Wipes & Warmers: Dr. Smiths
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Best Diaper Rash Cream and Baby Wipes?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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My 17 mo. old developed a diaper rash yesterday. He rarely gets a rash, but when he does, they're bad. He usually onlt gets a rash if he has diarrhea, which he doesn...
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- I did in home child care for 17 years and went through A LOT of diaper creams. I found over the years that Dr. Smiths is the best I could have ever found. I had a litt...
- My son had the same problem, and then I realized he was allergic to Pamper's. I switched diapers, and the rash all but dissapeared, then pne day, he got a rash, and t...
- We have found that Triple Paste works very well for our son. It was recommended to us by my bro-in-law who is a pediatric nurse. He said they use it on the babies at...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
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...
Baby's First Diaper Rash
Asked by Y.G. from Houston
on August 19, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I have a 6 month old beautiful baby girl, who just got her first diaper rash. Please give me advice on what to do for her. I am new to Cypress and Hou...
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- Hey Y.! So sorry to hear about your baby. I am a mom of two girls, one is 2 yrs old and the other is 10 months. What has worked for me is Boudreax Butt Paste!! It...
- Aquaphore always worked for us. We brought our daughter home with a terrible diaper rash that bled when we fist changed her. Aquaphore cleared it up immediately. He...
- I am a 57 yr old Grammie and remember those days like yesterday! My husband is a Pharmacist. I have heard him tell ladies my remedy when the over the counters aren't...
Constipation on a Breasfeed 3 Months Old Baby
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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I'm wondering if this is a common problem for babies that are breastfeeding. My baby used to poop every day and then suddendly didn't make anything until day 3. Now ...
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- It is pretty much impossible for a healthy breastfed baby to be constipated, since breastmilk is a natural laxative. It is also PERFECTLY NORMAL for a BF baby at her a...
- As her tummy gets bigger, she'll drink more at each feeding and her body will use more of what she's eating to keep up with her growing. She may or may not be constip...
- I am a mother and a mother-baby nurse. Here is my advice...It is normal for breastfed babies to go a couple of days without pooping. The breastmilk is absorbed bette...
Really Really Bad Diaper Rash!!!!!!!!!! Please Help ASAP!!!!!
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on April 24, 2013
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my daughter is 14 months old and I have been battling with off and on diaper rash. I have tried everything. I have took her to her doctor and she gave me medicine and...
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- I would consider the possibility, at this point, of a bacterial infection. The fact that it is now blistering makes me concerned. Kids can get staph or strep infection...
- A. - my son went thru the same thing you daughter is going thru. His pedi recommended the foot cream Lotrim, and to my surprise, it cleared him right up. So, go on t...
- We just went through this!! Found out baby had a slight milk intolerance & had a yeast/fungal infection. Was breadtfeeding & supplementing cuz he has weight issues so ...
Diaper Rash
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on January 2, 2013
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What's your best diaper rash cureall? The baby (1 year) is on medicine for ear infection and now has a nasty rash on his bottom. Its not a yeast infection, I've had hi...
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- Hi T., I always used Balmex. Worked on both my kids. It even worked on chaffing of the skin for my mom after an operation. Hope it helps . H.
- when I can't use wipes (or I'm out), I just use warm water to wet very soft paper towels. Works wonders. some Moms rinse out the wipes. & I'm leaning toward yea...
- the best thing I've ever used is corn starch. buy pure corn starch baby powder! Put it on with every diaper change. The ointments mostly act like a barrier, not a cure...
Recurring Diaper Rash
Asked by J.J. from San Angelo
on October 30, 2008
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My daughter just turned 1 and has had a recurring diaper rash for the last 1-2 months. She did just cut a front tooth, and has a second on the way, but I'm not sure i...
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- You should consider a milk allergy. My boys are lactose-intollerant and will get bad diaper rash if they drink regular milk. I H. you will see your doctor soon, diaper...
- Thank goodness I haven't had this problem with my daughter so I'm not an expert outside of normal diaper rash. However, I've heard of some diaper rashes being fungal o...
- Have you ever heard of Arbonne? They have a complete baby line that includes an awesome herbal diaper rash cream. (It is a light, water-repelling cream to gently reli...
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...
Diaper Rash
Asked by F.S. from San Antonio
on March 6, 2007
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I have a 6 week old baby girl with very bad diaper rash. I have been using Desition but I don't really see an improvement, what else can I use or do?
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- I know this may sound crazy but when my daughter was a baby she had a rash so bad that her little cheeks were cracking open and bleading from roto virus so I was told ...
- Powder with Starch in it and Beaudreax's (not sure on spelling) butt paste, it works wonders on my daughter!
- If there are little red bumps between the folds of her skin, not just redness in her diaper area, it is probably a yeast infection. My daughter had this, and her pedia...
