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Diaper Rash & Swimming
Asked by T.R. from Columbus
on July 19, 2008
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Hello all - My one year old has a pretty bad diaper rash and I am wondering if it is ok to put her in the pool? Will the chlorine irritate the rash further?
Thanks
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- It will burn her little bottom.
- I don't think it would hurt to swim. If you mix aquaphor and maalox, then apply I hear it does wonders for rashes.
- It should be fine. Just make sure to put a dry diaper on her as soon as she's done swimming. If you use the Little Swimmers, be warned that they don't hold the peepee ...
Hand Foot and Mouth- Yowza!
Asked by E.O. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2011
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Hi- looking for some advice. My poor 3 year old son has Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. Realized it Tuesday night and got him into the doctor on Wednesday. He is totally ...
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- My son was older when he had it (6 I think). The magic swizzle mouthwash made a big difference but your son is probably too young to effectively "swish and spit". :(...
- I slept on the couch with my son for 3 nights when he had HF&M (he never was diagnosed with it, but it's what I think he had). It was hard to keep his fever down, so I...
- I feel for you! My son had it when he was 2 1/2 and it was the worst thing ever. He didn't actually have HF&M but a very similar virus on his tongue...which of cours...
Hand Foot and Mouth
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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My son was just diagnosed with Hand Foot and Mouth and I am reaching out to all you moms who have had a child with this. Between the internet and the Dr. and neighbor...
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- The only thing I can recommend is DON'T GET PREGNANT or even try while he has this. Becareful.
- Stay home till it is gone. It is not worth spreading it. He will be better in a few days, but please don't epose all of our kids to it also and we will do you the same...
- My pediatrician told me it is contagious until there are no more sores. You will unlikely get it unless you have something like lupus or another immune compromising co...
Suggestions for Terrible Diaper Rash
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on April 8, 2006
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Help! My 12 mo. old son has a TERRIBLE case of diaper rash, and has for several weeks now. I have tried Boudreux's Butt Paste, Triple Paste, Flanders Buttocks Ointment...
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- Hi K.! It sounds like you've tried everything. I'll tell you the best I found is Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment. It's AMAZING!!! Everyone I've recommended it to says ...
- Try Balmex diaper ointment! I had the same problem with my youngest, and I would put this stuff on really thick. It really did the trick! Also, I found out by recordin...
- When my daughter was about the same age, she would get a terrible rash also. Hers would be bright red like a sunburn and she'd scream if anything touched it. It also...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J. from Dallas
on June 18, 2007
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My daughter just got this horrible rash on her "area" and we haven't been able to get rid of it. Its just red on the outside and was red on her bottom but that has cle...
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- use dyprotex its in a small box in the diaper rash aisle. its sold at walgreens. does your child still have loose stools???
- Hi J.! My son had the same thing and he has sensitive skin. I used A&D ointment and it cleared up quickly. Boudreaux's butt paste works well too but it seems a little ...
- I know it sounds strange, but Corn Starch in her bath water will give her instant relief and sooth her little bottom. I use Desitin on my childs behind and normally i...
Really Bad Diaper Rash
Asked by A.P. from Columbus
on August 26, 2010
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My baby is 9 months old. She has really bad diaper rash. We have tried destin , aveeno, and mixing the rash cream with Aquaphor. It has been 3 days and it is still ...
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- Something that no one else has mentioned........allergy to the diapers you are using? My son developed an allergy to all diapers (except Huggies). Even just using on...
- It sounds similar to one my son had. When I saw it, I was horrified because it looked so terribly painful. Almost like little blisters. I was told by a family frie...
- One of my kids once had a terrible diaper rash that would not go away, even after I tried all the things listed here by previous posters. When I called the pediatriti...
At Wits End with Diaper Rash
Asked by T.B. from Tampa
on November 24, 2009
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My son has had a bad diaper rash off and on for over a month to the point that his but gets all red and almost raw. At times you would think we were killing him to cha...
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- Poor thing!! These are my tried and proven methods. Diaper rash: Wash, try well, light sprinkling of baby powder to make sure the area is VERY dry, coat with Bag Ba...
- Yes,the milk could be the cause. Consult his pediatrician. As for the diaper rash, you should wash him with a soft soap and water at all changes. Do not use baby wipes...
- Miracles Maternity in Gainesville has an organic diaper rash/first aid soap that is wonderful. We've used it for diaper rash and chaffed skin.
My 4 Year Old Daughter Has a Rash on Her Bottom. Please Help
Asked by J.S. from San Antonio
on August 30, 2010
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Ok I am new to this but need help! My family moved to Texas just over a year ago and my daughter is having a lot of problems with allergies and skin problems. We are...
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- Make sure its not impetigo. My kids had that. Look it up and c if the pics look similiar to your daughters bumps. They have to give you a perscription for it.
- Like others, I am so sorry to hear about your baby's bottom with the rashes and pain. I know it hurts you as much as her. I hope it improves. If it were me, I woul...
- It could be a sensitivity to her bath soap or shampoo. Sitting in soapy water can sometimes help, or sometimes make it worse. I'm sure the heat this time of year isn...
Diaper Rash
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on May 3, 2008
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My daughter has a diaper rash from having diarrhea, every time i put her rash cream on her she screams in pain like it is burning her.. i have tried so may different k...
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- Hi A., I'm a customer of a health and wellness company. I also refer others. There's a product called Renew that is absolutely AWESOME for diaper rashes and eczema....
- have you tried plain old vasoline it is the only thing I used to use on my daughter. It doesn't burn and it protects the skin just as well as the other creams.
- i have used FLANDERS i found it in a drug store in my town don't know where you live but the store in skiatook,ok is kendall's drug store i would call around and see i...
Bad Toddler Diaper Rash
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 13, 2008
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My daughter has had the worse diaper rash off and on for over a month. I called the pediatrician and spoke to the nurse twice and do what she says, then it gets better...
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- Hi, when my daughter was about 4 or 5 she got a really bad rash from not wiping right. I took her to the dr and he gave her a prescription of IC H-cortisone/iodoquino...
- Hi L., My daughter goes through the same thing and I have found this realy great rash medicine you can find it at CVS pharmacy or walmart it is called DR.Smith's an...
- my now 7 year old always had horrible diaper rash. i would make my own wipes, tried everything in book...dr. smiths worked the best when it worked. the thing that he...
