How do you deal with nappy rash?

If the area looks like the poor thing was burned, he might have a yeast infection. My youngest had one when she was a baby, and none of the creams the doctor prescribed worked, just made it look worse. She physically looked burnt really bad, but it didn't bother her. So I tried baby powder with aloe after each change and in a few days it went away. I took the cream that the doctor prescribed and threw it in the trash. Your friend can try baby powder with aloe on his bum to help clear up the rash. She has to make sure his bum is dry before putting it on him. He might also be allergic to the diapers he's wearing, maybe the mom can change brand of diapers and see if there is any changes. That doesn't mean to stop using the baby powder with aloe, it helps with chaffing.

I'm not a mother but I have seen how this happens and what is effective. You can advise your friend to use Drapolene Cream on the affected part every after diaper change.

If the rash is very red with white looking bumps, it is not from a wet diaper, it is a yeast infection. There are things that the peditrician can give for this. Also do not use regular talcom powder, the perfumes in it will make the rash worse. Use plain old corn startch, you just dust it on, just like powder. They do need to take him and have him checked for the yeast though, or this will continue, and he will be miserable all the time.

Changing the nappy regularly is always the best way to avoid a rash, though even then some little bottoms are super sensitive and prone to rash. There are a range of creams available but you may need a professional look at the rash to prescribe the correct cream. For more info see this article http://parenting.youk.uk.com/bm/babies/dealing-with-nappy-rash.shtml

A good nappy rash cream will help to soothe it, there are lots of good ones about now. My children all used to get nappy rash from time to time, its not just leaving them in a soiled nappy too long, although that doesnt help. But they sweat a lot down there because its getting no air, what I used to do with mine was just leave them out of their nappies for a couple of hours every day just so their skin could breathe. They loved it too.

Hi, I just read your question about nappy rash. When my children were in diapers I changed their diapers as often as I could, washed their diaper area gently each time, and used an over the counter product called Desitin, which cleared up any redness or irritation that occured. That kept them clean and happy. hope this helps. bcmarkets

Hi cydzzj, My daughter always seemed to have a diaper rash and I was always changing her as soon as she was wet. I see that the creams have been suggested and also powder but no one has suggested baby powder with cornstarch. The cornstarch will pull the extra moisture out that may be causing the rash. I also noticed that she uses cloth diapers, the soap used to clean the diaper may be causing the rash as well. My husband used to get rashes from the detergent, I switched to frangrence free and put the whites thru an extra rince, and no more rashes. My daugter still gets rashes ocasionally when she takes a bubble bath so make sure that the area is clean of any soap residue I know its hard with such a small baby but after soaping up in the bath just extra rinse to make sure no soap residue is left behind. Best of luck and let us know if anything has helped.

I use a product called "Chickweed Healing Salve" for nappy rash, cuts, insect bites, and most any skin irritation. It is all natural, no preservatives, no chemicals and best of all it works. It is made with natural herbs, olive oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, and beeswax. It moisturizes and protects. You can find it here: www.oleandlenas.us/herbal.html It is great for sensitive skin too.

I understand what you are going through. I went through several different products before I turned to my mom (the wisest person I know)and she shocked me with her response. Try LANACANE----I have a boy and went through the exact same problem. Within two days of using it with every diaper change there was SIGNIFICANT improvement in the rash. I will swear by this method and even used it on my daughter. Good Luck and if it works pass it on

my nephew had a diaper rash before. what we used to treat it was just some powder and some petroleum jelly. he was so irritated that he had a hard time sleeping. he was obviously uneasy. when changing, we put some petroleum jelly on the rash area. it healed right away. we still do the same even if he doesnt have a rash anymore just to make sure he doesn't get it again.

I see Desitin cream has already been mentioned - that is very good. Also try A+D brand cream. There are 2 types of creams, one that is yellowish and transparent, looks and feels like Vaseline, and that is good for preveting the rash. The other is white and has zinc oxide in it which helps heal the area as well as protect. Yes, changing the diaper (er- nappy?) all the time is the best way to prevent the rash. But sometimes they still get the rash even with frequent changes. If he seems to get it alot, use the preventative cream with every changing. If he still seems to get the rash. Watch what he drinks. Stay away from juices especially acidic ones like Orange Juice, or any other flavored drinks with Citric acid. Too much acidity in the drink can cause higher levels of acid in his urine which can create the rash on sensitive baby skin. -Tink

It's nearly one week past. How about the poor boy now. Does he get well now? You need tell his parents be carefully from now on. Don't let it happen again! I remembered my child never been affected by nappy rash.