Aches & Pains: Desitin
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Desitin Diaper Cream
Asked by A.R. from Macon
on January 2, 2008
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I have used Aveeno diaper cream on my daughter since birth with no problems. But when she got a rash it didnt seem to do much to heal so on rashes I used Destin. Well ...
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- We used the clear Balmex to prevent rashes in DS and he never got one until he was 18 months old, when he started daycare. We didn't use it at every change, maybe onc...
- Yes! I had the same experience when my daughter was a little baby. I swear by A&D ointment (original, w/out zinc oxide) when the rash is so bad the skin has opened. ...
- Every baby is different, and all these different responses prove it. My baby had a very hard time with diaper rash. I used Balmex at first because that's what I used...
Diaper Rash! What Do You Do When Desitin Doesn't Work?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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Do you have any remedy recommendations for a nasty diaper rash? The skin is broken in the size of a quarter on one little butt cheek, pink everywhere else. My 20 mon...
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- We have done baths with cornstarch to help lessen the rash and I mean cool baths, usually about 90 degrees instead of the usualy 97 or 98 degrees and then pat the baby...
- My son gets this type of rash EVERY time a new tooth comes to surface. Our ped says that teething has nothing to do with it, but I think there's just too much coinced...
- My daughter (15 months old) gets allergic reactions to triple paste, desitin, and even pamper's diapers and any scented wipes...makes things difficult (we have to use ...
Biters at Day Care
Asked by R.D. from Memphis
on November 13, 2006
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I want to know what is expected of the child care center, if my child is bitten by another child. What should the child care center do? What should the parents of the ...
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- Having worked in childcare before both sets of parents should be notified. As a teacher I redirected both children after telling the biter "NO" and if age appropriate,...
- Some children bite and there is honestly nothing anyone can do except for punish the child that bites, its not that big of a deal, tell your child to stay away from th...
- Hey R. - My child was the one being bitten, but I wasn't discovering the bites until we got home at bathtime. I asked the teachers and the administrator what the po...
Daughter in Pain- Not Sure Why
Asked by A.P. from Boston
on August 4, 2010
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My 2 1/2 year old woke up this morning and started grabbing her bum and saying "ow, hurt." Does this mean she is constipated? She is not grabbing her tummy at all, j...
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- OH poor little one, 1. Never feel silly asking the doctor, that is why you have one and that is what they are for. 2. you do not mention when she last went poop, a...
- Have you looked at it? I'm sure that's what the doctor would do first. Look for swelling or redness or of course any sign of bleeding or torn skin. She might have had ...
- do you have triple antibotic ointment? It has a numbing solution in it and will stop the burning instantly. You may also want to keep diaper rash ointment on her all...
Baby Drooling; Need Skin Care Help
Asked by K.S. from Johnson City
on May 31, 2008
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I have an 8 month old daughter who is a serious drooler. The problem is the skin around her mouth is so dry it is turning red and raw. Please help!
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- Eucerin cream is the best ever. It isn't white and it really does help with all sorts of things. It is expensive but totally worth it. Wouldn't worry about drool ...
- Aquaphor-it is amazing! My husband is a Navy Corpsman, and he was a Dermatology Technician when we met; he introduced me to this stuff. I fell in love with this stuff ...
- chapstick my son had the same problem chapstick is the best
Diaper Rash Relief Help
Asked by J.H. from New York
on September 22, 2008
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My son (21 months old) developed the worse diaper rash I have ever seen. It looks like he slid down a concrete driveway with no diaper. It is very red and hurts to the...
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- A similar thing happened to my son recently also. I think soymilk was the culprit. Anyway, i would stay away from baby oil for now. It acts as saran wrap & the rash wo...
- try wiping gently with warm cotton balls to clean him up first and get Triple Paste Cream. It is expensive but if you put a good thick layer of the paste on it will c...
- Here are some things I have tried: Vaseline, Bag Balm, or Lotrimin (contains Clotrimizol? Ithink that's how it's spelled). Anyway, the last one is for yeast type infec...
1 Year Old in Pain (Bowel Movements & Rash)
Asked by S.G. from Harrisburg
on January 27, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 1 year old has been adjusting to regular whole milk now and no formula .. All o a sudden, he has been having diarreha constantly and has...
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- Mix together vitamin E, antibiotic cream and hydrocortizone cream. Its a miracle butt paste to get through these tough times.
- Hi, Seline: Ask your Ped for Vusion RX for the diaper rash. Good luck. D.
- I just glanced at the other responses and it seems most people have missed the stomach bug. My son had a stomach bug just after his 1st birthday. The rest of us had ...
Diaper Rash
Asked by A.W. from Fort Wayne
on January 1, 2011
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my 2wk old son has really bad diaper rash what can i use? desitin it not working?
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- I agree that these products may be useful for a standard diaper rash but what your child has may be fungal and you would need to see a Dr. and get a script for that. ...
- Burt's Bees. Even after washing my daughter in a bath she would still have some of it on her. If it can withstand that, it can hold up in pee and poop.
- I don't recommend Desitin. I never liked diaper creams because they are so thick and hard to wipe off. It takes lots of wiping to get off diaper cream, which just agg...
Diaper Rash That Wont Go Away. Help!
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on December 5, 2008
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My baby, well he is 18 months old, has had a diaper rash FOREVER! I have tried so many products and nothing seems to work. I took him to the doc 2 times for it. Firs...
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- I'm sure someone else has suggested this, but it could be a fungal yeast infection... ask your doctor, it's very common and easy to cure with lotrimin cream like you'd...
- Hi A., Nothing is worse then an uncomfortable bottom! Did the diaper rash come after his MMR shots? It sounds like a possible food allergy. Not neccesarily the k...
- A., My money would still be on a food allergy. In kids who are toilet trained, a classic sign is a bullseye rash around the anus. But in a diaper wearing babe, diap...
Seeking Help with a Scalded Butt from Too Much Diarrhea
Asked by L.B. from Houston
on April 11, 2009
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Help! My 6 month old granddaughter just got out of the hospital after a terrible bout of stomach flu. She lost 1.3 lbs in 24 hrs. Now that she is better, she has the ...
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- the only thing that works on my daughter is dr smiths. sometimes you have to get it at the pharmacy counter (places like target). my daughter battles yeast infections ...
- Looks like you've gotton a lot of responses already. I would avoid powder on a little girl. In studies it's shown that little girls who had powder in their diapers has...
- Any cream or ointment you use will be helped if you use the hair dryer to thoroughly dry her off after washing. I didn't have to use rash cream for almost an entire ye...
