The Worse Diaper Rash I Have Ever Seen

I think getting air is vital. Also, it might be compounded by an allergy to the disposable diapers - you might want to try cloth diapers and washcloths instead of diaper wipes until it clears up.

My son after using them probably 1 year or so developed an allergy to disposable diapers. I had to switch to a service with washable cloth diapers and the problem went away.

My kids had horrible tummies and nothing worked. Our nurse said to use Crisco solid. I thought it sounded crazy, but it's the only thing I have used since. Saw results in a day and by 3 rash was usually gone. Still not real sure why!!

Same thing happened to my first when she was under a week old. Stop using wipes, use Viva paper towels instead. Try to let his tushy air out a few times a day. I just laid her on a water proof thingy they gave up at the hospital, I am sure your ped. can give you some. We used Lansholin nursing lotion on her tush as well. Good luck!

We are going through the same prob right now. The only thing I have been able to see results with is a layer of neosporin and some of that Beudrou's (spelling?) butt paste on top of it. My daughter is eating diff stuff now, since she is a bit older, so she has been getting rashes a bit more frequently. Our daycare provider told us that there is a diaper cream that is so strong it must be prescribed by a pediatrician. She says that the stuff works wonders.

Shelly,
My daughter has red hair & very fair skin, still at alomst 13 she still has to be careful w/ her skin. When she was a baby she would get horriable diaper rash, the doctor said to give her a baking soda bath,(warm water w/ about 2 teaspoons of baking soda) just on the bottom at diaper changes, I would just put her in her little tub, or in the sink, then make sure he is dry after, then put on the diaper cream, I found DRC to be the best.The baking soda wash helps to nuetralize the acids on the bottom so the diaper cream can work better, also I agree w/ everyone let it get air. I swear by the baking soda wash. It helped well into the toddler years with my daughter. I also run a daycare and I suggest this to all my parents and it helps 9 out of 10 times.
Good Luck.

Triple paste was the best thing I ever used on my little ones. I got a small sample from my pediatrician, so I'm not sure exactly where you can purchase it. I'd just call and ask the ped. Also, I just read that you can use a layer of Hydrocortisone 1% cream on twice a day beneath any of the other creams to help with severe rashes. I'd definitely call the pediatrician tomorrow, but the Dr. Sears website has some good information.

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T081400.asp

Good luck!

Shelly:
Congrats to you and I can tell how it pains you as well. As you can read by the many responses - detergents, toxic chemicals, etc. are in the products that everyone uses - even the hospitals! Newborn's skin is THE most sensitive skin there is and so much care has to be taken into consideration. What you use on his skin to bathe, diaper and even to wash his clothes are so important (I can't stress that enough). I've been through 3 children and know by failure and success and research, that the best thing you can do for your child and your family is to use products that are pure and natural. Not all products are alike, even if they claim to be. Being a busy mom is hard to shop for all of these things. I know of a company that has it all for you and your family that delivers right to your door the absolute best in pure, safe and beneficial skincare products. Your time is worth money too.. including your sanity and peace of mind. I'd love to share what I have found after thorough research over the many years that I have been a mom. You DON'T have to be a doctor, nutritionist, or a guru to understand how important it is to feel and be healthy. It's what we all want and can easily get! I wish you and your wonderful, growing family the best that life has to offer. We can be the best moms we can be and you can too! :>)

Well I am new to the club and was just reading thru different things and even though my daughter is now a teen..when she was a lil one like yours she had the same problem...and my grandmother told me to put burnt flour on her bottom. (I know it sounds weird ) but I was at the point I didnt know what to do..and alot of times the old time recipes are the best...I got a skillet out and put just regular baking flour in it and let it cook..it does stink !! but let it get good and brown and then let it cool completely and I put it in a lil bowl and I would use it on her bottom once it was nice and dry and IT WORKED !!!! dont ask me how..but nothing else worked but that...just thought I would give an alternate solution...best of luck and congrats !!

This happened to both of my sons at about the same age (thier tushs even began bleeding.) Stop using wipes. Use baby wash cloths and warm water. If wiping hurts, you can hold him under a gentle stream of water from the kitchen sink and clean him off. Gently pat his tush dry and let air dry. Apply original A&D ointment at every change. It will clear up in a day or two. Keep using the A&D even after the rash is gone. I began using wipes again in a couple of weeks and they never had a problem again. Good luck. It is so hard with two! I hear it gets better though. I just don't know when!

If the rash is white, it might be yeast. And it might be a good idea to call your pediatrician anyway.

My recommendation...
1. Go with out a diaper. Your little guy won't move much so just put him on top of a blanket with vinyl underbacking and let him go au'natural and dry as long as possible.
That should help a lot.
2. Change very frequently
3. I swear by Boudreaux's Butt Paste
4. Vasoline can work well too...
5. Next, I like Aveno's Diaper Rash cream after Butt Paste :)
6. Use a very soft cloth to wipe his bottom instead of wipes.
7. Maybe the wipes are causing some concern... I swear by Pampers Sensitive....but if not, try warm water/cloth instead.

Most of the other's touched on this, but you should 1. Stop using wipes since they contain harsh chemicals. Use cotton balls and water. 2. Give his tush some air time- no diaper for a while. 3. Make sure his butt is dry, then put on diaper rash cream. I have tried almost everyone out there, and I swear by Weleda Diaper Care. You can get it at natural food stores or health stores. Look in the phonebook and call. I put this on, then put vaseline on top of it 4. You may want to switch diaper brands. Different brands have different chemicals. So, try some expensive, cheap, etc. til you find one that works. 5. Wash his tush with soap and water before bedtime to make sure he doesn't have any residue sitting on it overnight.

Good luck! I know how hard this is for you to see your child in so much pain. My children are allergic to citric acid. (which is in everything it seems). So they get very bad, bloody diaper rashes at times and it is heartbreaking. Hang in there, and experiment with what works for you.

do not use wipes - period. They have so many toxins in them just read the ingredients and research them and you'll see. If you are desperate for wipes you could use organic kind at wild oats or whole foods or even jewel in the health food isle, its green colored. But it should go away if you stop using wipes. Also air him out without a diaper for a few hours a day. It'll do the trick...

Hi Shelly,
Congrats on your new little boy!

We had awful diaper rash for a period with my oldest son. And it turned out that it was when we switched him from breast milk to cow's milk. So, I agree with the previous mom, the formula that you are using may not be agreeing with him.

Stop using wipes, use warm washcloths.
Get some Mylanta or Maalox (unflavored) and rub it on his little tushie. I don't know why it works but it does. And keep the diapers off of him for as much as you can let him air dry!

Best of luck. Diaper rash is NO fun at all.
B.

Shelly,

If your little one does not have a yeast infection I would recommend Penaten-Creme. You can purchase it online by typing it into the search bar. I run an in home day care and often when rashes appear this is the cream I depend on for rashes other than those created by yeast. The price is comparable to that of Desitine.

Congratulations on the birth of your little one. I hope that sleep comes soon.

Sincerely,
K.

I swear by Burts Bees diaper rash ointment! If not, you can make a paste with Vaseline and Zinc. It works well too!

Flander's Butt Ointment!!!!!! I can't recommend it enough.
Congrat's on your little one.

Keep him out of a diaper- lay him on a waterproof pad instead.

Sounds like an allergy if it's that red- ask your ped about changing formula- he may have a dairy allergy, or try to start breastfeeding.

Definitely take him to the dr!!!!

Here are other "home remedies":
How about a nice cool shallow bath? If his navel has healed, you can either let him soak in the baby tub, or hold him in the big bathtub with you.

Baby powder is really horrible for the respiritory system. If you want to powder, try cornstarch. It will make him more slippery against the diaper too and ease the friction and pain.

Have him tested for yeast. If it's yeast, definitely don't use cornstarch- it will feed off of it and make it worse. Yogurt (both eaten (any flavor) and PLAIN yogurt applied to rash) will help.

I would be cautious with pain relievers since he is so young, but maybe ask your ped about this if it's really unbearable.

Hope this helps!
-Amanda

When my son had diaper rash-he was in the NICU-the nurses only used Viva paper towels instead of wipes as well as A&D with Destin. She would put a dot of the AD on her fingers and another dot of destin and rub them on his buttom together. It worked and he has never had another one-thank god. Try also to leave off his diaper as much as possible. Congrats on your new bundle of joy

Shelly,
Hang in there... it will get better. My daughter has red hair and really fair skin so I have lots of experience with this sort of thing. Since your son is so little you could leave him without a diaper while he sleeps. Just put a towel under his bottom. Air is the best to dry the diaper rash out. If you don't want to do that you can try Vaseline. I know that it sounds old fashioned but it has always worked for me in the past. The only trick is to make sure your son's bottom is totally dry before putting it on. I used my blow dryer on the cool setting (warm setting can burn delicate skin) to dry my daughter off. This usually works within 2-3 diaper changes.
If the diaper rash is white it may be yeast. This would require a perscription from your pediatrician to clear it up.
Good Luck!