https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 09:40:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410730 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:13:10 +0000 Aandmklover 1410730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it may be a long shot but DS had an adverse reaction to desitin (we think he's allergic to Zinc) so we are only able to use a&amp;d and Vaseline. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410556 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:04:33 +0000 Smurfette 1410556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it is a yeast rash don't use Triple Paste, it makes it worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410513 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:06:48 +0000 JennyD 1410513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my LO to the doctor for a diaper rash once. She took one look and gave us a prescription. That did the trick in a day ( your story sounds very similar to ours). It took weeks for the blisters to really heal and go away, but they weren't open any more after the first day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410414 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:29:47 +0000 autumnlove 1410414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry. Nystatin and triple paste helped us through bad rashes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410309 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:43:16 +0000 septca 1410309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD had a terrible yeast rash over Christmas and nothing seemed to work, but lots of coconut oil at every change cleared it up within 3 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410272 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:07:44 +0000 Sparkler 1410272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our last rash took a week! Based on recommendations from dr and friends we alternated among lotrimin under desitin, neosporin, lanolin and aquaphor(mixed) and A&amp;D. We also did baking soda bathes. It wasn't fun, hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410232 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:38:09 +0000 Kemma 1410232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor baby! A had terrible nappy rash when she cut her molars and it was awful!</p> <p>I was thinking maybe try giving her reeally bland foods so that when she does poop it's not acidic on her butt? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410225 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:33:37 +0000 fancyfunction 1410225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to hear! We went through a bad one too and had to get a prescription in addition to the Nystatin. Mucopin (sp). That finally did the trick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410210 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:22:13 +0000 lovehoneybee 1410210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have anything to add that hasn't been mentioned here already (damp washcloth instead of baby wipes, diaper free time, baking soda in the bath, Triple Paste) so I just wanted to send big hugs your way. E has been getting recurrent rashes since July, and it's so hard seeing him in so much pain. I hope it clears up ASAP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410194 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:58:40 +0000 Treytonsmom2011 1410194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Treyton used to get really bad nasty diaper rashes sometimes and we always had to use Lotrimin (which stings) with 1% hydrocortisone cream and Butt Paste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410188 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:55:06 +0000 Maysprout 1410188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When LOs have gotten yeast infections I mix the yeast cream with diaper rash cream in the palm of my hand and then slather it on, making sure to get in the butt crack. Lots of diaper free time too, it's good to let it dry out. </p> <p>Each of my LOs have gotten one bad yeasty rash that seems to be causing them pain and plain yogurt in the diaper helps a ton. Leave it in their diaper for half hour or so before bath time. It seems to soothe and help clear it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410186 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:54:05 +0000 swedishfish 1410186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: we did a baking soda bath earlier! She liked it.</p> <p>She ended up with a rash on her face and chest so we called the doctor. She suggested mixing Maalox with water and Desitin so we just tried that. I do have Triple Paste though. Poor baby cries every time she pees. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410133 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:27:30 +0000 MamaG 1410133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we had our worst rash we used Corona and Triple Paste alternated at each diaper change. We still use the Corona when she gets just a little pink at night and it's always completely gone by morning. </p> <p>I didn't know that you could get Corona at a regular store, good to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410086 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:18:00 +0000 mrs. bird 1410086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: sometimes you have to ask the pharmacist for it because some places keep it behind the counter (many CVSs keep it there). target carries it, too in case you have an occasion you need to find it in the future :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410084 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:14:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 1410084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh poor baby! When has bad diaper rash we have to use wet paper towels to wipe, the wipes seem to sting and irritate the area. We tried to find triple paste but couldn't find it in the store (but I sent DH out, so it could just be him!). That sounds pretty bad, I might call the on call doc. Then again, I am the crazy mom who brought her baby in to the doctor for diaper rash when she was 7 weeks old!</p> <p>When I thought it was a yeast rash, I was using coconut oil on it and it seemed to help for a while, so you could also try that, but if it's this painful for her I'd probably just call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410078 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:08:12 +0000 jedeve 1410078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give her a baking soda bath. Just dissolve some baking soda in the tub and let her sit for a bit. Dry really well, patting not wiping. Let her go diaper free as long as you can. Change her more often than normal. </p> <p>If it's little red dots, it might be yeast. Ask your doctor about Lotrimin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410028 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 09:10:10 +0000 immabeetoo 1410028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Triple paste! I would get some free and cleartype diapers too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410018 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 09:04:01 +0000 littlek 1410018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Triple Paste! It's the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410015 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:59:47 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1410015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: do you think it could be a yeast infection? DD used to get them all the time. Our pediatrician had us put Lotramin (the athlete's foot cream) on her and then cover with triple paste 3x a day. It worked miracles! </p> <p>If you think it's just a bad rash, go ahead and call the doctor. We were given a prescription rash ointment that cleared up a super bad rash for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410006 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:49:38 +0000 Pepper 1410006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Triple paste! Layered with aquaphor on top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1410002 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:46:39 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1410002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: we've had this happen once or twice before. Diaper free, cool bath to soothe the skin, let her air dry, then applied nystatin like icing on a cake with a very thick layer of desatin on top. Lather, rinse, repeat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1409996 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:42:10 +0000 matador84 1409996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Corona ointment!! You can get it behind the pharmacy counter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1409994 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:37:50 +0000 mrs. bird 1409994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oooh, poor baby! </p> <p>when you're changing her, what are you cleaning her off with? wipes can be really irritating and abrasive on newly healing skin. cleaning her off under running water and then patting dry with a soft cloth can help. even after changing pee diapers, ten minutes of diaper free time to let her bum dry can really help. triple paste is my favorite diaper cream for rashes, it works wonders on most bums. it's a little $$, but even the small tube lasts a while. </p> <p>hope her tush feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1409988 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:28:58 +0000 Canoli 1409988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have always used Triple Paste for bad diaper rashes and it works pretty quick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/really-really-bad-diaper-rash#post-1409983 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:20:49 +0000 swedishfish 1409983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R has a diaper rash and we started Nystatin on Wednesday. It was looking so much better! But she woke up at 5 AM screaming like she's never screamed before - she now has pink dots all around her face from breaking blood vessels. She had pooped and the diaper rash suddenly got much worse. We changed her and she finally calmed down and went back to sleep.</p> <p>I went in at 7:30 and she was happy in her crib. I went to change her and she had pooped again. Cue screaming bloody murder. </p> <p>She couldn't even handle being in the jumperoo for more than 5 minutes before crying.</p> <p>The pediatrician's office message said to call the on call doctor if it's a medical emergency. I don't think this is but I don't know what to do for my poor baby. She's had diaper free time twice so far today. I need to get sensitive diapers. We are using either Nystatin or Desitin Max. Any other ideas? </p>