I use california baby calming diaper rash cream. brilliant! it works with one application. I put it on after a tub and the next morning its gone. voila! and it smells good.

the BEST solution for diaper rash? cloth diapers!!!

-1 tube Desitin
-1 tube Lortamin
-1 tube Cortaid
(and dr. said Malox, but I didn’t use it because it makes the mixture too runny, and Jake won’t lie still long enough for it to dry)

Good luck!

Our GI’s office recommended whipping up a batch of what they call “Magic Butt Cream” (seriously – that’s what they called it) which is basically one part zinc oxide based diaper cream (so one of the thick white diaper creams you can’t wipe off easily – something like Desitin or Burt’s Bees – not one of the oily/creamy ones), one part Lotramin or Monistat (in case there’s yeast at work), and one part antibiotic cream (Neosporin) so if there’s any blistering, you can lessen the chance of infection. (I’ve seen other recipes floating around on the web that also throw in a bit of Mylanta or Milk of Magnesia to help soothe the acid burn sensation, but I’ve never tried that.)

You just mix them all together – just make a small batch – enough for a few days worth of diaper changes and keep it in a covered container.

Meggin-my oldest son had yeast infections a lot when he was a baby. His pediatrician said that some people are more prone to them than others. Dietary changes can help. My baby has been on antibiotics for several weeks (stubborn ear infections) and had a terrible rash. The Lotramin has been a lifesaver. He also had thrush and Gentian Violet works great for that if anyone’s wondering. Five kids and I didn’t know about this until my fourth. It stains everything but I have never had to use it more than once. Clears it right up. Works better than any prescription I was ever given.

Love the Mommy S.O.S. idea Ariana!