What to use for Diaper Rash: Natural Remedies that work with Cloth Diapers
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Diaper rash happens; especially when your child starts eating solids. (Breastfed babies are typically less apt to get a diaper rash especially when they are exclusively breastfed.) Many times it’s overwhelming figuring out what to use on a diaper rash that isn’t going to harm the functionality of your cloth diapers. Thankfully many store bought products have come a long way but I think you’ll be surprised to find that you have a lot of these safe to use rash remedies in your own home. Even if you don’t use cloth diapers I think you’ll love some of these natural remedies for diaper rashes.
What to use for Diaper Rash: Natural Remedies that work with Cloth Diapers
Rash Creams That Are Safe To Use Without A Liner on Cloth Diapers
- Thirsties Booty Love
- Eco Sprout Bottom Balm
- BALM! Baby Diaper Balm and First Aid Balm
- GroVia Magic Stick
- Other Cloth Diaper Safe Creams
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What about Yeast?
If you are dealing with yeast you need to use a treatment like Lotrimin. Whenever my kids had yeast infections I immediately switched to disposables because yeast is a bear to get rid of and there’s no way I want to risk the chance of getting them on my cloth diapers. It’s time to wash your diapers and disinfect them with bleach.
Household items you can use for diaper rashes
- Coconut oil or olive oil – The oil creates a good wetness barrier that helps protect the baby’s skin while also moisturizing. You won’t need to use a liner coconut oil, however, you may want to be careful with olive oil as I have seen instances where it’s stained. Better to be safe than sorry.
- Corn Starch – Now, this trick is only to be used if your baby is sensitive to being wet. It’s tricky to tell the difference between a wetness sensitivity verses a yeast infection. I always keep some Lotrimin around to use in case of yeast. If the rash starts to clear up after using the Lotrimin then you know you’re dealing with yeast. If Lotrimin does nothing for the rash then try using corn starch. How do you prepare the corn starch?
- Place some corn starch in a frying pan and fry it up. You’re not cooking it to eat it; you’re frying it so that it’s easier to put on your baby.
- Once the corn starch has been fried up effectively, place it in a resealable jar. I always used old baby food jars.
- Wait until the corn starch has cooled completely before you put it on your baby.
My Favorite Diaper Rash Treatment – BALM! Baby’s Mad Rash
Hands down, my absolute favorite diaper rash treatment is BALM! Baby’s Mad Rash. You should use a liner or use a disposable with Mad Rash because it has zinc in it and it will impair the absorbency of your diapers but don’t let that hinder you from using it. The stuff works and it works quickly.
What’s your favorite diaper rash cream? Do you use cloth diapers or disposables?
