D? I found that it was the only ointment that really worked. She got a rash with Balamax and triple D. It was soo bad the Doctor had to subscribe ointment, which we had to use twice.

A&D is super cheap and comes in a squeeze bottle. No more gunk under the nails! She's never had a rash since.

how about picking up a box of disposable gloves at the pharmacy and just tossing it afterwards?

P.,

I use my index finger and just keep the nail really short. I wipe cream that doesn't stick to the babies bottom on the diaper and finally use a wipe - baby wipe - to clean off the remaining cream. The key to the cream sticking to the baby is a dry bottom.

Good luck and if you need more tips on getting rid of diaper rash I have them. My daughter had bad diaper rash at 3 months and I had a whole regimen to go thru to get rid of it.

L. M

use cotton balls or i have used the tubes of Desitin and used the diaper to spread it around. Also during summer that rash can be heat rash not diaper rash try a little caldesan powder or baby goldbond. And if all else fail try soem clthe diapers with no rubber pants. This requires checking more often. My two year old loves his "wear wear". the thick ones. Good Luck :)

I too can't stand to get it under my nails, so I simply use a baby wipe to put it on. It works great and is nice and convenient since they are right there on the changing table.

Hope that helps.

Desetin comes in a creamy form or theres butt paste which is creamy and works better than anything else out there in my opinion. I use rubber gloves to apply anything to my kids tushes, before I was a mom I was a nurse and it just seems like the more hygenic thing to do, maybe you could try that.

I never really cared for Balmex. I was always liked the A&D ointment not the zinc oxide cream. the ointment provides a better barrier for their little bottoms so they can heal faster.

Hi P., I say toss that Balmex in the trash! The best thing we ever switched to was Boudreaus Butt Paste! It's more gentle, wipes on and off cleanly, smells way better, and heals super fast! If my son gets adn irritated bum, or any kind of rash, I put that on him once or twice adn its completely gone. It's a little more pricey than balmex, but since you dont have to use it as often its worth it and it would leave that yucky white residue.GOod luck!

Have you tried wearing a disposable glove while applying the balmex ? You can get them fairly cheap at Wal-mart and they come in both the latex and non latex variety.
Good luck
C.

I perfer Desitin Creamy. It is easier to get off you and baby!

Try Johnson's no more rash! It works so well it was incredible better than Balmex, Desitin, & A&D. It is thick but not as messy as Balmex plus it should work very fast so you won't have to use it all the time!
The Butt Paste stuff works great too (it is Boudreaux's Butt Paste) yellow tube with a funny looking cartoon baby on it.

ya can't! but I would suggest using Boudreaux Butt Balm instead.. it works so much better....

Get a cheap little pair of cotton gloves or better yet a box of disposables. you wont get so...Balmy!!

I keep a box of tissues on the changing table and always apply the cream with it from the tub - no mess on my hands.

Hi P.,

I've had luck appling thick creams with a round foundation (make-up)sponge. You can get a whole package for not much money in the cosmetics section of most stores.

Good Luck!
-C.

i do nails for a living, so I have LONG acrylics. I always use my knuckle and have an extra wipey to wipe it all off. Get a bag of either tongue depressors or pop sticks in a beauty or craft store and use them to srape the bottom of the jar, good luck!

Use those vinyl or latex gloves that the medical profession use?

I found that Aquaphor for baby works great for diaper rash and clears up a lot quicker!

Forget the Balmex. You should try to stay away from chemical diaper creams. they really dont work all that well & they can actually cuase more irritation. Try Calendula cream or ointment instead. it is natural and is a first sid cream that you can find in Whole Foods or any Narural Foods Store. It works great on diaper rash, & other iritaitons like bug bites or sunburn. If you get it on your hands, it's no big deal, just rub it on or simply wipe it off.

B., a SAHM to a great 3 yo girl

Get some nurses/doctor's gloves - they work perfect.

You already got a ton of advice but my Pediatrician recommended Triple Paste when my daughter had a bad diaper rash (nothing else worked - even the Butt Paste). It's a little more expensive than some of the others but it is absolutely the best. A little goes a long way and it took care of her rash very quickly.

try using a popsicle stick to scoop it out with and/or gloves, you should be able to buy them in any drug store.

Have you tried Desitin? I find that it works very well and even works in one day.
Take care!