Please help me! Nappy Rash?? **Graphic**
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Topic: Please help me! Nappy Rash?? **Graphic**
Posted By: MumsyMoo
Subject: Please help me! Nappy Rash?? **Graphic**
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:37pm
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Hey guys,
Long time no post from me, but I just wanted to get a few opinions and help from the wealth of knowledge that is OHbaby! Eden's broken out in this rash over the last two days, and I've been using the anti bacterial Bepanthen and SudoCream on her, but it's not helping at all... Now this is what my poor wee thing is having to cope with at the moment: 
I've got an appointment at thte doctors at 4:15, but she's in so much pain... Just crying and crying  And there are about 3 or four open sores that are weeping like noone's business.
She's been having nappy off time like 3-4 times a day for as long as she's having play time (normally an hour or so at a time) But it's not helping them dry out AT ALL. Please help... Is there anything I can be doing to help ease the discomfort between now and the doctors appt? And does it look like standard nappy rash... I don't think it does, but then again, I don't know much about the stuff as we've never had an issue with it 'til now. Any advice much appreciated. TIA -------------  My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:42pm
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Oh my gosh, poor Eden I can't help with what it is - hopefully the doc can help you there. Is she sitting up yet? Maybe let her sit/play in a really shallow bath? Might help ease the pain a little ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:44pm
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Poor Eden! That doent look pleasant at all!
Keira used to get it occasionally and we tried just about everything, eventually it would go away but have no idea what worked in the end  I think i had a bit of tea tree oil healing balm which i used on cuts and scratches which helped a wee bit.
Hope the Dr can help this afternoon. Sorry I dont think Im much help, just hope it gets better quickly. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:44pm
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Oooo it looks like thrush thats is maybe a bit infected. Not a lot you can do until you get some special cream. Keep up with the no nappy time and put the bepanthen or sudocream on just to try and stop her wees stinging the rash. You could try giving her some pamol or something to ease the pain a bit. Maybe even a warm (not hot) bath with a wee bit of baking soda.
Do you use cloth nappies? If so maybe put them through a hot wash to kill the bugs and maybe use disposables until its cleared up. Poor wee Eden 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:46pm
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Ouch that looks so sore. Sorry no advice but big hugs for wee Eden ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:50pm
I've tried shallow baths with oatmeal and baking soda (separate occassions) but she screams blue murder 
Ugh. I feel so bad that this has happened, like it's somehow my fault. She gets changed after every feed, so about 5-6 times a day, so it's not asthough she sits in a wet/dirty nappy for hours on end
Poor, wee mite
Ugh... ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 1:59pm
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It's totally not your fault! I posted a similar post with pic of my Sienna a few months back when she had chronic nappy rash, it's just one of those unfortunate things.
That blister on the left hand side (my right, her left) looks so nasty, poor wee thing! Hope the doc can help. Maybe something like Pimafucort which is an antibiotic/antifungal + hydrocortisone might do the trick but you can only get it on script. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:01pm
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Not your fault at all, Quinn used to get a nappy rash exactly like that almost instantly after he had pooed in his nappy and I used to have to hold him down to clean it. The only thing that worked for us was Micreme H from the doctor. On the bright side, the micreme used to clear it up very quickly, hope the doctor can help out! ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:03pm
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Yeah I thought I had some floating around somewhere from when we had it last prescribed for her eczema, but the tube was empty... Bloody typical.
I'm eagerly watching the clock wanting 4:15 to come along... And it's just started raining... This is going to be a fun walk ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:05pm
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Ella got one like that when she was really little. It came up just like that in awful blisters and changing her was just torture!
We were prescribed the Pimafucort, as Emma mentioned and it went away within about a week. I also stopped wiping her altogether and washed her down in a tepid shower instead as it seemed less irritating on her poor bot. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:10pm
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What we had to do with Josh's (whos was heaps worse that that) was put on a cream from the chemist and then a silicone cream over top of it so that the cream did its job healing and the silicone stopped the wees (which is probably making it worse) getting in and that is what hurts when she does wees the acid stings and that hurts. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:13pm
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Yeah, I've got a giant tub of the silicon cream which I'm slapping on to waterproof the area.
Thanks so much for all your advice thus far. Keep it coming! ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 2:32pm
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Oh poor wee Eden (and poor mummy too). The baking soda stings like crazy initially but it does help. Maybe try diluting it even further and sitting her in it or dip your bum cloths in it before you wipe her bottom at nappy changes. Lots and lots and lots of no nappy time and Micreme H always helped Michaela and when I was stuck without a tube of micreme I used to slather manuka honey onto her bottom (sounds strange but it's amazing - it really works!) -------------  
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 3:25pm
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awww hun it's soooo not your fault!!! jack had those blistery sores for a while too and the only thing that cleared it up was prescription cream and loads of barrier cream on top.
is she teething at the moment? charli also had the same nasty rash, didn't seem to go away no matter what i did
i agree with rach, if your using cloth nappies, put them through a hot wash to kill off the bugs. use sposies for a while, it really does help and then you can slap on heaps of cream without too much worry 4.15 is not too far away now.........poor wee girl! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:06pm
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Oh Serenity
Poor wee Edde-Bug!! 10 mins to go - you're probably already on your way. I hope you can get something that'll clear that up quick smart! Ouchies! I'm at Mum's so probably won't be back to check, so send me a text to let me know how you got on *hugs* ------------- 
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:28pm
Arrrrrrgh 
[insert a gazillion profanities here] I just busted my ass walking in the cold wind, with a crying, uncomfortable baby, to get to the doctors 10 MINUTES BEFORE my appointment time, only to be told...... "Oh, I'm sorry, he's gone for the day" Are you seriously kidding me right now! So I've just gotten home, I wanna cry. I rang Mum to see if she could offer any advice or help out at all, as we have no petrol to get into town to go to the After Hours there, and I refuse to go to Kenepuru after the amount of times they've screwed us round. She can't come to the party as she's busy... Fair enough. But then she had the audacity to ask why I allowed it to get that bad! Ugh! Oh yes, I apologise, I should've preempted that it was going to turn into that overnight, despite my efforts. OK. Faaaaaark. So the wee one is currently crying on the floor with her pants off and I'm here having a vent before I explode. I am so annoyed right now. Unless I can find a way to get into Wellington, then I have to wait until Monday! Arrrrgh ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:37pm
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The only reason I care so much that she asked why I let it get that bad, is because I feel as though I'm constantly being judged an/or questioned as a mother because of my age. Mum wasn't at all happy when I fell pregnant and loves reminding me "it's not all fun and games and cutesy pie babies. It's hard work... I did tell you that at the start"
Ugh, sorry. Just reeeeeally not in a good frame of mind at the moment. Feel like nothing's working out for me... Gah!------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:39pm
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Ah, just keeps getting better... No more Pamol.
Effin' BRILLIANT! ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:44pm
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Awww hun that is awful, PM me if there is anything I can do. I am in Lower Hutt and can come out and take you somewhere if you need a ride. I have pamol too. Please consider my offer ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:45pm
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Oh Serenity you poor poor thing, and poor Eden! at the doc and your Mum, it's a shame she can't see that picture or she'd be dropping whatever she's busy with. It's totally not your fault, and sounds like you're doing all the right things. I hope you guys have an ok night and can see someone about it tomorrow. ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:48pm
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Yay Kels! So great that you are so selfless, esp with the week you've had! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:56pm
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aw sweetheart that's horrible. I totally feel for you as Rowan had terrible nappy rash before and you just feel so useless. But I promise it's totally out of your control.
unfortunately the bakingpowder baths did help Rowan so I don't have any advice to offer that you haven't tried. I hope you made it in to a docs today. -------------  
 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 4:58pm
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Oh Serenity, that is not good enough!
Incredibly sh!t of your Dr. Once things have settled down a bit I'd be complaining big time! As for your Mum  what a meanie! Plenty of us, of all ages and experience have been through this and we know that it gets bad fast, regardless of trying to prevent it.
It is not your fault chick! Argh! About the pamol, can your partner pick some up on his way home? Otherwise, I'd keep up the bepanthen and silicone for now, keep her pants off as much as you can and try to avoid using wipes on it. Does she like the shower? Ella liked having her bum washed in there! I wish I could be of some practical help but sadly, I'm a bit far away here in Auckland. Serenity, you're doing exactly what any good mum would do, don't let your mum's comments get you down xx------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 5:01pm
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Your a great mum and have the cutest wee girl in the world. Its definately not your fault you let it get like that. i remember my mum saying the same thing to me at one stage. Being a Mum has its moments what ever age you are!
I really hope you manage to sort something out for wee Eden.Grr at those Drs -------------
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 5:01pm
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OMFG, poor wee Eden.. that looks so damned painful!!!
at your doctor for leaving before your appointment and at your mum for being so judgmental at a time like this
Serenity, big hugs for you and I hope someone out there can help you in your dilemma
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 5:10pm
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Serenity, and poor wee Eden too!
I'm sorry I don't have any practical advice and I wish I was closer to help out. As Christy said, being a Mum is hard no matter what your age is. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 6:00pm
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Ooohh, I only just saw this thread Big hugs to you both. It looks so sore. Do you have any Daktozin? It has miconazole in it too and is really sticky so it doesn't wash off when they wees and also acts as a bit of a barrier.
Ow, I hope you can find something to help her out soon. Grrrr at your stupid doctor. Did they not even offer for you to see a different doctor?-------------  
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Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 7:02pm
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Oh you poor things! That looks so nasty!
at your doctor! They should have had a backup for you.
Hope you get something to help poor Eden's bot soon. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: bookwyrm
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 7:12pm
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We use Daktozin, and it worked well for us. Phoenix had a severe thruh, not blistered but lots of spots and very red. The doctor told me it was nappy rash, he had it for 4 weeks before I got plunket to check it out and diagnose it as thrush. Easy to clear up once you know what your dealing with. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 7:18pm
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Oh no! Do you still have my mobile no? Text me if you want a lift to the after hours at Kenepuru or Newtown and I've got a new bottle of Nurofen for babies if you need some. -------------
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 7:25pm
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Hey Serenity, taine as a baby had a similar rash, and similar reaction. i took him to the doctor - in the Palms in Palmerston and he said
"why did you let it get bad - you have to clean him after every nappy change you realise" i went a bit nuts at him after that. after the cream that he gave me didn't work, went to another doctor who said "sometimes these things happen, regardless of what you do, so don;t feel bad. This is not a lack of hygiene" I loved her. |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 7:43pm
Awwww poor little girl. Don't feel bad about it, the combination of rash plus frequent wees (and teething if that's happening too) sets rashes off like that so easily and it always seems like forever for them to clear up! See if you can get hold of one of the gals close to you who have offered to help out. (Kels is an awesome Plunket Nurse  ) And basically just see how you get on with the shallow baths, wiping as little or as gently as you can (quick bath is better), and changing every hour for a little while. (That's because at that age, they trickle their wees very regularly.) Keep up with the Bepanthen and bare bott for now too. I know I'm basically just repeating everyone else but unfortunately there's probably nothing else you can do unless/until you get a different cream prescribed by your doctor. Big hugs, it's not your fault!!------------- |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 9:03pm
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WTF!!!! how can the dr leave when he know's there's someone coming to see him soon!!! grrrrrr!!! why didn't they get someone else to see her and help you out!!
i'm so sorry hun, what a sh*t start to the weekend! i hope you can get some help soon....... ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 10:13pm
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Grrrr at the doc, I would have torn the poor receptionist a new one!
I hope you were able to take one of the other ladies up on their offer of a ride to the doc, poor we Eden and poor you ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 29 August 2008 at 10:19pm
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Some more ideas for you. Don't wipe her when she does poos or wees. Get her in the shower and shower her off and air dry her so no wiping at all as wiping can sometimes open up what has tried to heal. Once dry put the cream on that wil lheal it and then the silicone. When Josh had his I was at the dr everyday for a week. I told them I only wanted to see my dr (we were at The Palms in Palmy, and the receptionist tried to tell me he was booked, I told them to tell him who it was, they rang him and he said when she rings she is to see me fit her in even if you double book) and I knew that if a different dr saw him I would have to explain everything over again and be looked at like I was a bad mum for letting it get that bad. My dr told me it wasn't my fault sometimes it happens no matter what we do. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 30 August 2008 at 6:33am
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I cant offer any useful advise at all but wanted to send you and baby a big , major to the Dr and to your Mum - not what you need right now!!!
I hope you were able to get some help with the pamol situation and perhaps a ride into Welly and someone supportive to talk to cos your Mum is a bit rubbish at being supportive by the sounds of it grrrrrr. ------------- 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 30 August 2008 at 10:24am
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How are things Serenity? ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 30 August 2008 at 10:50am
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Ohhh poor eden and serenity hun its not your fault at all, these things happen.
It does look like thrush to me aswell, caden had it a month back and it looked like a mild version of what eden has, my midwife gave us a script for thrush cream. I think your doing the best thing you can for the time being with putting on a barrier cream until you can get ehr to the doc, And GRRR at the docs for leaving when you had an appointment, I would have screamed at them ------------- |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 30 August 2008 at 2:15pm
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I can't believe that the Doctor left when there was still patients to be seen - that is so rude. Imagine trying to doing that in another job. And sometimes those really bad nappy rashes do just appear between one nappy change and the next.
We have used Daktozin and it was really good. My PN said not to try and rub it in as it is really thick and sticky - just cover the bad bits and let it do its work. Someone said about the Manuka honey earlier - in England and America they use it in hospitals on wounds that wont heal. It is seen as a 'nature super healer'. Hope it is starting to get better, poor wee girl. -------------   
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