Preschooler: Infant, Boudreaux's Butt Paste
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Baby Has a Terrible Diaper Rash...
Asked by H.L. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone has a good cure for diaper rash. I am trying to allow my baby's bottom to get air, applying Balmex, and changing him frequently. I am seeing...
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- I was going to suggest Boudreaux's Butt Paste but several people here already mentioned it. I'm glad I read through this thread because I wasn't aware of the alternati...
- Poor guy! It's important not to use diaper wipes on him until he heals up as they will burn his poor skin (or at least run water through them thoroughly to take out a...
- Hey H. You may have to call the doctor cause it may be a yeast infection. Brendan got them a lot and there is a special medicine that they have to prescribe. Hope h...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Need Advice on Diaper Rash- 6 1/2 Month Old Infant
Asked by C.C. from New York
on October 14, 2007
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My daughter has been sick since she started daycare at 5 months old. She started out with a very bad cold that lasted 2 1/2 weeks. It then turned into an ear infection...
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- Hi C., I'm so sorry to hear of your daughters diaper rash and ear infections. I know where your coming from. My son is 15 months old now and still gets periodic dia...
- My daughter suffered from bad diaper rashes when she was an infant. My doctor gave me a prescription for Nystatin cream. That was for fungal rashes. He also told us...
- Boy, you sure got alot of response on this issue! :-) So, here is my 2cents. Change baby every hour or two max (INSIST that Day care does this also). Use either B...
Baby's Poo Burned Her Bottom :(
Asked by K.J. from Orlando
on February 8, 2009
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My 15month old daughter had a poo that burned her bottom so badly there are even 2 small spots where the skin is a little broken from blistering. Has anyone experience...
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- take baby and sample of pooh to emergency room. Let them test pooh and treat burn and pain.
- My first response is to have her tested for food allergies and Intolerances. IGg and IGe forms of allergies. The gut reaction to foods we can not tolerate can result i...
- my niece had this problem when she was teething. her bottom turned fire red and it hurt her really bad. my sister used a product by Goldbond that they don't sell anymo...
Mommy and Baby Products
Asked by M.M. from Las Vegas
on January 5, 2008
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I just had a quick question. I have several family members who are going to be having babies here really soon. I have my ideas of what to get them but I am requesting ...
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- If these are mom's that are going to be breastfeeding, I would include either Lansinoh lanolin or Nipple Cream by the brand Motherlove (can be found at Whole Foods, Wi...
- Aloha M., a friend of mine recently had a baby shower with a registry, (first child), and don't ya know... not one burp rag was listed! Everyone seemed to 'outdo' the...
- hi M.! The thing I could not live without was a sling. There are a lot out there, but I got a "Cute Sling". They run about $45 and was worth every penny. I used ...
Eczema
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on September 28, 2008
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My 3 year old has eczema and it is horrible. We are currently waiting to see our 3rd dermatologist. We have tried several different ointments that dont help, they us...
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- Hi Molly, There are many things to try, and I am sure you tried almost everything! Have you switch your laundry detergent as well as the soap and shampoo to all natur...
- HI! I know you have a lot of responses but here's my experience!!! My son is also 3 1/2 and we've been dealing with his eczema since he was a few months old. We have ...
- Hi Molly, I saw that you had a lot of responses already. I can tell you that I don't believe in the bath every day thing for eczema. When I used to waitress, I had e...
Chapped Lips
Asked by R.W. from San Antonio
on March 14, 2009
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My 3-year old seems to always have dry, chapped lips. We put chapstick on him constantly, I even put it on him every night after he falls asleep to make sure it stays ...
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- We use Aquafor also. It is the greatest thing out there - we have tried everything with our five year old. This works the best for him - and it works quickly! L.
- I would also suggest vaseline. Not only is it inexpensive, it seems to work better for my kids. A cold water humidifier in the room at night may help as well. good luck~
- The problem with many things like chapstick is that it is loaded with chemicals. Vaseline is a petroleum product, & not really safe to ingest. I try to avoid such th...
Help with Diaper Rash
Asked by J.D. from Fayetteville
on January 29, 2007
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i have two boys in diapers. they both react badly when i put diaper ointment on them. is it possible that it could be hurting them? i have tried several different bran...
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- Hi I have had the problem with diaper rash on my son it was that he had a bad reaction to the diapers I was using and the only diaper rash cream I could get to work wa...
- I've used both Desitin & Balmex on my little girl. Haven't tried the Boudreaux's Butt Paste, but I've had people recommend it to me before.
- My son get what looks like a diaper rash sometimes, but is a yeast infection. I put some nystatin (sp) cream on the rash and it clears up in less than a day. Hope this...
Diaper Rash, Only It's Not!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on September 26, 2006
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I have been fighting a horrible rash on front and back of my 3 year old. You name it, I've tried it. Thing is, my sitter can keep her for two nights and almost make ...
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- For whatever reason, my 3 yr old has problems down there when she drinks grape juice. I know that's random, but maybe fruit juices are one thing you haven't looked at...
- My first reaction is allergy. Though I am not a doctor. My youngest has very sensitive skin. Did you have actual allergy testing done (blood test or skin panel)? T...
- My 18 mos. old girl had what I thought was bad diaper rash, after fighting it for 2 weeks I took her to our pediatrician (Dr. Ray Rhodes at Fort Worth Pediatrics) and ...
Milk of Magnesia on a Diaper Rash? Three Year Old with Diarrhea. Help!
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on September 8, 2010
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My 3 year old has had diarrhea since yesterday and I've been looking for some kind of relief for his terrible rash. I read somewhere that milk of magnesia directly on...
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- Bag Balm, it's in a square green metal container. Ask your pharmacy they can tell you where it is, some places keep it behind the counter. It's literally what they use...
- Yes, I believe you can use Maalox directly on it (use a sterile non-stick first aid pad, so it won't stick at all to his sore skin), or mix Maalox with Aquaphor until ...
- If you've still got some around, I've used lanolin on a diaper rash with pretty good results.
