Bad Diapers??

My pediatrician said that kids get diarrhea or loose stools during teething because of all the extra saliva they're producing. If they swallow enough, it can slightly alter the pH in their gut and cause changes in BMs. If he doesn't have any other symptoms, teething is probably the cause. Just make sure he stays hydrated and monitor him for other symptoms. I wouldn't take him to the doctor unless the diarrhea persists for several days, he develops other symptoms (persistent fever) or he gets dehydrated. (ADD) It also could be a virus. There's nothing the doctor can do for this, so I'd offer the same advice as i did for teething. But that's just me...I try not to go the the pediatrician for every little thing. you know your son, and if you feel like he needs to be seen by a doctor, then follow your gut and take him in (make an appointment; this isn't an urgent care situation).

If keeping his bottom dry and using regular diaper paste isn't working for his rash, it might be a yeast. This is the really red, kind of raised rash with clear borders. For that, I use generic athletes foot cream ( clotrimazole). Apply it 3 times a day and put the regular diaper paste over it. I usually see improvement within 24 hours, but you should continue for at least 3 days to make sure it's completely cured.

ADD: diarrhea from a virus can last well over a week, so don't be overly concerned if this continues for a while. It takes the GI tract some time to heal from the inflammation, and then the pH and healthy 'bugs' in the gut need time to readjust.

Yep, the teething could have something to do with it if that is really the only change and no sign of illness. My son was the same way. As far as diaper rash, treat if you can with diaper cream but every now and then we had to get something prescription strength from the pediatrician.

Teething for sure .... Our little guy gets the same way. It's probably not just regular old diaper rash either, probably a yeast infection. Our ped said to use Monistat on the rash. Cleared it right up. We've even used the generic from CVS.

he may have a virus. or it could be from the teething. just ride it out and it will be over soon. stay on top of diaper changing and let him soak in an oatmeal bath to soothe his bottom. then use cream on it too.

Teething and diaper rash go hand-in-hand. Totally normal.

Protect his bottom with some A&D cream. Give him a bath every night until it has cleared up. Use unscented baby wipes to clean up his mess, and then a warm, soft wet washcloth to wipe the bare skin. Dry with paper towels before putting new ointment on and putting on a new diaper.