The D. Rash That Won't Go Away

There is a cloth diaper store in Dallas called Bree's Bums. You might call and ask Bree what she thinks. My friend took cotton fleece and cut it out the shape of the diaper. She put it inbetween the diaper and her daughter. It worked very well. Good Luck.
K.

Go buy some Dr. Smith's Butt Paste in the baby dept. of walgreens, cvs or maybe wal-mart. If not ask the pharmist as they will know. There is one called beaudroux's butt paste also that works well. It is thick and usually just takes a couple of treatments and the rash is gone. AR

I use a product called "Triple Paste". I put in on very liberally, ecspecially before bedtime. It works very quickly and is easy to wipe off. You can find it at Walgreens.

Hi S.,
I have one that has a lot of rash - the thing htat works best for us is either using Eucerin's Aquifer (sp?) if it's a regular type diaper rash or burt's bee's corn starch based powder (or just corn starch!) for a moisture problem (a red shiny rash instead of a bumpy dry rash). The diaper creams never work for us for any length of time - so try these instead! And - it could be an allergy to the inside of the type of aio you are using. Try adding a fleece liner or a disposable liner and see what happens. Fleece is great b/c you can buy a yard and cut it up to fit and it's so cheap. Disposable ones are nice b/c you dont have to wash them. But this would be my first try as far as prevention - and the corn starch or aquifer would be great for problems you need to clear up now. HTH!

I read most of the responses and agree with all of them. I used cloth diapers with all 3 of my kidos. The only one I did not see that help me was air drying the butt. My daughter was the only one with a really bad rash and it was strep. We did the vasoline with malox, and it took several diffrent types of meds to find the right one. If it will not go away, have the Dr. test it. Strep and yeast are treated different. Good luck!

Also, make sure you treat your diapers or it will just come back. If you check out diaperswappers.com there is a great pinned thread on washing :)

She could be allergic to the laundry detergent. or it could be a yeast infection. call your dr. they have a new diaper rash cream just for those types of rashes that you have to get at the pharmacy. it could also be a staph infection.

or you could try putting neosporin on the rash first then desitin ORIGONAL over the neosporin. do this daily and the rash should clear up.

At the feed store you can buy a cream called corona cream, they use it on milk cows teats. It works wonders, I worked in a daycare and we used it, and I used it on my daughter. Its about $10.00 a tube and it goes a long way. Hope this helps.

S., I would also wonder if some of the juices or other dranks she is dranking might be the cause, if you give her juice you might want to put a little water in it so it's not so strong, if your giving any kind of soda pop or things of the nature, you might want to stop, the acid might be a problem. I wouldnt treat anything as something until you know what it is. It could be a yeast infection, but it could be what she is eating or dranking as well.. Good Luck.

I raised 3 girls on cloth diapers, many years ago. Before there was any other kind. If there were they were too expensive. I suggest that you be sure the cloth diapers are rinsed well after laundering. Try using some cornstarch on their little stinkerbottoms. I also used a powder called ZBT. Don't know if it is still available. Might ask the drugest.It was available over the counter then.My girls also developed a rash when I used Johnson & Johnson products. Switched to the ZBT and it cleared up.. No more problems.. Hope this helps. Just be aware of any soaps, creams, etc that you might be using now..Could be allegic reaction to any of those things.I definately would suggest trying using cornstarch after each diaper change..

It's probably a yeast infection. Use over the counter Lotrimin cream twice a day and it should clear up in a few days.

For my kids, it was an indication that their digestive tract was off. Adding some probiotics should help. You can find it in a powder or chewables.

This is from a grandmother of two. If you lather her bottom really good with petroleum jelly, it will provide a "barrier" from the urine/feces...worked on my two children and my two grandchildren. Hope it works for you. Mumsie

i use to use cloth diapers with my son when he was little try deft its very good at cleaning the diapers and if u can line them out side in the sun and let the sun dry . hope this helps u some.your baby could be senitsitive to the washing powders.and u might have to try different softners too i used downy . if u dry them in the dryer try different ones til he seems to wear them without a rash hope this helps E. M

My children are now having there own children. When my daughter was about 8 months old had a horrible diaper rash. She was having problems with her tonsiles. My neighbor told me to soak her butt in Massangella douch. I would have to do that in the kitchen sink. After she sat in the sink for awhile then I would keep her out of a diaper as long as we could. She was a sick little girl buy there wasnt anything that worked better then that. I hope this will help your daughter. It sure did mine. Now for the new diaper rash of today, we use Boudreaux's Butt Paste. It is great.

Try changing your soaps. Also, add 1 cup of white vinegar to your wash loads rinse cycle to rinse all residue from the diapers.

You have so many request that I didn't take the time to read them all so I'm sure this is a duplicate response. But I suspect that it's not a diaper rash but a yeast infection. The doctor will give you a Px to clear it up fast. Good Luck!

My suggestion is to try a different diaper for a while and also try just using plain corn starch from grocery on the bottom when changing diaper. I have had issues with diaper rash in the past and was using Huggies when it first started being a problem. Sometimes the diaper creams just made it worse. I think Huggies has a gel in the diaper that helps absorb liquid. Your baby could be sensitive to it. Try a diaper that is unscented too. Most babies are not sensitive to corn starch and it has worked very well for my son who is 10 months old and has very sensitive skin. Good Luck!

The cloth diaper should not be the problem if they are washed properly. Cloth is actually better. Some diaper rashes require prescription medication. It may not be just an irritation, it could be an infection. See your pediatrician.

This may sound crazy, but it could be something you are feeding her. I have a 20-month year old and have taken care of children for the last year. (All infants). During this time I became aware that when one little boy ate red grapes, he would get diaper rash. My son has only had diaper rash twice and both times I gave him allot of cantaloupe. Since then I have been very aware of what I feed them and the combination of foods I give and the problem has gone away. You may take a look at the diet and see if that is it??

Another solution is ask your dermatologist - they can give you samples of diaper rash cream that you cant get at the store - Its great and works better than anything I've ever used.

Good Luck!

I used cloth with my first, and the doctor advised that I add vinegar when I washed them, in addition to the detergent. I know it sounds strange, but he said it helped neutralize acids in urine or soft stool that sometimes cause diaper rash. I also agree with the person who asked what she is drinking. I know that orange juice would immediately burn my son's skin when he urinated. Also, do you use the liners, that you can get at Babies R Us? THey keep the skin from coming into direct contact with the cloth.

I don't know what others have said, but I found that when her bottom started getting red, it was time to "strip" the diapers. For me that meant using the full amount of detergent recommended for a large load and then rinsing until ALL the detergent was COMPLETELY gone. Sometimes that meant 15 rinses, but it did the trick. Also, every time I wash diapers I make sure that I rinse until my rinse water is completely clear of soap.

Consider the detergent that you are using. When my son was in cloth diapers, and he was a preemie, he never had a rash. I used Dreft, some clorox, no fabric softener, pre-washed and double rinsed.

Hey, I don't know if this will help much, but it worked awesome for me. I cut up potato, as weird as that sounds, and put it in my babies diaper at night, and took it out in the morning, it cleared it right up, the potato neutralizes the acids in the rash, draws it from the skin. Sounds, weird I know, but nothing else worked, and thats what my Mom did for me when I was a baby. Good luck, hope it gets better

Try putting desitin cream on her at every diaper change to protect the skin and that should help--it has for me with my children and grandchildren. Since you are using cloth diapers be sure she isn't allergic to either the soap or fabric softner--try changing brands. A.

S. you goofball (heheheheh)

Try using vasiline on zoe's butt. If this doent work it could be the detergent used for washing the diapers.
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Your daughter may have a yeast infection. This is normal with diaper rash and can happen to boys and girls. It's not a yeast infection like a woman would get, it's more like thrush. The only way to get rid of it for good is to go to the dr. for prescription diaper cream. It may go away without it, but it will keep coming back.
Good luck!

Has your daughter been on antibiotics recently? It may be a yeast infection rash, and over the counter meds will not help it. This is worth a phone call to the doctor if the rash has been going on for quite awhile, especially if it is painful for her.
C. M

Cloth diapers are not always the blame. Your child could have sensitive skin and when wet the acid from the urine can cause a rash. My daughter had that type of skin. The doctor gave me a prescription that had cortizone in it and it cleared up her skin in about a week. I had to use no bleach even after 2 rines she had bright red cheeks and had to put zinc oxide on them. Also if you use a diaper liner that keeps the wetness away from the skin (great for soiled diapers just pick up and flush). Rinse your diapers out before you put them in the pail. When washing your diapers, rinse first without and soap then use the hottest water you can with a baby detergentand proceed as usual. Yes, cloth diapers are a bit more trouble for some but it sure keeps down the trash in the landfill and you have beautifully soft dusting cloths later down the line. I had not heard anyone mention A&D ointment for diaper rash it clears up the skin as well. As others have said, do a trial and error and eliminate some of the causes that affect your child's bottom from their diet. Good luck to you. Do keep us posted.

Hi S.! There are so many variables that could be causing the rash, so I'll throw a few things out there.

It could be that the detergent isn't rinsing out all the way. I like to wash my diapers in dawn dish soap, then do at least 2 rinses to make sure the soap is out. Dawn tends to rinse out completely, so might be less likely to cause rash.

I like to sun my diapers... it kills a lot of germs. Just hang dry in the sun until damp, then throw in the dryer for a few minutes to fluff up and finish drying. This also saves some electricity.

Do you use some microfleece for a "stay dry" feel? I like micro for that use, or wicking fabric. Also, with cloth, it doesn't have that nasty gell stuff to soak up the pee inside, so you will need to change more often. Of course, what person wants to sit around in urine anyway, right?

I hope you find a solution!

Teri

If she seems to be breaking out only when in the cloth diapers, maybe she is allergic or sensitive to whatever they are washed in?

You might try changing the detergent. The same stuff that is okay for clothes on top might cause rash on the bottom if she is the tiniest bit sensitive.

Corona - and not the beer. It comes in a yellow tube or jar with a red lid. Well worth the price and lasts a long time. It acts as a water repellent and is wonderful for diaper rash. I have also used it on burns and cuts. It is actually for cow utters.

Hi S.. How are you drying the diapers? You may want to dry them in the sun the next few times you wash them to kill any bacterial growth that may be in the diapers. The sun is the best way to kill it, bc the dryer wont!

Good luck!

Cloth Diapers are great! My recommendation - Wash them once with your detergent/bleach to get them clean. Then WASH THEM TWICE - NO DETERGENT/BLEACH to be sure they get rinsed out thoroughly. It may be the detergent that is irratating - regardless of the type you use.
Secondly - using cloth diapers requires more changing of diapers at the slightest bit of wettness - this too could be causing the rash. Third - when your at home - don't use the plastic pants that go over cloth diapers - this keeps the moisture in and you want their bottom to stay dry. Also, I used corn starch powder at each changing - it will eliminate the baby's bottom from holding moisture too.

I am 51 years old. My daughter sent me the tree deal and now I am getting these e-mails. I don't usually read them as my babies are now 28 through 35, but I did relate with you on this one. My oldest, now 35, had a terrible diaper rash that I could not get a hold of. The doctor said it was a yeast infection. The yeast spores get into the cloth diapers and are not killed my just laundering. He said I needed to boil the diapers and hang them instead of drying in the dryer. I also had to soak him, the baby, in a blue soak...can't remember the name. I am sure now these days you could just get the cream for yeast infections, like Monostat or the generic brand, and that would work. I Just started using disposable diapers at that point, but if you are determined to use the cloth, you might try the boiling and using a cream for yeast infections. His had spread up his little body. Of course, yours may not be a yeast infection... Anyway, there it is for what it is worth. I hope you get it cleared up soon.

Hi S.,
I had the same problem with my son. The only thing that worked for him was to do a baking soda bath (i use about 1/2 a box in the bath water) then let him air dry. Then I used CALENDULA ointment - it is a natural ointment and you can find at whole foods / central market. With this combo, literally within a few hours and definitely overnight the rash was almost gone. It was like magic for him. And of course no dairy or juice, which you may already know. I do the BRAT diet with him during rash times (banana, rice, apple, toast).
Good luck, I know it's rough!!!!

I don't have experience with cloth diapers, but I do have experience with diaper rashes that won't go away. Every time my daughter had a diaper rash that wouldn't go away, it was a yeast infection. They can get somewhat blistery or just bumpy. To get rid of them you just put the regular monistat cream on the affected areas. I would definately check with their Dr. though. Btw, I don't know what TIA means either. :)

When my son is teething he gets evil rashes so I do 1 cloth then 1 Seventh Generation diaper and if the rash keeps getting bad then I'll do the Seventh Generation for a day and if its getting better then I go back to every other cloth. The best price on the Seventh Generation diapers is amazon.com. And I use Burt's Bees Diaper cream.

Sounds like a yeast infection(rash). You can try Nystatin cream or somthing that directly attacks yeast. Your pediatrician may have to prescribe a cream. It is no big deal and will clear up with the right medication.

I do not use cloth diapers but I highly recommend a diaper rash cream by Arbonne. It is a miracle worker and based on natural ingredients. I swear it works overnight!!! You can see it at ARBONNE.com under Baby products. You have to order it thru a represenative, but I'm sure you can find one near you or if not contact me and I can put you in touch with someone. Also, just something to think about...could it be the detergent you are washing the diapers in?

There is a new prescription diaper rash cream - I use it on my son and it is amazing! Unfortunately, you have to come into the dermatologist to get it......I would be happy to see you and it would be a quick visit.
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I cloth diapered two and took care of children for many years. That rash is problably yeast. That is why the cream you put on is not working. The cream is a barrier against getting chapped not to cure if something does get started. It is just keeping the area covered and moist. which yeast loves. Try some yeast or anti-fungal cream and use powder to keep it dry. Don't forget to keep the area dry by changing often. Sometimes children are so sensitive they do better in paper diapers. So give in and do it.

My daughter would get horrible rashes (pus) we started using boudreaux's butt paste and it cleared her up. it was the only thing that worked!

S.,

A few questions:

1) What does the rash look like? Yeasty rashes look different than other rashes. There is a very distinct line around a yeasty rash where as other rashes are just kind of there.

2) What and how are you washing your diapers? My family has chemical sensitivities so I only use what is called Charlie's Soap. This is a concentrated detergent and it's environmentally friendly. I found this through my midwife but I have seen it on different cloth diapering websites as well.

3) Is is possible that you introduced a new food that could be causing the rash?

Yeast rashes can be hard to get rid of. Alot of times yeast is showing up on the skin or other areas because it's overgrown on the inside. I have battled with Candida yeast since my 5 yod was born and both my boys will get a yeasty rash periodically. I don't use anything over the counter. I also use natural stuff just because of the extra chemicals used in the OTC. I saw that several people mentioned vasoline. Vasoline is derived from petroleum. That means you would be putting gasoline on her skin. Yikes!!! I stopped using this after my 2nd was born when I found that out. The natural diaper creams like Burt's Bees the the Butt Paste (sorry can't remember the exact name) are probably better to use as a barrier. You will want to protect your diapers though. I also use a fleece liner in my diapers because it makes clean up easier (the gross stuff slides right off in the toilet - especially if you use the new sprayers they have for your toilet.) But the liner also protects my diapers from the diaper cream.

If you are dealing with a yeast rash then you want to kill the yeast from the inside out. You will need a good chewable probiotic for that. You can find one in the freezer section at Whole Foods or other health food stores. You will also want to limit sugar and fruits for a little while. Yes, I know, that is really hard to do when that may be all she eats. I often have to let them one go but with my older girls who can get it vaginally even now (they are 5 and 8 1/2) I definitely limit their sugar.

Next you want to kill it topically. I use tea tree oil in home made diaper wipes solution for that. Then I would allow you daughter to run around for about 20-30 minutes without a diaper. Yeast can't thrive in fresh air. The yeast is feeding off the moisture. And that's the next point. You may have to change more often. The fleece liners will wick the moisture away from the skin if you decide to use them. I just went to Joann's and bought some fleece. I cut them about 5-6 inches by 11-12 inches (depends on the child.) Then I just lay one in the middle when I put the diaper on. I use prefolds w/ wraps and 2-in-One pocket diapers. I am diapering a 1 yod and a 3 yod and they are never without the liner.

One finally thing. My youngest had a yeast rash almost right after he was born that I just didn't have the time or energy to fight on my own. I have tried the OTC yeast creams. In my experience they were really worthless. It doesn't do any god to treat yeast topically if you don't treat it inside as well. But since the OTC stuff didn't work I asked my dr for some Nystatin. it's one of the only Rx I keep on hand anymore. I use this for my dds if they start to get vaginal yeast. Again, all this is the from my experience.

If you have anymore questions let me know. I feel like an expert in yeast and Candida because I have battled it for so long in myself and in diapers. If it's not a yeast rash then you are going to want to consider the detergent and other areas. But usually a stubborn rash is a yeast rash. At least that is my experience.

HTH!!

God Bless,

K.

I used cloth diapers when my 3 son's were young. There were no problems at all with diaper rash. I washed their diapers myself. It was so easy to put the little layer inside the diaper. When they pooped, all I had to do was flush the layer!
It was so easy and clean!!

Perhaps your daughter is allergic to the material the cloth from the diaper is made from or from the wipes you use to clean her stinkerbottom.

I'm a mother of five and grandmother of six

This will work...I guarantee it will work. Boric Acid powder and zinc oxide ointment. Get a bottle of boric acid powder and mix a couple of tablespoons of it into a large jar..(large pickle or mayo or whatever you have)
filled with water...mix it up and stuff it with soft paper towels. Use these paper towels instead of wet wipes.After patting the bottom down with the paper towels apply zinc oxide ointment.

You can find boric acid in drug stores and some groceries stores next to the glyerin, hydrogen peroxide, etc.

By the next diaper change you will be amazed and by the next day even more amazed. I have passed this tip on to so many people over the years and people have been so relieved to have happy babies again.

Tell me your wash routine. That could be a factor. Also, what type of AIOs are you using? Re they lined with fleece? Suede cloth??? Some babies have reactions to the linings. What does the rash look like? Is it possibly yeast? (you can google yeast diaper rash and find pics)
I'll check back for your respnses and see if I can offer any insight. Sorry you sweetie is having problems!

1. could be the fabric-fleece and suedecloth are more common to do it. try a different diaper or get doublers of a different material i.e. organic cotton velour or bamboo.

2. could be the detergent. you cant use many detergents for diapers. see here: http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentchoicesata...

3. you also cannot use boudreauxs or other products w/petroluem base in your diapers wothout liners. even then, ive had some soak through. try northern essence diaper salve:
http://www.northernessence.com/catalog.php?category=24

hth!

I don't know if this will help but there is a product called Caldesene powder that I have seen work better than anything I have ever tried. I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 12 and work full time as an IT professional. The last time I resorted to this product was with one of my 2 year old graddaughters. Her mommy is a flight attendant so my husband and I care for her when mommy is away and daddy is working. She had never had anything but a minor diaper rash that cleared up readily with the usual creams. She developed this rash that nothing seemed to be helping so I finally decided to go searching for the Caldesene that I had not used in probably more than 5 years. I found it at CVS or Walgreens. We started pouring it on at each diaper change and could see a difference overnight. We stuck with it till the rash finally went completely away. I know the current recommendations are not to use baby powder and generally I would agree with that but this is not common baby powder or ordinary circumstances. Be generous on the bottom but just be careful when powdering not to allow the baby to breath in the dust.

Usually a persistant rash is a from an overgrowth of yeast. Use over-the-counter yeast infection cream (like monostat). Ask the pharmacist for a recommendation. It will work wonders and it isn't messy like diaper cream. Also try switching diaper brands. There are some that have a gel that when it gets wet it neutralizes the acid from urine. I think it is pampers. I tried switching to cloth diapers once and they made my sons condition worse and were a lot more work and you had to be careful the detergent that you use to wash them in. Good luck.

Hi S.,

She is probably allergic to the detergent you are washing the diapers in. Over 20 years ago I had the same problem with my son. We tried everything and lo and behold it was the detergent! Try switching that and see what happens. Good luck.

B. B.

Hi - I use disposables as well, but my daughter got a diaper rash at 2 weeks old, YES, I know - way too early...it was her milk, she had a BM after each feeding, so, of course, I changed her milk the same day. My doctor told me to soak her lil booty in baking soda and warm water (to dry out) twice a day and use Lotrimin AF after each soak. Her rash went away after a few days, but doctor wanted to me to use for a full two weeks to make sure all the yeast was gone. Also, advised NOT to use diaper wipes after each changing during the rash...actually, use water and their soap. You may know this already, but let her lil booty air out for a few minutes before putting the cloth on. My doctor also told me NO powder EVER, vaseline (of some sort) after each change is preferred. Your daughter may also be allergic to something she's eating/drinking every day. Good luck!

If the rash isn't going away even with overnight application of cream, she may have a yeast infection on the skin. I would recommend taking her in to her pediatrician to check it out. There is a prescription cream to help clear it up if it is yeast. As with any diapering, she needs lots of gentle cleansing with super mild soap (not Johnsons, either Ivory bar soap, Dove bar soap or Aveno) and water in the sink or tub. Try a patting rather than rubbing with a wash cloth and avoid irritating commercial wipes until the rash is clear.

K.
Mom to 3 6, 4 & 3

If the rash is only worse with the cloth diaper, then consider the following:

Depending on which AIO you are using it could be the fabric. If it has a staydry liner (microfleece or suedecloth), your baby could be allergic to the polyester. If the AIO is a natural fabric (cotton, hemp, or bamboo), then you are not changing her often enough because the wetness is sitting against her skin too long.

Detergent residue. Remember to use 1/2 the normal amount and try vinegar in the rinse. If the diaper has a strong smell immediately after it becomes wet, then there is detergent still in the diaper.

Usually it is a detergent issue, but the fabric could be the culprit. If you choose to use creams/powders with the cloth diapers, be sure to use a liner (cloth or disposable) to keep your diapers working. Just make sure the rash isn't an infection. And if there is an infection, be sure to wash your diapers well to prevent reinfection.

Try Boudreau's Butt Paste. You can buy it at WalMart or Tom Thumb. I swore by it when by kids were babies. AND I read that it worked for Brad and Angie's baby Shiloh...!!!

Good luck.

Does the rash look like she was pelted with bb's or a bb gun (kind of like a carpet burn)? The dr. told us with our DD that what I described above is, indeed, a yeast rash.

If so, this is what worked for us (and told for us to do by the dr. that was cheap and effective):
Buy the athelete's foot creme, the one with the active ingredient that starts with "m" (sorry, can't remember the name right now, but it is the same active ingredient that is also in monistat and vagisil-same thing, just a more expensive and runnier option!)

1-after a clean bottom, let air dry until dry!
2-Put a drop or two of liqiud silver and smear (can get at health food stores-it's an anti-fungal)
3-Let dry!
4-smear the above athelete's foot creme like you would a rash cream.
5-add "top coat" of reg. cream or vasoline
6-add powder, corn-startch, etc if desired!

Sounds like a lot of steps, but do it as your baby has a bottle or something and it is no big deal. Do it like 2-3 times a day if rash is real bad.
It is cheap and effective!

Also, goldbond or like powders work well for added help!

Also, feed baby yogurt and cheese with live cultures as this will keep that yeast at bay within the body so it doesn't spread to outside the body through fecees.

Disinfect cloth diapers and rinse WELL as to not irritate skin with disinfectants and detergents!

Hope this helps!

Whenever I've had stubborn rashes, it's usually been a yeast infection. It may not be related to cloth vs. disposable. If it's a yeast infection, my doc always recommended applying some anti-fungal cream (I think Lotrimin AF is what we used), and THEN follow with a thick layer of diaper rash cream. That should help clear it up pretty quickly.

I'm an older Mom who has not had to worry about diapers for 16 years, but found that Dr. Smith's Diaper Cream was the only thing that worked for my fair skinned daughters. It was more expensive than the other stuff, but worked much better. I looked on the web-site to see if they still make it and they do. Back then all they had was the stuff in the 2 ounce pot. It comes in a small container, but you don't have to use as much. It goes on white and makes a protective barrier for the skin. I think it contains Zinc Oxide, but don't really remember. Worth it's weight in Gold. Look on the Web. It looks like it was invented in 1940 something. Sincerely, V.. Let me know if this works for you.

It's not the diapers, it is her age-she is eating a full diet and the result is strong urine and feces. Keep her slathered with Aquaphor or Bag Balm all the time. And instead of baby wipes to clean her up, use a clean washcloth with mild suds-and rinse very well, even if she is just wet. I used cloth from infancy to potty training with two of my kids and it is a bit different-the moisture is right there on their little behinds instead of being pulled away, so you do have to change more frequently. But the good thing is that she is old enough to associate the wetness with urinating and it seems that potty training is easier, so this too shall pass.

I have a 3 year old and when she was little I thought she had a diaper rash and put cream on for over a week and nothing was helping. Come to find out she had a yeast infection. So you might want to get her checked out or just go and get a anti fungus cream. Once I used it it was better within two days. Hope that helps.

I have triplets and we had a bad case of diper rash. The only cream that worked was Triple Paste. Its expensive but it works.

I don't know about cloth diapering, but the first thing I thought of was maybe it is a yeast infection. My son got one when he was little. The doctor said to get Lotrimin AF and use that instead of the diaper rash cream. Another thought, is maybe she is allergic to the laundry detergent. Although she would probably have a reaction in more than just that area? I hope that helps. Have a great day.

J.

What kind of laundry soap are you using? I used cloth diapers with my oldest son as he was allergic to paper. I had to use Dreft soap since he was also allergic to Ivory. The other thing is that you have to check them regularly and change the diaper as soon as they are wet. Paper diapers pull the moisture away from the skin so they can go longer in a wet diaper. Hope this helps!

Are you sure it isn't a yeast infection? Pretty much anywhere that gets damp can get. My oldest drooled so much he had a yeast infection on his neck. It looks like a nasty rash and sometimes has these little bumps.
My daughter started getting yeast infections on her bottom. I couldn't get the stuff out of the cloth diapers, and it was so close to time to look into potty training that I just went to disposable until I could get her cloth training pants. Simple washing won't get the infection out. You might be able to bleach them, but I never seemed to be able to get them all at the same time. I think our doctor's advice was buy all new cloth diapers and he had us mixing some cream with our diaper rash ointment.

Could be a number of things...the cloth, laundry detergent? I use products that are the best of science and nature, so no harsh chemicals/toxins, which means rashes clear up, eczema clears up, etc. You can pm me if you'd like to hear about them!

Good luck to you and your daughter!

Straight corn starch. My daughter use to get them alot. She is so sensitive to eveything. Corn starch was the best thing I used.

Okay I know this may sound kind of odd, but my daughter had what they called a yeast infection when she was a baby and the only way to get it to go away was a specific ointment. It is not exactly the same as a yeast infection that a woman would get it is just the same virus or something. You might have the doctor look at it they can tell just by looking. Hope this helps.

I've never used cloth diapers, but do you use a diaper service or wash them yourself? My only thought would be possibly the detergent or something that's possibly left on the diaper since she doesn't have a problem with Huggies.

Good luck!

My children, now ages 37 and 35, only had "new at the time" disposable diapers when we were on a trip, so they always had cloth diapers. If you are using Desatin for the rash, that usually clears a rash up pretty quick. Changing often helps. You might have a skin reaction to the laundry soap you are using. I would recommend no perfumes in the laundry soap or the use of fabric softeners. Pure Cotton diapers will soften on their own with washings. I used borax in the wash water to help sanitize the diapers. Also her urine might be to strong based on childs diet. If you use a plastic pantie over the diaper, you might be creating a "heat" rash from the urine.

This may sound strange, but sometimes the oldest cures are the best!! The nice thing about this is that it works on almost any kind of irritation rash (diaper, heat, etc.) Simply add vinegar to the bathwater. If you bathe the baby in the kitchen sink, it's about 2 capfuls. In a regular tub, 1/4 cup. (Don't want the baby smelling like a salad!)Got this one from my grandmother!! Hope it helps.

When my daughter was a couple months old she had a really bad rash and the doctor prescribed Bactraban(sp?). I still use it when she gets rashes and it clears up in a day. Good luck!

I've heard that most diaper rashes go away with cloth diapers. BumGenius is an awesome brand and easy to put on like disposables.
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I am pregnant but plan on using BumGenius exclusively. They are the best on the market.

It could be a yeast infection. The pharmamcist can tell you what kind of topical yeast treatment is okay for babies and how often you should put it on. If it isn't that, it shouldn't hurt so it's worth a shot. My daughter had one when she was a baby. It looks like a diaper rash but it won't go away with regular diaper rash ointments. It could also be detergent sensitivity. Try putting vinegar in with your detergent when you wash and double rinse.

I have had the same problem with my daughter. I finally spoke with the Dr about it and he said to use vasiline or desitine stating that they were the best. He asked if she had begun eating anything new and if so to cut it from her diet and that is usually what the case is.
V. C

hi S., my name is V.. I used cloth diapers with my youngest and the things I did were 1.I never used bleach when I washed them 2. I never used fabric softener 3. I put corn starch on his bottom each time I changed him. These things were all recomended by his pediatrician because he has such delicate skin and is prone to rashes and exema. I hope this helps I know it is terrible to see your little one suffer.

Sounds like a yeast infection. Doctor might have to see it first otherwise they might prescribe something over the phone. Maybe even a antifungal cream overthe counter will work. Has he had an antibiotic lately? This could trigger one. Good luck.

I agree with the vinegar bath which is really good to reduce fever. An oatmeal bath is good especially for sunburns and the best natural thing I have found for yeast infections in babies and adults is plain yogurt with live acidolpholus. Most all yogurts have the acidolpholus. Works every time. Spread it over the area (or for adults, the same way as yeast cream) infection gone most times in less than three days.

I use disposables, but I also had a major problem with diaper rash. As the other poster said, you may want to try treating for yeast with Lotrimin AF. We were told to mix Lotrimin AF, Hydrocortisone Cream and Vaseline in a small tub and use that. It worked wonderfully on the yeast infection. It won't hurt if it isn't yeast, so it's worth a try. When he had a regular stubborn diaper rash, I found Burt's Bees Diaper Cream to be the only thing that really worked well. Good luck.

Hi!
I have cd'd both of my kiddos and had wonderful luck with raw silk liners. If there is a rash and you put one of those on at night usually the rash is gone by morning. They work wonders!!! I would definitely check out a different detergent though - some can leave a nasty residue.

you wont believe this and i didnt either but crisco in the can will get rid of the rash, it did my baby when she was a baby put it all over her, and use the white kind..

I bet you are right! Glad you figured it out!

S.

I am mother of three girl. I have that problem before with my second. I try a lot of thing, but nothing work. At last one of her nurse from pedia. told me that try the budpaste and every time you clean her bottem use worm water and use cotton ball. Put a lot of butpaste every time you change his bottom.

She may be having a yeast allergy and not diaper rash ...Yeast is a fungal overgrowth..You can do several things to help: Probiotics (naturally occuring floral and fauna for her system. Antifungal Cream - ask your pedi for this. Yogurt - organic, non-favored is a natural antifungal !
Check the soap you use in the washing machine ! She might be allergic to the soap and a slight amount is irritating the diaper rash already there. I rinsed my cloth diapers in vinegar to reduce the soap residue and make them softer - Good Luck !

M. in Rendon
Mom to 7 (only birthed two)
Ages 22-5
Wife to Craig

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When my children had a rash,i took them a bath before bed, put vasoline on and around the rash, next morning it was always gone. Vasoline always did a much better jod than any cream.

try neosporin thats what i used it worked very well, i hope thats how it is spelled lol good luck!

When my son used to have a bad rash that was hard to get rid of, I would use disposable diapers on him until the rash cleared-up because they keep their little bottoms dryer especially at night. If disposable diapers are not an option, try a sanitary napkin in the cloth diaper and that will help. You just want to keep their bottom as dry as possible until the rash clears.

J.

I had this problem when my daughter would eat tomato products...pizza, ravioli etc. The acid in the tomatoes was too strong for her delicate baby skin. The best thing EVER is called "Bag Balm", it's used to protect the cow's udders in the wintertime. It comes in a square, green tin. Several people recommended this to me, but I was stubborn and didn't try it...until I tried everything else, and my daughter was crying because the rash was so red and painful. It's not expensive and can be found in the pet department of Wal-mart...or any feed store or pet store...sounds silly...BUT IT WORKS! I slathered it on her bottom one night, and by the next morning the majority of the red was gone...a day later the whole rash was well on it way away from my daughter! I've never used anything else, on any of my children. Bag Balm...try it...it works!

BTW...what does TIA mean? Also AIO?

Good luck,

S.

Maybe she is having a reaction to the cloth diapers.. that is what it sounds like to me. i would put diapers on her for a few days and see if the rash goes away..

good luck...
M.

could be a yeast infection

It might be a yeast rash and you may need to take her to the doctor to get a cream specifically for that.

Guess I should have read the responses before I responded! :-)

Hi S.,

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Let me know if I can help you out.
B.

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My kiddos always get diaper rashes I never believed in this until another mom did it (my mother always told me I was just too stubborn to listen) but cornstarch like you make gravy with always works on my babes It might take a couple of days of lots of it but it really works!