Mommy FTW

I’ve mentioned before that Triple Paste is my go to diaper rash cream when Cameron is having a little “situation” down there.”  But, as many of you know, that quality doesn’t come cheap!  Recently I decided to use a creative approach to get the last little bits out that my fingers couldn’t quite scoop…. A rubber spatula from the kitchen worked miracles!  I was able to get every last ounce out of the jar with no problem.

Triple Paste is expensive - so don't waste any!

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Posted from New York, New York, United States.

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Kiehls has some of the best Diaper Cream out there.  Also, we get Cameron’s baby lotion from there, and mom has been a fan of their products (for her!) for years!

Cameron had a little Diaper rash situation last week, so me being a paranoid first time mom… I took him in to see his pediatrician.  Her suggestion for a quick cure was a few easy steps:

1)Clean the area well with wet Viva paper towells (she said all wipes, even the “sensitive” ones have other chemicals).  She recommended Viva because they are the softest, most cloth like.

2)Air time – I use wee wee pads to catch any pee that might come my way.

3)Neosporin – she recommended the ointment kind over the cream kind.

4)Diaper cream – she recommended Triple Paste because it is very thick and stays in place well.

5)Mylanta – yes, Mylanta!  She said poop is very acidic and the Mylanta will help cut the acid for those times when he might not get changed immediately (such as nap time, or over night).

In a few days, the rash was all cleared up!

Update:  This is a pretty popular post so I wanted to add more info since, unfortunately, I’ve had some more experiences with diaper rash since originally writing this.

For Cameron’s basic diaper care, I don’t usually wipe him when I change him (unless it’s a poop, of course!)  I also don’t apply diaper cream unless I think he is prone to poop.  He is a regular pooper for the most part, so this works for me – but maybe not for you.

Skipping these two steps keeps him dryer, and allows his skin to breathe.  Since doing this, I am generally able to keep his diaper rash at bay – and also keep it from flaring up too badly when it does happen.