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tracie1980 said
on 8/4/2009 I tried the baking soda remedy tonight. WILL NEVER TRY AGAIN!! My sweet little girl cried for 30 minutes straight because it hurt so bad and I couldn't relieve her pain. Not a very good night here!
CaroleT said
on 10/3/2008 My 3 kids were all super allergic to EVERYTHING helpful at getting rid of diaper rash, it seemed. They had super extreme eczema among other skin oddities. I found that coating their butts in Vaseline worked wonders. The rash was gone in less than a day.
poojajain said
on 1/28/2008 thanx!this was a great tip...i had been using coconut oil,which did help 2 an extent.but i think this will help in speedy healing...
krndpx said
on 11/14/2007 Another way to get baby's diaper area good and dry is to use a hair dryer--make sure it's on low and held far enough away to not get too hot. I put my hand near the area being dried to make sure it doesn't get too warm. Baby usually likes the soothing warmth from the hair dryer. It can really help speed the healing.
thecoffeelady27 said
on 11/14/2007 great advise my grandaughter neede a better solution than oinments Ill give this one to my daughter . thanks, the coffeelady
Allandra said
on 7/21/2007 I usually allow my baby's bottom to "air-dry" or be expose to the air (weather permitting) before using the diapers. Moisture is your baby's worst enemy. Most ointments and creams out there have harsh chemicals in them so it's probably best just to leave the rash alone till it goes away. As always, when in doubt, consult your family doctor.
Abigail, eHow Guide said
on 5/17/2007 I found sometimes that moisture via an ointment slowed down the healing. What worked best for me in those cases was another home remedy, cornstarch.
You can either just use the kitchen variety, or buy the baby powder with cornstarch. Load it on, and keep the baby as dry as possible - lot's of diaper changes, in other words. This worked great for me when ointments didn't seem to be cutting it!
Melody said
on 5/15/2007 Thanks, did not know about baking soda in the bath! It also helps to expose baby's bottom to air periodically during the day so sores can dry out and heal. Put down a water-proof changing mat in the crib or playpen and let baby play a while without a diaper.
Rich - eHow Community Manager said
on 4/26/2007 Nice home remedy for a baby. I'll be sure to tell my friend about it.