Wipes & Warmers: Infant, Lotrimin
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Wipes
Asked by B.P. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
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I'm looking to make my own baby wipes. My baby is 2 weeks old and his bottom is already irritated from commercial wipes. Does anyone have a good recipe?
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- We just use plain water for a baby that young. Mine is 3 months and we've always used just water, and she's never had a rash. Lansinoh is also really good on red tus...
- Are you using cloth diapers, if so you can make cloth wipes out of cheap washcloths. You can use them whole or cut in have and sew the one side. You can launder them ...
- My friend told me about the Lanolin based wipes. They can be used for breastfeeding and I've found them at Target with the other breastfeeding supplies. They are in ...
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...
Needed: the Gentlest Wipes for Terrible Diaper Rash
Asked by A.B. from New York
on March 7, 2008
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My 17-month-old daughter has persistent diaper rash. We believe it's partly yeast related -- it all kicked off about four months ago after she was on a course of antib...
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- try huggies extra sensitive baby wipes you can find them in almost all convenent stores and grocery stores they cost about $3.50 but there worth every penny my son had...
- I've always been partial to the Pamper's Sensitive wipes. They come in scented and unscented. I would go with the unscented for your daughter if I were you. Good luck!
- Explain this to the day care provider and supply them with a tupperware bowl full of whatever you want them to use. If your child had an allergy, they would have to co...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
