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How to get rid of a diaper rash?

My daughter has a diaper rash for the first time...any quick fixes?

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1. try sudocream
2. Desitin and air!
3. let em run around naked!! Then put a bunch of cream on!
4. - Diapers should be changed frequently. - The skin around the diaper area should be gently cleansed at every diaper change with warm water and patted dry. - The use of a skin protectant may be needed. These products help create a barrier between the skin and the irritant. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - A pediatrician may prescribe an antibiotic or anti-fungal cream for more severe cases. - The use of boric acid, corn starch or talc should be avoided.
5. VIAGRA CREAM.. ITHINK I DONT KNOW IM ONLY 8
6. get rid of the diaper.
7. monistat. Really. doc reccomended it with my oldest. It was funny to leave her at church in the nursery though and tell them to use it on her. Funnier still when I used it for my son. :)
8. A and D ointment or cornstarch
9. Balmex,A n D ointment,Shay butter,liquid vitamin E.If your using powder on her down there stop that also becuz it will cause her to get a yeast infection.
10. zinc
11. Desitin worked on my kids really well.
12. water.air.i use balmex protective ointment.u can use it daily or when a rash appears.i used it once cuz it was the closest and the next day the rash was gone.omg its the best thing ive ever tried!!!
13. this is an OLD remedy that is gonna sound wierd but i promise it worked for EVERY baby in my family for the last 5 generations and probably longer! brown some AP (all purpose) flour in a clean (duh) skillet/pan and apply it like you would baby powder....ps the process of actually browning the flour smells wierd, but dont get freaked out
14. Put about 1/4-1/2 cup baking soda in baby's bath. Make sure to soak the tushy for at least 5 or 10 minutes. Pat dry. Use Balmex if needed. If rash is horrible, call your doctor and ask for Lotrisone. But try baking soda first.
15. the best diaper rash medicine i have found to be the most effective is the dollar general store brand plus changing diapers regularly and wiping them off before giving them a bath cause think about this when you sit them in a tub of water the pee pee on their bodies get into the water and therefore you are washing them with nasty water try cleaning with a baby wipe before washing them and this came from my peditrican
16. Whenever possible, leave her bare - nature is a great healer.....
17. Let her air out a little between diaper changes. Desitin or A&D ointment are good ones to start with. Some rashes are caused by a yeast, so if there is no improvement in a few days, call the doctor.
18. have u tried bag balm,thats the only thing that worked on both my children,unless it turns into a yeast infection then try nystatin cream
19. Penaten works good or a hydrocortisone cream 1%
20. I use Palmers Cocoa Butter diaper rash cream. It really works for my daughter and it keeps the rash away
21. You can try Balmex and also let the baby air out by taking the diaper off as much as possible. BUT just remember to put something up under him/her while he/she is airing out or you just might get a surprise. Good Luck! And if all else fails you can always go the the doctor and see what he/she recommends.
22. Lotrimin...the stuff for athlete's foot. Seriously! My daughter, when she started teething, had the diarrhea for 11 days straight. This was the only stuff that worked on her little sore butt! Also, stay away from baby wipes right now as it's going to make the rash worse. If you need to wipe, either wet a soft paper towel, like Viva, or use a washcloth.
23. brown some flour . i swear it works. and withing the day u can tell it works. my grandma taught us this trick
24. Tripple anti biotic cream. that is what i used for my son and it cleared it up within a few days.
25. My son used to get BAD diaper rashes (like bleeding sores, OUCH).. We mixed equal parts desitin, cornstarch and liquid mylanta.. it's GOOPY but it's a MIRACLE cure! On the ONE occasion where it didn't help clear things up immediately, I called the ped's office! Good luck!
26. Air helps really well so if you have a young child get some doggy mats (you know the ones house dogs use the restroom on) and lay her naked on it for a while and if she pies it won't get every where. I also used Vaseline mostly but diaper rash cream works too!
27. when she is napping get a water proof pad that hold the water away from baby with out letting it go to the mattress (babies-r-us or wal-mart) let her nap with out anything on her butt and at every dipper change use Vaseline
28. Calmoseptine...best diaper rash on the market. Like many others out there, it's in a zinc oxide base, but this also has calamine and menthol in it. When my boys' get diaper rash (the painful kind where they scream and scream while I'm cleaning them off) they're INSTANTLY quiet when I put the Calmoseptine on them. I think it must be soothing to them. It also cures them almost over night. You can find it at your local pharmacy or grocery store...they don't keep it on the shelves though. Even though it's not prescription, they keep it behind the counter. A large tube of it is about $5.50 in my area (Georgia) but it's extremely thick and just takes a small amount. It's nice because it doesn't rub off between diaper changes. If they don't have that, ask for Triple Paste. That's a close second.
29. the only quick fix that has worked for my daughter is: don't use a baby wipe to wipe her. the baby wipes irritate it even more. get a wet washcloth and but a tad of soap on it. not a lot. squeeze most of the water out. and wipe your baby's diaper area. if it's a BM then wipe clean with wet paper towels first. then put a thick layer of balmex (or any kind of butt paste) on the affected area. *but, balmex works great for me. it should start getting better with every diaper change. and should totally disappear by the second or third day, depending on how bad it is. as soon as i see redness, i do that. and it's gone within the next diaper change or by the end of the day. and if you don't give your baby a bath everyday, at least wash her privates everyday, that should also reduce the chances of having a diaper rash.
30. Always worked for me Dr. Smith's Ointment...It's in a white tub with blue letters and last a long time....Only need to put a thin layer over the rash....Runs about 4-6 bucks but worth it as it lasts long. And works evry quik You can pick this up at any Walgreens, CVS or Excerds....
31. diaper rash cream, air, nice warm bath, baby powder
32. let her go naked as much as possable (even if you just lay her down with a towel under her bum)
33. Let her go bare bottom for as long as possible, don't use wipes, for now, a wet wash cloth or paper towel is better. then Balmex is great. Not Desitin!!!
34. Balmex clears it up really quick.
35. Balmex Its Get Rid Of Rash N Hours..It Works Great!!
36. Boudreax's Buttpaste is the beast - it's a favorite down here in the gulf coast. Actually, any thick ointment will work. It provides a barrier to protect the skin and allow healing. Bourdreax's, Desitin or A&D ointment are good. I would avoid cornstarch, however - it will dry out the skin and cause more irritation. There may be a chance that it's actually a yeast infection - Candida dermatitis. It's very common in babies, and it's the same yeast that causes thrush in babies and yeast infections in women. If you are using the ointments and it doesn't improve, I would take her to the pediatrician to be evaluated
37. try zinc oxide ointment..it worked on my daughter when she came home from the hospital with a rash it cleared it up in a couple of days