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by ALLIE_WMS02 on July 28th, 2008

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What is a cure for baby yeast diaper rash? how do i know if that is what is wrong? the diaper rash has been there for a week and a half and i put desitin on it every change..

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  • by impark on November 29th, 2008

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    If the rash has not cleared up with a week and a half of care then it is time to see the doctor. It sounds like it may likely be a yeasty rash so an antifungal ointment will most likely be prescribed by the pediatrician. Yeast thrives in dark, warm spots, so make sure that your baby's bottom is getting plenty of air time. Use only water or a solution of 1 cup water and 2 tablespoon vinegar with on cotton balls to clean the baby at each change.

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  • by Grammy Robin on November 29th, 2008

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    Well first, are you sure it is a yeast diaper rash? http://www.webmd.com/baby/babys-diaper-rash
    If so this is from WebMD:
    http://firstaid.webmd.com/yeast_infection_diaper_rash_treatment_firstaid.htm
    If is is diaper rash:
    http://children.webmd.com/guide/diaper-rash

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  • by Emikat_is_in_LOCLAB on November 29th, 2008

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    If it is yeast you need to get that little tushie out in the air and sun lots! Also dont use chemical laden wipes use plain old water and If you don't think thats enough you can add a little vinegar to the water. A doctor should be consulted antifungal creams can be bought over the counter but only use it with the advice of a professional. I use plain old food grade cornstarch on my girls and never get rashes (only used at night for long wear diapers) Desitine has chemicals too unfortunately that may irritate broken skin. How old is the baby? Have you changed diaper brands or wipes or soap?

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  • by katie7576 on November 29th, 2008

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    try Triple Paste..works alot bettet than desitin..nothing else worked on my son but triple paste, it's expensive but well worth it

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  • by KayJ on November 29th, 2008

    KayJ

    Aloe Vera works great for this. I bought a spray on used this along with cornstarch on all 3 of my children.

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  • by the Otter on July 28th, 2008

    the Otter

    Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. Buy it. Use it. You WILL NOT be sorry.

    (Desitin has never worked for either of our kids.)

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  • by ALLIE_WMS02 on November 29th, 2008

    ALLIE_WMS02

    THANKS SO MUCH. THE RASH HAS BEEN GONE FOR MONTHS. I TRIED EVERYTHING AND ALSO WHAT THE DR TOLD ME (ANTI FUNGAL CREAMS, ETC) AND NOTHING WORKED. I BOUGHT BOUDREAUX BUTTPASTE ONE TIME AND IT WAS GONE!!!!!!!!!! GREAT PRODUCT. NICE SMELL ALSO.. AND PLUS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BURN LIKE DESITIN.

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  • by Yarnlady is happy every day on November 29th, 2008

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    What I had to do was change the baby every hour, without fail, and completely wash the diaper area with clear water and soft wash cloth. No more plastic diapers, or wipies, only soft cotton diapers and wash cloth.

    It took several days to clear up. I coated the area with zinc oxide ointment.

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  • by Ali on November 29th, 2008

    Ali

    It's been a while since my kids were that young but when they had a yeast infection it usually took an antifungle ointment to clear it up.

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  • by alyse d on November 29th, 2008

    alyse d

    call your child's doctor you need a rx fer this over the counter medications will only make it worse

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  • by 40ishVoiceofReason on November 29th, 2008

    40ishVoiceofReason

    My kid was allergic to the diapers I was using. Once I changed brands, consulted a Dr. to get the meds to clear it up - it never happened again.

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  • by clothdiaper on June 28th, 2010

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    this is a big question how to secure your baby bottoms because the skin of baby is very sensitive you need to protect the skin of baby . you can also use http://www.clothbottom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one size diapers ..thanks..................

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