J.L. asks from Crown Point, IN on September 13, 2007
Diapers for Sensitive Skin - Crown Point,IN
My 17 month old son has developed a dry-skin rash on his bottom. The ped recommended hydrocortisone, which is clearing it up fine, but he also said that the rash may be caused by the chemicals in his diapers. We're using Pampers Cruisers...does anyone have a recommendation for something gentler? Thanks!
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Thanks so much for everyone's great advice! I had never thought that it might be the wipes. I gave the cloth diapers a good amount of thought, but in the end, we switched to 7th Generation diapers (and wipes). So far, so good...a little over a week and no rash, no need for the hydrocortisone! Thank you so much! Those are great diapers!
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M.H. answers from Chicago on September 14, 2007
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J.D. answers from Chicago on September 14, 2007
Hi J.,
I see there are already a few posts on cloth diapers, but here's another one! I have used cloth on all three of my kids, and it's really very easy. I have never used a pin, either, and they go on with Velcro, so they go one as easy as a disposable. If you want to learn more, feel free to contact me. I run a very small cloth diaper business out of my home, and I hold cloth diapering workshops at least once a month where you can try out the different styles of diapers - there are a lot to choose from! Cloth or disposable - good luck with your little guy's bottom - I hope he feels tons better soon!
Warmly,
J.
N.S. answers from Chicago on September 15, 2007
Good for you for finding a middle ground and being home with the lov eof your life. I gaurantee you will not regret the choice you have made. I too am a SAHM and love every second of it. We are very very blessed.
With regard to the diapers, I actually think it may be the wipes you are using rather than the diapers. We were using regular sensitive wipes and our daughter had horrible rashes. We were switcing to more healthy eating at the time and recognized something we were using was bad for her. We tried seventh generation wipes and they don't have all the chemicals and additives regular wipes have. Even the sensitive ones have propylene glycol which is what they use in windshield wipe fluid. Same thing that makes it clean it well. How we put that on our babies bottoms is unreal but most people don't know what 1/2 the ingredients inside them are used for or made from. So, I would try the wipes thing first. If that doesn't do it, you should try cloth diapers cause the cotton will not irritate like the plastic diapers are produced from. Honestly I would love to switch to cloth diapers myself but my husband is totally scared of the notion and I have to work with what I have.
Anyways, good luck with your baby's rash. If neither ideas work I'll give you some more ideas that would work.
M.H. answers from Chicago on September 14, 2007
My friend had a similar issue with her son getting a rash. She switched brands and didn't have a problem with the rash again. I think she went from pampers to huggies. He was also sensitive to some soaps and lotions, and she was recommended to use Aveeno products.
Best of luck
K. answers from Chicago on September 14, 2007
I'll put in another vote for cloth diapers. I have used the Motherease one-size diapers, Sugarbritches (WAHM-made), and Kissaluvs - all "fitted" diapers. They're really easy to wash and you make back your investment in about 4-6 months. Plus, all of the cloth diapers have tremendous resale value, I've found. (Actually, I've gotten most of mine used - for about 60% of their original price).
We just wash ours in Tide and throw a little vinegar in the rinse water - works like a charm. Check www.diaperpin.com for good product reviews.
J.K. answers from Chicago on September 14, 2007
We've used cloth diapers on both of our girls. Our oldest is 4 and I think it helped make potty training a little easier since she always knew the cause & effect. We've used Mother-ease diapers. I bought their one-size diaper and I have used the same diapers on both girls and they still look great. They have been washed hundreds of times and look fabulous. If you have any questions about using cloth diapers, feel free to contact me.
P.R. answers from Dallas on September 13, 2007
We use Huggies Gentle Care and we like them a lot. You could alway try cloth diapers, they are different now than they used to be. You don't have to use pins anymore, some even have snap closures. We also use Butt Paste diaper cream, clears up the rash overnight!
M.M. answers from Chicago on April 14, 2008
hi
They have all natural diapers now i dont know any names off hand but it sounds like a great time to potty train if he is ready
S.R. answers from Chicago on September 13, 2007
Seventh Generation diapers are the greatest. Can be purchased at Whole Foods or www.1800diapers.com.
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