Diaper Rash

[Momof4]

Another thing to remember is that one medication such as zinc oxide won't work on a rash such as a yeast infection. It's my policy to only apply cream that has been brought in by the parents so that they can't be angry with me. We can't make a diagnosis, only a doctor can do that.

[sunnydays]

I totally agree about the wipes! I always washed my kids under the bathroom tub tap after each diaper change when they had a rash, which was usually only if they had diahrea or something. At daycare I will not and cannot wash them in the sink or tub, but I do suggest switching to cloth wipes with warm water if they have a bad rash...but even then the wiping can hurt them. And I will not use ay cream not supplied by the parent either.

You know one thing to keep in mind is, when a child has a BAD diaper rash I have found one of the worst things you can do is continue to use wipes, even the gentle ones can burn and irritate. Maybe the baby needs to be washed with just water in the sink or a gentle soap and water, and dry really well (let it air out for a few minutes) before a quality cream (no perfumes or colors) just plain a and d or another natural no smelly diaper cream or triple antibiotic to help it heal quick. Some kids just get diaper rashes easier than others, and I have found wipes to become an irritant once there is a sore area. I also, always cream their bottom with EVERY diaper change to help protect that sensitive skin.