Diaper Rashes

[sstwinklinglites]

I need all your advise regarding diaper rashes.

DS developed one yesterday evening, and I know he was in pain, because even sitting in the tub had him crying. I lathered his butt up with Balmex, which is the strongest thing we've ever had to use in the past, and this morning he looked way better. I continued to apply the Balmex with his diaper changes today, and I just now changed his diaper and it looks really bad. His skin is raw, like if the skin just came off. I lathered him up with Aquaphor this time and placed a call to the pedi. Waiting to hear back.

He's never had more than a redish butt before, so I dunno what's up.

[mom2boxers]

My go-to is Triple Paste.

Do you cloth diaper? Maybe you need to strip in case there's some ammonia build up or possible yeast and use disposables until it clears up.

[bazingaa]

The only time I had a super bad rash was when DS had a reaction to food. I hate to even mention that knowing the struggles you've had in that department, but has he eaten something new lately or was something brought back that he hasn't had in a while?

[vlagroupie]

We've used resinol. I got it from Amazon. But I think you can get at the pharmacy you may have to ask at the counter. Hope it clears up soon and figure out what's up, poor guy

[mrscatfarmer13]

**didn't read pp's responses**

Our go to is using a barrier like Aquafor or A+D preventative to keep moisture at bay. Try to give him a lot of nakey time to help air everything out.

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 16, 2015 14:59:46 GMT -5 mom2boxers said:

My go-to is Triple Paste.

Do you cloth diaper? Maybe you need to strip in case there's some ammonia build up or possible yeast and use disposables until it clears up.

We don't cloth diaper. Pedi just called back and said to leave him sans diaper, so we took the mattress protector off our bed and put it in his play yard, we're switching from wipes to warm wash cloths for diaper changes, and starting on A & D Ointment. If it doesn't improve we'll be in on Monday for a check - up.

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 16, 2015 15:05:03 GMT -5 bazingaa said:

The only time I had a super bad rash was when DS had a reaction to food. I hate to even mention that knowing the struggles you've had in that department, but has he eaten something new lately or was something brought back that he hasn't had in a while?

I actually do think it's food related.

The last month or so he's been using baby food off the shelves because I haven't gotten around to making all his food like I usually do, and I think it's messing with his stomach. His stools have become much harder since... not constipated hard, but not as soft as usual. Also, I gave him a jar of sweet potatoes last night. Despite what all doctors have said, the kid can't handle them, this proves it.

I mentioned the jar food to the pedi and they talked to other doctors at the practice and came back and said they do think it may be related. So I'll be making as much baby food as I can tonight to get him off the jar stuff.

[bazingaa]

Apr 16, 2015 15:38:31 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

Apr 16, 2015 14:59:46 GMT -5 mom2boxers said:

My go-to is Triple Paste.

Do you cloth diaper? Maybe you need to strip in case there's some ammonia build up or possible yeast and use disposables until it clears up.

We don't cloth diaper. Pedi just called back and said to leave him sans diaper, so we took the mattress protector off our bed and put it in his play yard, we're switching from wipes to warm wash cloths for diaper changes, and starting on A & D Ointment. If it doesn't improve we'll be in on Monday for a check - up.

While this is funny, I am serious. When DS had his bad rash I cut a hole in the back of a disposable diaper to fashion him a pair of assless chaps. Let the area breathe like sans diaper would, but controlled the pee.

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 16, 2015 15:44:38 GMT -5 bazingaa said:

Apr 16, 2015 15:38:31 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

We don't cloth diaper. Pedi just called back and said to leave him sans diaper, so we took the mattress protector off our bed and put it in his play yard, we're switching from wipes to warm wash cloths for diaper changes, and starting on A & D Ointment. If it doesn't improve we'll be in on Monday for a check - up.

While this is funny, I am serious. When DS had his bad rash I cut a hole in the back of a disposable diaper to fashion him a pair of assless chaps. Let the area breathe like sans diaper would, but controlled the pee.


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I''d pay to see that. I may be doing something similar tomorrow.

So, how do you know when it's a yeast diaper rash? I don't see anything white, just super red butt, and then the areas where the skin looks rubbed raw.

[becole]

Yeast is speckled red dots

[becole]

When we had it bad, we mixed a&d, creamy desitin, and maalox. Maalox takes out the acid and sting. Coat it on and its instant. If there's yeast- add a tube of lotrimin.

[mrscatfarmer13]

I thought of something else that may help.

Try adding baking soda to his bath, just be careful, the baking soda will make the bath extra slippery.

[sstwinklinglites]

So, DS's butt looks much better today. Not healed, but way, way better. I'll give it until tomorrow just airing it out and using the A & D, then tomorrow I may try becole super magical Maalox mix & baking soda in the bath.

[becole]

When my kid had it really bad, it got a little scaly as it healed- like a thin scab. Just FYI- normal.

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 17, 2015 8:01:09 GMT -5 becole said:

When my kid had it really bad, it got a little scaly as it healed- like a thin scab. Just FYI- normal.

I just can't think of any reason this would happen other than a reaction to the jar food. I clean and lather his butt in Aquaphor with every diaper change. Poor bub. 

[mom2boxers]

Glad he's doing better today.

[becole]

Apr 17, 2015 8:11:24 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

Apr 17, 2015 8:01:09 GMT -5 becole said:

When my kid had it really bad, it got a little scaly as it healed- like a thin scab. Just FYI- normal.

I just can't think of any reason this would happen other than a reaction to the jar food. I clean and lather his butt in Aquaphor with every diaper change. Poor bub. 

Ours was from diarrhea from an antibiotic. But it's getting warmer outside, so maybe if they're sweaty? I know my lo is getting sweaty even inside.

[sstwinklinglites]

I just put DS in the play yard, nakey, for fresh air on the butt time, and the first thing he does is pee. Then proceeds to play with the pee like it's water in the tub. I just looked at him and thought, ok, whatever, he can play in his pee and when I take him out we'll head straight to the bathtub.

[JoBub]

Apr 17, 2015 12:18:37 GMT -5 sstwinklinglites said:

I just put DS in the play yard, nakey, for fresh air on the butt time, and the first thing he does is pee. Then proceeds to play with the pee like it's water in the tub. I just looked at him and thought, ok, whatever, he can play in his pee and when I take him out we'll head straight to the bathtub.

This made me laugh so hard. You know there are some boards where if you posted this people would be clutching their pearls. I'm glad we can be real here.

Also, I'm glad he's doing better. I had no advice, but I soaked up everyone else's wisdom in case we deal with this some day.

[bazingaa]

sstwinklinglites, shoulda done the assless chaps....

[sstwinklinglites]

JoBub - I'm glad I can make someone laugh

bazingaa - I thought of you as I watched him splash in the pee puddle. I went out there a few minutes ago to check on him, two more pee puddles. Three giant pees in like 15 mins. He looks so happy all nakey though. He has the biggest smile on his face. Who am I to take away his joy?

[becole]

Maybe he'll learn how to potty train himself- just put some litter down.

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 17, 2015 13:44:57 GMT -5 becole said:

Maybe he'll learn how to potty train himself- just put some litter down.

Ha! I wish! Learning to use the potty certainly would eliminate any more rashes.

I just got him out 'cause he was getting antsy. Straight to the tub. I just rinsed him and used soap on his arms / hand & legs / feet. Just wanted to get him clean enough to get dressed and put him in his crib. He'll get a proper bath before bedtime.

[nachomomma]

My son loves nekked time. I need to give the baby some too because he has a nasty rash.
My toddler got really bad diaper rashes when he was teething. Could that be the culprit?

[sstwinklinglites]

Apr 17, 2015 15:37:50 GMT -5 nachomomma said:

My son loves nekked time. I need to give the baby some too because he has a nasty rash.
My toddler got really bad diaper rashes when he was teething. Could that be the culprit?

It may be. He already has eight teeth, but nine is working it's way out somewhere, because he's been gnawing and drooling like nobody's business. Maybe this one caused diaper rash