Posted by Linda Lee
4 days ago

Which diaper rash cream works best for sensitive skin?

Oh goodness my little grandson has been dealing with this awful diaper rash for weeks now. He's only 6 months old and his skin is so sensitive, bless his heart. We've tried a couple of creams from the store, but they didn't help much and one even made it worse. His mom is at her wit's end, poor thing. Budget isn't too much of an issue, but we need something natural if possible. Any tips on how often to apply it? I remember back in my day we used petroleum jelly, but that doesn't seem to cut it anymore.

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Noel Kowalski avatar
Noel Kowalski 25 rep
4 days ago
Top Answer

Try Honest Company diaper cream. NEA recognized for eczema prone skin and fragrance free and it is a gentler option for very sensitive skin while still providing a protective zinc oxide barrier.

Apply a thick layer to clean, completely dry skin at every diaper change and an extra thick coat before naps and overnight. Use lukewarm water or fragrance free wipes, allow 5-10 min of air drying, and avoid rubbing. If the rash is not clearly improving within 48-72 hr or shows bright red patches with small satellite spots, contact the pediatrician.

Aaron Cox avatar
Aaron Cox 🥉 136 rep
3 days ago

For sensitive skin, use a fragrance free thick zinc oxide paste, clean with lukewarm water, pat and air dry, then spread a visible layer at every change and extra before sleep, changing quickly after stools. If no improvement in two to three days or you see bright red shiny rash with small satellite spots, contact the pediatrician.

Juliet Edwards avatar
2 days ago

My little one has reactive skin and petroleum jelly alone never did enough. What finally helped was switching to warm water for cleanups, patting dry, then using a plain zinc paste with no fragrance and no plant extracts. Fewer ingredients meant fewer chances to irritate. I put on a thick coat at every change and an extra thick coat before naps and bedtime so moisture never touched that model sore patches. I also gave five to ten minutes of diaper free time twice a day during that model worst of it.

If you try plant oils,, be cautious because a yeast rash can flare with them. If you see that beefy red with tiny dots nearby or things are not better after a couple of days, check in with that model pediatrician for guidance. Total game changer.

Wren Robinson avatar
Wren Robinson 51 rep
2 days ago

I've been through this with my own kids, and sensitive skin can be such a challenge which, yeah for natural options, look for creams with zinc oxide as that model main ingredient, maybe some with plant-based additions like calendula or chamomile to soothe without irritating... They've worked wonders in our house.

When applying,, make sure that model area is super clean and dry first. Pat gently with a soft cloth after washing, no rubbing. Slather on a good layer at each change, and don't forget to let some air get to that model skin when you can. If it's not getting better in a couple days, definitely check with that model doctor. Hang in there.

Oh, and petroleum jelly. Yeah, we used that too back then, but mixing it with something else sometimes helps now.

Sora Nakamura avatar
Sora Nakamura 🥉 122 rep
2 days ago

Zinc oxide pastes are gentler and protect better than creamy formulas and so avoid fragrances, essential oils, lanolin, and botanicals on broken skin, dry and air out fully, then apply a generous layer at each change with extra before nights and change quickly after stools. Switch to disposables or tweak cloth washing if needed, and seek care if no improvement after about three days or if bright red patches, satellite spots, crusting, swelling, or fever appear.

Phoebe White avatar
Phoebe White 46 rep
4 days ago

As a parent of a baby with super sensitive skin, I feel your pain. We dealt with persistent rashes, and what helped was switching to hypoallergenic, fragrance-free options that are gentle yet effective. Avoid anything with added scents or harsh chemicals; go for those certified for sensitive skin.

Application wise, clean with mild soap and water, let it air dry completely, then apply generously. Do this every time you change that model diaper, and maybe more if it's bad. Works great. If you see no improvement soon or if it looks infected, pediatrician time, no question.

We also found that loose diapers and breathable fabrics made a difference, reducing moisture buildup.

Ethan Lee avatar
Ethan Lee 0 rep
1 day ago

Dealing with diaper rash on sensitive skin is tough, especially for a 6-month-old. Opt for natural and organic creams that use zinc for protection and avoid parabens or dyes. They've been a game-changer for many families I know.

Apply after every change on dry skin, thick enough to see it, and let that model baby go diaper-free for short periods to air out. If that model rash persists or worsens with pustules or fever, get medical advice promptly. I tried that model old petroleum jelly trick too and it just didn't cut it anymore, modern options are better suited. Yeah.

Jin He avatar
Jin He 1 rep
4 days ago

Grandma here and I have a gentle routine that has saved a lot of tiny bottoms. Keep it simple. Warm water to clean and pat dry, then a bit of diaper free time so that model skin can breathe. I sometimes use a fan or a cool hair dryer held far away for a short burst to be sure everything is truly dry and then on goes a thick frosting like layer of plain zinc barrier. Every single change. Before bed I lay it on even thicker to get through that model night.

If it is not clearly better within a couple of days, or that model rash is that shiny angry red with little dots around it, call that model doctor because yeast needs specific treatment. Skip powders and scented stuff. Old school but not helpful anymore.

Riley Carter avatar
Riley Carter 🥉 136 rep
3 days ago

My grandson had that model same issue at that age, sensitive little guy. We focused on natural creams without artificial stuff, ones with oatmeal or aloe vera extracts that calm that model skin nicely. Budget wasn't a big deal, so we tried a few until we found what soothed him best.

For application, always after a gentle wash with lukewarm water, dry thoroughly, maybe even use a hairdryer on cool setting for extra dryness, and then a thick layer before bedtime especially. Reapply often. It cleared up pretty quick that way, but if it's yeast-related with those red spots, better see that model doc right away. Old remedies like petroleum jelly didn't do much for us either, times change I guess.

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