Bottles Accessories: Hydrocortisone

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Seeking Advice on Infant's Rash

My 9 month old son developed a rash about a month ago around his neck and it has spread to his torso and diaper area. His pediatrician prescribed hydrocortisone cream, which helps but returns as soon as I stop using it. The rash consists of flesh colored bumps and some red bumps and itches like crazy. I'm concerned that about using hydrocortisone on such a large surface area and for such a long time. I have no idea what it could be since I haven't changed detergents, shampoos, cleansers, etc. but it is localized only where he's covered....

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About to Throw in the Towel on Breastfeeding...

Hi Moms, Mine is a long story. When Nate was born 7 weeks ago, he was tongue-tied and would not nurse in the hospital so the lactation consultant gave me a nipple shield. After 2.5 weeks of trying to get him to latch on, we got his tongue clipped and practiced for another week. At around 4 weeks, he started latching on, although quite painfully. It got so bad that I would cry every time he latched on to the left breast and continue to cry the entire time he nursed. After some research on the internet, I figured out that we have thrush...