Wipes for a Sensitive Tooshie

My son was constantly having diaper rash flair ups, he has very sensitive skin. I even went as far as changing various diaper brands. I use warm water from the sink and a little california baby super sen. body wash, then pat dry with a soft washcloth. Rubbing the tooshie can irritate it more

I also switched to cloth diapers as well. Probably no need for you to go to that extreme, but with my son having food allergies and eczema it was the right choice for me.

rinse out the wipes and just have them damp with just water. as for the rash, use any kind on rash cream you have and add some triple antibotic ointment to it (I used a little plastic cup and mixed them together).

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rinse out the wipes and just have them damp with just water. as for the rash, use any kind on rash cream you have and add some triple antibotic ointment to it (I used a little plastic cup and mixed them together).

hi debbie-
my daughter as really sensitive skin too. I use the lansinoh diaper wipes for breastfed babies- even though she is not taking bottles/formula anymore. she seldom has diaper rash (maybe 1x every 3-4 months). I also found a diaper cream that is awesome!!!! It is German, and I get it at a pharmacy in Logan Square, called Bepentham. It is expensive, but really works. I also use it on her execema, and it clears up in 2 days or less.
Good Luck!!

I use cloth diapers and wipes and my girls never get diaper rash. You can buy cloth wipes from most cloth diapering websites or you can just make your own. I keep a bowl of water on the changing table. Works great.

I had this issue with both of my babies. Use cotton balls and baby oil. Also, pat dry and then apply vaseline, desitin, or butt paste. The reason to pat dry is if it is wet and then you apply the ointment it will lock in the moisture. Hope this helps, I know how painful it is not only for the baby, but for you as well.

I use the Costco wipes- Kirklands brand. They are super thick, unscented, and very soft. They feel like cloth. They do still have the witch hazel or whatever is in wipes. My sister also uses them on her son who has eczema and is always battling diaper rash. He gets diaper rash so bad it bleeds at the drop of a hat. (He has been on and off antibiotics forever also.) And they work great on him too.

Another thing you could do if wipes don't work and you don't want to go with using and washing hankerchiefs (which does work great but can get to be a pain) is rinse out the wipes. I had a full pack of those cosco wipes dry out, and all I did was run water over them before I put them in the wipes warmer. I use the wipes to clean up after meals, and often rinse them and reuse, and they hold up great. So you could open the whole pack and rinse it under water, then you have wipes with very little stuff on them but they are still disposable.

I have 2 kids who have sensitive skin. I tried to go cheep with my second child who is 19monts and go with the Target Brand wipes after using pampers since he was born. There is some chemical in the Target Brand wipes that just burned my son's skin so bad it started to bleed. I quickly, (after using the Target Brand for only 2 days), went out and bought Pampers sensitive wipes again. It cleared up the bleeding and rash in 1 day. I had tried diaper cream but when he started bleeding I stopped and just used the pampers diaper wipes because I didn't want chemicals in his open sores. I told my husband if I ever have the thought of going to save money by using a store brand to remind me of the nightmare of the screaming and bleeding from the wipes.

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I agree with the cloth diapers - my son never has a rash and I don't use any baby balm. Disposables have a TON of chemicals, some of which are banned in other countries! I also just use washcloths that I wet as wipes . My company, My Mamma's Milk, has a deal right now:

25 one-sized pocket style diapers called Air Biscuit (each fits a child from 8 to 38 lbs)
1 Extra large wet bag to store the soiled diapers
1 diaper sprayer that hooks to your toilet
1 bag of Rockin'Green detergent
all for $475 (no tax because you are out of state and shipping is FREE).

The set will save your roughly $1200 in disposables. You can use them again for the next child or sell them. Huge money saver, great for baby and the environment!

Here is the link: http://www.mymammasmilk.com/AirBiscuitAIO.html

If cloth diapers are not your thing (and they are crazy easy to use!), Northern Essence has a wipes SOLUTION that you just use on a washcloth (Foaming Wipes Solution): http://www.northernessence.com/catalog.php?page=3&cat...

You can use regular wipes but rinse them out with water before you use them. That is what we did when our kids had diaper rash and it really helped. That way they are still convenient enough to throw away too.

For my newborn, I used baby washcloths and plain warm water. I know it sounds yucky, but its just baby poop.
I would get a small plastic container (I had one from the hospital) that was just for this purpose, put some warm water in it, and get 2-3 washcloths. After removing the diaper, I would get the cloth wet and wring it out. Wipe the baby. Use another one if you need to. I would then rinse them out in the bathtub under the running water. I did this for about 3 months. You're already doing laundry almost every day, just add these to it.
The wipes I use are Huggies Natural care unscented. I find that the Pampers wipes are slimey and the Target brand are thin.

Hi there
My Daughter has exzema and very sensitive skin, you can buy any wipes just rinse them really well and use warm water then it's also not cold on their tooshie.
Good luck
V.

Pampers sensitive wipes are really good. You could also just soak a roll of soft papertowels in water, put in a plastic bag and use those. You can't get more sensitive than water and it would be less expensive. Buy the papertowels that tear off in the shorter sections.

Since you are dealing with a tiny tush, I would simply use warm water and those round cotton cosmetic pads. My 16 month old recently had the world's worst diaper rash from antbiotid diharhea and the only thing that helped (we were using tons of desiring/frequent diaper changes/air time) was a soak in a warm tubby with baking soda added every evening. I read this remedy after doing a google search when the rash was getting worse and not better. Good luck!!

I know you will being going back to the dr soon, so make sure that you talk with your dr about this. Not sure if you are breastfeeding or using fornula, but there could be an issue with that. If not, you might want to try the every wipe, buy the travel size, some times in the travel section they have even smaller amount of wipes, like twenty in a package for around a $1. I would try all the unscented and sensitive wipes. For a few weeks I would use the cotton wips, like makeup remover pads, and water. I was a nanny for twenty years, and I have found that if you switch diapers and wipes it really helps cutting down on the diaper rashes, instead of just using one brand all the time. The other thing is some kids are just have very sensitive skin and it just sucks because not all diaper companies make wipes to help. I would mention it to your dr thought, just to make sure it is not something else.

Good luck!

It might be the diaper causing it. My daughter was fine in Pampers and broke out every time I went to Huggies. (and my boys were fine in the cheapest diaper I could find)

My son had severe diaper rash and it turned out he was allergic to his formula. You might try switching to Sensitive formula. Once we switched, his diaper rash was gone the next day.

I use cloth wipes and a very gentle solution that I make my self using a concentrate purchased from cloth diapering sites and simple witch hazel. Cloth wipes can be used over and over. And like Heather B said they can be used over and over-huge savings potential. They get washed with literally a tablespoon of detergent like Arm & Hammer Free & Clear. So there isn't anything left behind to irritate baby's skin.

If you little one is having so many issue with the diapers you might consider going cloth. The savings are tremendous and you can use them for baby #3 or sell them! There is a lot of info on cloth and if you are interested I can break some of it down for you as I learned so much when I decided to cloth diaper baby #2. One of the best decisions I made. Huge money saver and better for her. And she started potty training at 17 months! Just send me a message and I'd be happy to help!

Hi I had exactly the same problem when my children were little, so I made my own:
What You Need:
Round plastic container (Rubbermaid #6 or #9 works well)
Thick, strong roll of white paper towels
Sharp knife to cut paper towel roll in half
2 cups water that has been boiled and cooled to room temperature
2 Tablespoons baby shampoo or baby wash
1 Tablespoon baby oil
1.Cut the roll of paper towels in half with a knife and remove the inner cardboard core.
2.Mix liquid ingredients in container.
3.Place the paper towels in the container with the cut side facing downward.
4.Secure lid tightly and allow to sit until all liquid is absorbed into the paper towels.
5.Turn the container upside-down and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
6.Open container and 'start' the roll by pulling a towel from the inside of the roll.
7.Wipes are now ready to use.
Tips:
1.These also make a great gift for new parents. You can decorate or personalize the container and, of course, be sure to include a copy of the recipe.
2.Save the other half of the roll for use next time you make wipes.
3.Make sure the container is closed tightly after each use to prevent drying out.
Note: for the container I used an empty baby wipes container, one with the press down opening, if you haven't got one, ask a friend.
Good luck and hope this works for you.

Poor little baby! It's always sad when they have such bad diaper rash :(
In that situation, I've always found that the best thing to do is use a warm wet washcloth to clean baby (no wipes), then use another cloth to pat him dry (or let him air-dry), apply diaper rash cream (Balmex was best for my baby), and then powder over that (sensitive type or plain cornstarch). The powder over the cream makes a bit of a "paste" that you have to wipe off the next time, but it actually makes the cream stay on and do its job, rather than come off when he pees again. This system always worked like a charm on every baby I used it on! Hope this helps!

My youngest had the same issue as a baby. Through process of elimination we found out she reacted to the Aloe Vera in the wipes. Jewel made a brand of "Newborn" wipes that did not contain Aloe. May not be the circumstance but you sound like I was at that point - ready to try just about anything:-)

I'd recommend using some cloth wipes with a diaper wash applied to it. Some crafty moms make their own wipes and washes, but I was never that good! I used California Baby Diaper Wash and some cloth wipes I purchased from Be By Baby, but you can buy any of this stuff online.

http://www.californiababy.com/diaper-care.html
http://www.kellyscloset.com/Cloth-Wipes-Accessories_c_810...

My son was allergic to something in the disposible diapers. His skin would blister and peel off onto the diapers. I switched to cloth diapers when he was six weeks old, and he has never had another diaper rash since. The All in One (AIO) cloth diapers are just as easy to use as disposibles. Also, he is 20 months old and uses the potty about 50% of the time on his own. I think it is because he is aware of being wet in the cloth diapers.

If your newborn is ok with toilet paper, then just some really, really soft paper towels and warm water should be fine. When I left the hospital, the nurses recommended just using cotton and warm water. Babes don't need soap yet. My son had horrible diaper rash and we even used cloth diapers!

Best thing is to use simple fresh water- wash tooshie as frequently as possible. Use wipes only in exigencies. Have u tried using White Petroleum Jelly at every change- it forms the best protective layer. Try using it !

My 4 year old uses wipes in the bathroom still and asks for the Pampers sensitive wipes and Huggies have been no problem either. My 1 year old hasn't made a peference clear yet. When either of them have had a really bad rash I switched to soft paper towels and plain water until it healed. A few friends have used handkerchiefs in water and washed them. Wash cloths would probably work the same. Also there are some chlorine free disposable diapers available if the disposable diaper is the problem. I don't know if Target has them but Babies R Us does.

We had the same problem with my son. We tried different kinds of sensitive wipes and he kept getting diaper rash. Our doctor recommended using very soft paper towels (I believe they were Bounty extra soft) and water. This worked well for my son and they don't fall apart as easily as toilet paper does. Good luck!

Warm water and Soap, My daughter was extra sensitive....I took an empty wet wipe container or bowl put warm water into it and a few drops of baby soap. I used a baby wash cloth or soft papertowels. Extra diaper cream and it was better by the next day. Then use the wipes when out of the house.

Not the easiest solution, but I had the same problem with my little girl. We used flannel washable wipes and warm water. I had a "wet bag" that I used during the day to put the icky wipes in and at the end of the day I would wash the wipes and get them ready for the next day. We did this for the first year or so and were then able to switch to Pampers sensitive. I ended up with about 20 wipes that were good quality. Just a suggestion :)

Just use wash cloths that you wet down with warm water. Put them in a pail and wash them later. It's the way to be more "cloth friendly." We did cloth diapers, but regular wipes. I also know of someone who had to change completely to cloth due to her son's extreme reactions to wipes as well. He's fine now.

Get the chmical free kinds.... Not available at Target in the diaper area. Tots R Us/ Babies R Us as well as Publix sell the Seventh Generation brand of chlorine free wipes. TRU/BRU sells the other brand of chlorine free too (earths best). The other option is just to use washcloths, baby wipes are a modern convenience that unfortunately contain rediculous amounts of chemicals not really good for baby skin.

Have you switched to chlorine free diapers? Those brands are available at those stores as well as cheaper on Amazon in cases. Another even better option would be to switch to cloth until the problem is under control... Or maybe longer if your little one is just too sensitive for disposable. Most people never realized or ever really knew how many chemicals, toxins and irritants are in regular disposable diapers. It's really amazing that it's become commonplace to expose our kids to so much and since most don't react, we believe it's ok. Ack!

Although cloth may take an initial investment, you will then have them to use over and over. The new kinds are super super easy to use, even fir Dad! and won't have chemicals since they are washed with very little cleaners (super gentle natural laundry soap recommended) and no bleaches or other yuck! You can get them easily online and there is a local cloth diapering group that meets to share info xnd check out the types. Email me if you want more info.... I'll be cloth diapering my 3rd soon and we do chlorine free disposables for going out of the house, cloth at home.

I had the same problem with my second son. I switched to Lansinoh wipes when he was a newborn. They are usually in the aisle with the breastfeeding supplies (in a purple package) not with the regular wipes. I found them at Target, but I'm sure they are available at other stores that carry baby items. They are a little more expensive than the regular wipes but they worked well for us and were definately worth the money.

Try Viva paper towels and warm water. The Viva's are really soft and don't leave any residue. There are also no chemicals in them.
Good Luck

Had this problem with my daughter (now 2.5). Try to avoid using wipes at all, in favor of cotton cloths with water, pat or air dry, use vasaline, aquaphor or buttpaste. If you HAVE to use wipes, I HIGHLY suggest the Pampers Sensitive Fragrance Free Newborn ones. Only the Pampers ones -- they are supersoft and did not irritate her at all. We tried all kinds and always came back to them. If the diaper rash gets very very bad or blisters, consider having the pediatrician check it out --my daughter needed burn cream Sylvadine (sp?) and also a few times ended up with diaper rash yeast infections. My son (15 months her junior) no problems at all -- each kiddo is different, I know .... Best of luck!

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Many moms that I know who prefer using natural solutions say you can use paper towels with olive oil to clean a poopy bottom, very moisturizing. If it ends up being more moisture than your child needs you can instead (or to follow-up) use paper toweling in a water and witch hazel solution. I don't have the ratio of water to witch hazel, but I am sure some mom out there has tried this. I know I have seen online moms descibing how they used a tupperware container to presoak the towels in the witch hazel. I don't think presoaking in the oil would be a good idea.
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We had the same problem--still do when our son is teething, sick or trying new foods. I agree with the many posters who recommended Pampers sensitive wipes. We were also able to use another Pampers kind that was a bit cheaper (i think it was called unscented aloe?), but did not have luck with Target, Huggies, Babies R US or other brands. We tried a lot! Honestly, our combo that works is Pampers or Luvs diapers, Pampers wipes, and Bourdeaux butt paste. We've had trouble when we mess with this--who knew it was so difficult with sensitive skin! As other posters wrote, we do rinse the wipes out with water when he starts to get a bit of rash and then let him dry very well each change. Hasn't had a bad rash since and the little ones clear up quick.

Lansinoh makes a wipe for breast feed babies that protects it from the many dirty diapers they have, might try those.

D. is your little one on antibotics? Little ones that are prone to ear infections and have to be on antibotics get horrible rashes because it kills off the good bugs that give their stools form. Have you tried changing diapers? Some of those diapers have jellylike beads in them that soak up urine and some kids develope an allergic reaction to them. My little ones could only wear Huggies. It's worth a try. And only use unscented baby wipes.

I didn't read the responses, but whenever my son has a diaper rash I use cotton squares (like cotton balls but larger) and some warm water and cleanse his diaper area that way. I also fan his booty with a clean diaper before putting it on so it's very dry and put some diaper cream on. I use Aveeno diaper cream. Good luck!

S.

We have great luck with the Whole Foods brand of wipes called 365 or the Seventh Generation wipes (also sold at Whole Foods) for our son's sensitive bottom. We usually choose the 365 brand, however, because it's a bargain. Good luck!

The only wipes that never caused problems with both my kids were Seventh Generation. You can find them at Babies R Us. Good luck!

Consider cloth wipes.

www.diaperdaisy.com is a local seller of both cloth diapers and wipes.

I can also make some for you (contact me through mamasource).

I used water and a little lavender oil, but eventually switched just water.

I wash them with diapers, but you could wash them in their own load. I recommend about 80 of them or more. I washed them in normal detergent with a little Bac-Out (in the natural foods area of Jewel) or bleach.

Think about--you'll save money in the long run. How much did you spend on wipes for your daughter.

I have always used the unscented plain wipes. My daughter used to throw up to every type of smell! You can find some of the soft baby washclothes and get them wet and use them. You can also find some soft paper towels, and tear them up and add some water to them and keep them in a wipes container for future use. You can add a couple drops of baby wash in there too to help wash off. When my daughter would have diaper rash really bad, I would find the softest washclothes on hand. I could even throw one in a ziplock baggy to use when we were out, then just stick it back in there when we were done...wash it when I got home.

Sorry about the diaper rash. I use Pampers sensitive skin and have been happy with them. Currently my little guy also has diaper rash. What I have found that helps significantly is rinsing his bottom in the sink with warm water and dry his bottom with a soft burp cloth. Also bath every two days. Along with a barrier cream, you have that covered.