Comments on: Can you help out with a “sudden” diaper rash issue?

By: Issa

Issa — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:55:28 +0000

My son has this same problem. He’s been in CDs since he was about 2 months old (he’s almost 7 months old now), and periodically we see this pop up. I don’t know exactly what it is, but I have to think it’s got to be something about the wetness against his skin, combined with friction (i.e. tummy time) and possibly detergent residues. He does not have the same problem when we put him in disposables.

Our answer has been to give him frequent air-dry time, and change him even more often. We also found that the fleece-lined pocket diapers pose less of a problem, so he wears those at night when he’s going to be in a diaper longer (we use hemp and microfiber inserts in these).

Hope this, and the other advice you’ve gotten so far, helps!

By: Julie Martin

Julie Martin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:20:14 +0000

burn SKIN, not skill–little typo there, lol.

By: Julie Martin

Julie Martin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:19:10 +0000

I would strip his diapers *right away* to begin with. Also, apply a CD-friendly diaper rash salve at each change. Good that you’re changing frequently–every 1-2 hours at most is recommended. The salve we love most is by Northern Essence–you can find them at http://www.NorthernEssence.com We love it! They have sticks as well as tubs, etc. That has helped enormously when my LO has had issues.
What detergent are you using? The reaction he might be having will not really show up on the rest of his body, as he doesn’t have wet urine resting on the rest of his body. Enzymes in many, many detergents react with proteins in feces and urine and will burn skill. I personally like BioKleen detergent for our diapers–we rarely have to strip. Also, vinegar added to the wash cycle makes a nice difference for getting ammonia out–and we also use baking soda. These are natural laundry boosters that don’t add a build-up and get a lot of the “stuff” out of those diapers! I HTH! Good luck. :)

By: Cristy

Cristy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:59:14 +0000

My son had that too! I am not sure exactly what was causing it bu tabout the time it finally cleared up I remember that we stopped using any disposable wipes (cause I ran out), and started using fitteds so he could crawl around and air could get to his bum. I know they say to let them go naked.. But I have a fully carpeted house… Just couldnt do it. :) I made some Very Baby SImply Nights diapers so they absorb a TON and saved my carpets. I also put him in a small pair of his brothers unders for a little while if I knew that he had JUST gone. Anymore, I let him crawl around the house in a t-shirt and diaper without a cover. I havnt seen that rash in a while. Thank you to the ladies that posted that coconut oil is CD safe! I had been wanting to try it because of how good it is for the skin but couldnt find info anywhere that said that it was OK to use with cloth diapers!
Hope you figure it out! Cristy

By: erin

erin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:10:52 +0000

My sons have exceptionally sensitive skin. It’s not the detergent on dry clothes per say, but the mix of urin and detergent that does it to him. Try Planet. Great detergent, 100% hypoallergenic.

By: Mummatutu

Mummatutu — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:36:27 +0000

My daughter gets the same kind of rash and I have found that the diapers needed a few extra rinses every once in a while (I use Rockin Greenbut it still leaves residue) I also spray her diaper area with California Baby Non burning rash and diaper wash its okay to use with cloth diapers too. It seems to make the rash disappear by the next diaper change. I think my problem is the residue because it is only after a few weeks of washing then the rash starts again… SO, I stripe them in 4 hot wash rinse cycles.. I know a lot but, it works and it’s only once a month.

By: Mara

Mara — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:30:22 +0000

I agree with Mari above. I have very sensitive skin and my daughter has inherited it. When she gets a rash we temporarily stop wiping her. We rinse her off in the bathtub and blot her dry with a dry cloth wipe (rubbing the skin can make it worse). Then I blot olive oil on the affected area. After about 24 hours she is good as new. Also a little extra naked time helps!

By: Terra Jones

Terra Jones — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:30:19 +0000

Someone else mentioned this, but we are die-hard believers in coconut oil. As she mentioned it’s antibacterial/fungal and totally safe for CDs. We use it every night (a LITTLE bit goes a LONG way!) on our guys before bed and it keeps the rashes away!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:46:04 +0000

You may never find out what is causing this. For now try a few things:
Strip all your diapers
lots of naked time or a fitted w/o a cover
soak baby’s bum in warm (not HOT) water with a few TBSP of baking soda for the rash. then air dry.
Hope something helps

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:11:12 +0000

Time without diapers on, then cotton prefolds with WOOL covers…this always works wonders for my daughter. Her rashes are usually related to her BMs being either more frequent or more acidic than usual, but being in a very breathable diaper with a breathable cover overnight usually takes care of it. Stripping the diapers and/or switching detergents may help too…but air circulation almost always clears things up.

What kind of wipes/wipe solution do you use? My daughter had a breakout rash with wipes solution, but then plain water doesn’t always keep her clean enough either. So I like to use mostly plain water and then a little Cetaphil (gentle non-soap cleanser, recommended by our pediatrician) plus water for the messier diapers. Anyway, you might consider that if you’re using wipes or soap solutions.