Diaper Rash

[Insomniash]

My son was in the NICU for six days and while he was there they managed to give him a diaper rash. He came home yesterday and I would really like to get rid of it asap of course. Since coming home he has been switched to cloth diapers, and because I made liners I have been using Penaten cream, although this last time I tried lanolin. I have also discontinued the use of disposable wipes and I am using cloth wipes with plain water instead.

Any tips on how I could get rid of this rash as naturally as possible? Thank you in advance

 

[JenX]

Coconut oil worked really well for us. It washes out easily, too.

 

[SarahBear]

Weleda has an amazing diaper cream. If it's warm enough, air is great too.

I've also tried coconut oil but it didn't seem to do anything.

 

[Insomniash]

Thanks ladies. I did give him some air time, but just switching from disposables diapers/wipes to cloth did the trick. Guess he just has sensitive skin like his mommy.

 

[northern_me]

I've done this for two kids now - at the first sign of redness or a rash, put baking soda in their bath water. It works every time.

I'm using Bella Bum Balm from www.tvalskincare.com with our cloth diapers as a barrier. Totally cloth diaper friendly.