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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!

By the way, check out my article about making Triple Paste easier to deal with (a little heat goes a long way), and if you need some coupons for Triple Paste, then call them at 1 800-533-7546 and request some coupons to be mailed to you!

Posted from New York, New York, United States.

UPDATE:  Sadly this printable coupon for Triple Paste no longer is active, but a nice representative emailed me and said that my readers were more than welcome to call them at 1800-533-7546 and request some coupons!

I’ve sung the praises of Triple Paste in the past – but one of the only downsides of this diaper rash eliminator is the price tag.  Well, here’s a link to a printable coupon for $1 off!

Click for your Triple Paste Printable Coupon!

FYI – moms have asked me where they can find Triple Paste in Fort Greene – the Walgreens on Myrtle has some.  Pick up a jar and keep it around in case diaper rash rears its ugly head in your house.

My daily Diaper Rash cream for Cameron is Kiehls Diaper Rash Ointment, but when he has a little “situation” going on “down there” I get out the big guns – Triple Paste.  One of the things that makes Triple Paste so good is that it is really thick and stays in place…. but this also makes it hard to apply.

Triple Paste - Pasty, But Good!

A trick I use to loose it up and make it easier on myself (and baby’s butt) is to put the jar in a sink filled with hot water for a few minutes.  This makes the Triple Paste a little easier to smooth on, and, obviously, warm…. which Cameron seems to like better.  Remember when they put that cold goop on your tummy for the ultrasound?  Yeah, no one likes that feeling!  Give it a try – it works wonders!

Cameron and I had such a great time in DC over Christmas that we are going back down today.  We’re taking the train together – so I will be sure to report on how that goes once we return!

I’ll try to post while I’m gone, but in case I don’t – have a great week everyone!

Check out some great posts you might have missed to keep yourself busy:

Free Infant CPR at the Brooklyn Hospital

Reading for Babies at the Clinton Hill Library – a great winter activity

My Pediatrician’s remedy for pesky Diaper Rash

My sleep training bible – Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby

Dealing with a leaky diaper?  Maybe it’s time to go up a size

And check out my posts about What Cameron is Eating

It’s only November and Cameron has already had two colds, an ear infection, and the diarrhea that wouldn’t die.  I think it’s going to be a long winter!  And then there was the heat rash and diaper rash of the summer time.  So I decided to add some new categories – pediatrician and illness – so it was easy for you moms to keep track of all the pearls or wisdom my pediatrician was bestowing upon me, and Cameron’s illnesses.  I hope you find them useful!

Back in early October when Cameron had his first bad cold it left him with some diarrhea.  At first I thought it was just loose poops because he wasn’t eating much solid food during his sickness.  But it went on and on, even after he got his appetite back.  His poor little butt was suffering with some terrible diaper rash, he was having trouble sleeping, and I was getting worried.

Other than the issues “down below” Cameron was fine.  His cold was gone, he was eating, and drinking plenty – so I wasn’t too concerned about dehydration, but I had to solve the problem so I referenced my fail safe, baby 411, and hit up google to see if I could find some advice from the internets.

I read that sometimes babies that are not normally lactose intolerant can become so once they already have diarrhea.  This sounded kind of crazy to me – Cameron has been having milk based formula pretty much since birth – but I was desperate, and willing to give anything a try.  I called up my pediatrician and asked her opinion.  She agreed with the info I had read on line, so I switched Cameron to Soy formula.  I thought he wouldn’t drink it because it might taste different, but he seemed fine with it.  And in 2 days his poops were back to normal.  Yay!  I saw her this past Friday for Cameron’s flu shot, and we talked about the diarrhea.  She said keep him on the Soy formula for a few more weeks, and then transition him back to dairy.

the Soy Solution!

So if any of you out there have babies with diarrhea that won’t seem to go away, try taking them off dairy…. it might be the thing that does the trick!

Hi all!  I know some of you are new to Mommy For the Win so I wanted to highlight some of the most popular and asked about posts that I’ve done in the past.  Check them out!

Diaper Rash?  My Doctor Said Mylanta

Picnic in the Park Made Easy with the best picnic blanket ever!

Free Infant CPR Classes at the Brooklyn Hospital

FREE – Clinton Hill Library – Reading for Babies

The Books I Found Most Helpful

The What’s Cameron Eating series: Ricotta Cheese and Squash, Avocado and Banana, Baby Yogurt and Banana, Baby Mum Mums, Cream of Wheat, Peaches, Waffles, Organic Puffs, Roasted Butternut Squash, Oatmeal with bananas and cinnamon, 67 Burger, String Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Peas

I hope you find them useful!

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.

A little while ago Cameron came down with a rash.  Of course, being a first time mom I didn’t know what the rash was, so I brought him into the pediatrician.  She told me it was a heat rash and gave me some suggestions for treating it.  1) Put him in light, loose fitting clothing (see, Lucky Wang) 2) Keep him out of the heat and sun as much as possible and 3) Give him a bath with Corn Starch or Baking Soda.  Of course, for good measure I added both Corn Starch and Baking Soda to his bath.  In a day, he was all better!  So – baby got heat rash?  Baking Soda and Corn Starch!  Not sure if he has heat rash?  Call your pediatrician!  Fair warning, the google image search for baby heat rash is a little scary!

I took this pic of Cameron’s before I went to the Pediatrician (which was a good idea since his seemed to come and go if he was in the AC or out in the heat)

Cameron's rash

Baking Soda and Corn Starch Bath - all better!

Update:  I still use this soothing bath when Cameron has any kind of rash – namely, diaper rash.

I know first hand that when your little one gets diaper rash it sucks – for you, and for them!  So I’ve been investing in Kiehls Diaper Rash Ointment.  It has 20% zinc (twice as much as Desatin) plus other good stuff, that keeps Cameron (and me) happy.  The Kiehls Diaper Rash Ointment is a bit more expensive, but I think it’s worth it.

more bang for your baby's butt!

I also use Kiehls Nurturing Baby Cream for Face and Body, mostly in the winter on Cameron’s dry skin after bath time.