Silly question here from a first time mom, but does anyone see any problems with using butt paste on my LO's neck? She is 10 weeks old and FF and seems to have done a good job at hiding some tasty milk bits in her chubby neck folds. We've been really trying to clean this area well at bathtime and after feedings but yet I will go back an hour later and find gross cheese curds in her folds. This moisture has seemed to cause a red irritation almost like chaffing or diaper rash. So, it seems like butt paste would be a natural way to help soothe the area. Does anyone else use butt paste here? Any other suggestions? It doesn't seem to be bothering her but looks quite red and I don't want it to become painful.
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Not a silly question, my DD had the same thing. I don't think I'd use Butt Paste because it has chemicals in it I wouldn't want so close to my baby's face, but something more natural does help with the chafing. We used Honest Healing Balm, but I bet plain old coconut oil would do the trick.
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@MRSHONEYBEAR: our pediatrician said to use diaper rash cream. We used Desitin.
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If you're looking for something more natural, I'm in love with Motherlove (all-natural) products, and they have a diaper rash/thrush cream. I never used it anywhere other than on her tush and my boobs, but it should work wonders on your little one's neck!
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@MRSHONEYBEAR: I used our diaper rash cream (mother love brand) on those neck folds. Not a stupid question!
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@MRSHONEYBEAR: We definitely had the same problem with DD's neck - for a long time (she is a chubby little thing!). We really liked Angel Baby Bottom Balm, which not only is great for diaper rash, but also works wonders on little scrapes, etc. Smells great, too!
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my LO ended up with a yeast infection in his neck creases from heavy drooling. we needed nystatin cream to clear it up. it was BRIGHT red. the doc said extra tummy time would help. if baby holds head up better that area gets more air. i ended up using dribble bibs most of the time too to reduce moisture in that area.
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Our ped told us to use diaper rash cream, and it clears it up pretty quickly, but if we go a few days without it, the rash comes back.
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I used coconut oil on my LO. Her neck was so chunky there were so many little folds where milk and drool could get trapped. I would wipe it with a warm wash cloth in the AM and right before bed. If it was red coconut oil would clear up any irritation in a day or so. I just buy the stuff at trader how's for $5.99.
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Thanks for the tips, all! We tried Bourdeaux's Butt Paste since it's what we had on hand and it cleared it right up. I like the idea of using something all natural (though Bourdeax's seems pretty friendly) think I'll pick up some Motherlove/Honest/Angel Baby next time we're at Whole Foods.
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