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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...
Bleeding Sores on Baby's Bottom
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on November 16, 2007
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I have a 10 month old daughter (I never had this problem with my son, who is now 3). She had a diaper rash that turned into these sores. They are not blisters (so i'm ...
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- Hi M., So sorry your little one has a sore bottom but this recipe for diaper rash cream was on my local playgroup page. I copied a few months ago and saved it just i...
- Oh M., I'm so sorry to hear that that happened to your baby. You might want to call your pediatrician just to see what they think. But I'd also start using Neosporin...
- Hi M. - yes I actually did have this problem with my daughter about six months ago. It was a fungal infection. The diaper rash stuff will not help it, and could poss...
What Could Be Wrong with My Baby?
Asked by K.C. from New York
on April 22, 2009
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I really am going to loose my mind and need some advice, suggestions or explanations here. Any help is super appreciated!
My LO is going to be 6 weeks tomorrow. At ...
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- You explained what's been going on very well here. I would print this out and bring it with you to your pediatrician and a pediatric GI specialist, so that you can des...
- First of all K., I am so sorry. Have you taken your baby to the doctor? It sounds like you really need to take him in asap. The only thing I can offer is prayer. I...
- Hey K. - Here are a few things that helped us out with similar stuff. First of all, Thrush can be from allergies to foods and not just dairy. So far I cut out the...
Baby Yeast Infection
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on September 6, 2006
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My 7 month old son has a yeast infection. I called the doctor and she said that it is because he has diarrhea from his teething and it can cause a yeast infection eas...
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- I would go to the health food store and ask about acidophilus. In adults it will help prevent yeast infections while taking antibiotics. Good luck!
- my son also had one, and no over the counter remedies worked and finally the doctor prescribed I believe nystatin and that wiped it out after about 1-2 weeks. it was s...
- My son had the same problem a while back... His pediatrician also said to use Lotrimin. Didn't seem to work. At this same time, I bought him some baby yogurt calle...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Infant Rash on Scalp, Face and on the Tummy
Asked by J.K. from Minneapolis
on July 6, 2009
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Hello! my 2 1/2 month old son has been having some rash on his scalp, cheeks and on the tummy. when he was a month old, he had lot of rash on his cheeks, tummy and bac...
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- Hi J., Our daughter was born with excema on the back of her scalp, on her eye lids, all over her legs and of course the insides of her knees and elbows. She also ...
- It sounds like your little guy might be prone to allergies. It might be worth a trip back to the doctor to talk about that and his diet/formula or your diet if you ar...
- Hi, My daughter had severe red rashes on her cheeks and in the folds of her arms and legs behind knees.My pediatrician told me its eczema and I was asked to use Aqu...
"Thrush in Baby's Mouth"
Asked by M.M. from Greensboro
on May 2, 2008
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Does anyone know a cure for thrush in baby's mouth? I have consulted the doctor several times and she is currently taking nystatin which she has been on since week 2 a...
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- I've had 4 babies, all breastfed, and all of them had various degrees of thrush. You didn't say whether you are breastfeeding, but if you are, your breasts/body may be...
- M., my pediatrician prescribes a liquid form of diflucan (sorry for the spelling, I'm sure its wrong) for thrush - this is a three or four day round, once per day and ...
- acidophilus is the the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt. You can also buy it in powder, liquid or pill form. The source can be either dairy (like yogurt) or vegetarian ...
Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
Ringworm
Asked by K.E. from Waco
on April 21, 2010
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I have a 4 month old and i think she has ringworm.i have been treating it for several weeks now with an otc cream, but i fear it's not strong enough. I am going to try...
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- Don't use any more over the counter treatments and definitely do not use Lotrimin. Children and babies have different skin needs than adults and using adult over the ...
- If you have been using an OTC antifingal cream and it is not working then more than likely it is eczema or another skin condition.
- If it is ringworm, use tea tree oil. We had a huge ringworm problem a few years ago b/c I had a cat that had it and we ended up having to give him away before the rin...
Any Super Cures for Diaper Rash? Open Sores = Miserable Baby and Sad Mama
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on December 24, 2010
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We are dealing with a baby who has some diagnosed food allergies...a work in progress.
But boy when something irritates his bowels WATCH OUT. He poops constantly, ...
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- My best suggestion is to use Lansinoh on his tush. So sorry!
- The best tip that I have is to use a hair dryer on low to completely dry his skin before any cream or ointment. It mimics the benefit of leaving him bare-bottomed. Als...
- I used my own breast milk-worked magic, everytime.. I would pump just to have some in case and used it when he had bad diaperrashes.
