Newborn severe nappy rash

[DesignedForLife]

My 3 week old has come out in a terrible nappy rash, started when he was about a week old, and is getting worse to the point where he's raw.

We use water & cotton wool, started off with bepantherm, moved onto sudocream, prescribed timodine by the nurse on Thursday, and it's just getting worse. Is there anything else I can try? Using pampers but just send DH out to get a different make in case it's a reaction.

[GrumpyDullard]

My DD had a bad reaction to Sudocrem. I kept applying it, not thinking for a minute that this was the cause of the rash, and it got worse and worse until her skin was peeling. It finally dawned on me that the Sudocrem might be the problem and completely stopped. Didn't put anything on, just a bath every night and patted dry and left to air for a few minutes before putting the nappy back on. The rash was completely gone within 48 hours. I felt so guilty for not realising earlier. Poor little mite!

[Batteriesallgone]

Agree Captains, same here

[TheCaptainsCat]

I would go slowly/carefully with cloth nappies if that's the way you decide to go. I was so determined to use them for my daughter, so bought a large (and very expensive!) selection whilst pregnant. They ALL gave her horrendous nappy rash, which disposables never have. She does have eczema and very sensitive skin though. I washed/lined/changed religiously but to no avail!

[BikeRunSki]

all in one link again

[BikeRunSki]

Cloth nappy discussion forum here

[[https://groceries.asda.com/product/bambino-mio/bambino-mio-miosolo-allinone-nappy/910002101375. All in One (AiO) nappies work pretty much like disposables, but you wash them. I had 3 days worth (about 15) and washed every third day. I kept them in a bucket with a lid between wear and washing.

[DesignedForLife]

Wow, thanks for all the responses, will work my way through the suggestions bit by bit.

I switched him to Asda own brand nappies last night (not much choice round here) and looks like there is improvement already, though they don't go as high up the back so lots of leakage:( He still looks raw, but less red generally. Being religious with cleaning, drying, cream, and as much nappy free time as I can. I've got some yellow metanium, and I've done a patch test on his tummy to make sure he doesn't react, so should be able to switch to that later.

I'm up for trying cloth nappies, had been debating it anyway, just no idea where to start or how they work!

[Batteriesallgone]

If you are breastfeeding try expressing milk direct onto the rash. Works a treat here for nappy rash.

[ChipIn]

DD has had terrible nappy rash, also raw and sore. She's in cloth and nursery weren't changing her often enough. We change her every 2 hours, wipe with water to clean, pat dry and apply coconut oil before putting new nappy on and it's clearing up nicely. Tried prescription from dr but it didn't help at all so we moved onto this. Nothing harsh for baby :)

[GrassIsJewelled]

Stop using water and switch to an oil - coconut, sunflower etc... Clean baby's bum with the cotton wool and oil. Wipe off and apply metanium - the one in the yellow tube.

When you're at home, allow your baby to spend time nappy free - you can buy those pads for putting in the bed from boots and put one under the baby or just an old towel on the changing mat.

[MummyInHeel]

Try dunking in water and patting dry between each change. It could be thrush based which means none of the creams mentioned will work, in fact make it worse.

[Whosthemummy16]

I've found drapolene the bright pink cream good for nappy rash.
Using baby lotion and cotton wool when bottom's aren't sore for dirty nappies seems to help to as there isn't as much wiping and dragging across the skin.

[BikeRunSki]

I would also recommend cloth nappies, bio nappies (Naty, Moltex or Bambo) and lots of nappy free time. Also - cleaning his bum with cold chamomile or marigold tea. Sounds cranky I know, but both those plants are used by herbalists for their soothing properties.

[BossWitch]

We have a barrier spray (cavilon) which we were prescribed but you can buy over the counter too. It's brilliant, it forms a complete barrier so that nothing gets to the skin. I'd do nappy off as much as possible and then use the spray, with cream on top (we use metanium when it's really bad), when he needs to be in nappies. This is what our gp recommended and it worked well for us. Also lots of baths to keep the skin clean.

Poor little boy, hope he gets better soon.

[Toddlerteaplease]

Newly, was it Nottingham hospital you took her too? Neve heard of it anywhere else!

[Laineymc7]

I found the best barrier cream to be neals yard. It's expensive but the tub lasts for months. It's really soothing and prevents nappy rash.

[EsmesBees]

Second the idea that it could be fungal. We had to use an anti-fungal cream with a steroid for a while. The best thing we were prescribed was a spray they use in hospital to provide a film over small wounds.

[fairgroundsnack]

We used a combination of timodine and metanium, and switched to cloth nappies.

[allypally1983]

We had a prescription of daktarin fungal cream. Had to keep it in the fridge. Worked wonders

[heatherwithapee]

Pampers gave my babies horrid rashes. Try a different brand ASAP, lots of nappy off time and get some Metanium cream (not the everyday barrier one, the yellow one).

[DigestiveMuncher]

Sorry for the double comment the app keeps messing me about

[DigestiveMuncher]

OP be careful with metanium some children can be really allergic too it and it can burn your hands when applying!!
My daughter has very acidic poos and gets blisters all over her bum it's awful. We was prescribed from the hospital white paraffin (Vaseline) & Orabase powder!! You may have to get it from the dr or you could probably get it from Amazon but if you put the Vaseline on and then throw the powder over the top it's becomes a barrier so that every wee or poo doesn't actually touch his bottom!!

[DigestiveMuncher]

OP be careful with metanium some children can be really allergic too it and it can burn your hands when applying!!
My daughter has very acidic poos and gets blisters all over her bum it's awful. We was prescribed from the hospital white paraffin (Vaseline) & Orabase powder!! You may have to get it from the dr or you could probably get it from Amazon but if you put the Vaseline on and then throw the powder over the top it's becomes a barrier so that every wee or poo doesn't actually touch his bottom!!

[ameliesfolly]

Just a note of caution as we were recommended Metanium by everyone and in fact ds was allergic to it, he also had the most appalling red raw patches and howled whenever I changed him .

He was prescribed something by the GP and then I used Mustela which is a French brand, not available everywhere but more widely available now than 10yrs ago! That was brilliant really soothing and a good barrier without stopping the skin breathing. Hope you get it sorted soon, it is miserable they are so little and unhappy.

[DavidPuddy]

Luvos Heilerde (healing earth) works wonders on nappy rash. It is like a kind of clay. You can buy it in any chemist or drugstore in Germany, but I am not sure about the UK, sorry. It is good if you want to clear up the nappy rash without resorting to chemical creams.

[Newlywed56]

Aww thanks toddler. We had weeks of back and forth to the GP about it , lots of different creams etc then one evening it was so bad , could tell dd in pain so I packed myself up and took her to the children's hospital to get it sorted . Was the best thing I did as they put that mix on straight away, how the GP , hv etc had never heard of that done I have no idea. They should put that sort of info in those hospital packs when you bring your baby home! Far more worthwhile