Try Lansinoh or Bepanthen for existing rash.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Charleymouse) Our verdict

Midwife Tylah is a midwife based in Sydney. Speaking to TMB TV, she says the best way to help your baby avoid nappy rash is to use a barrier cream.A diaper rash that occurs alongside a flare-up of another skin condition, such as psoriasis, eczema, or atopic dermatitis, may have similar symptoms as the underlying condition. People caring for infants should consult their healthcare providers to see what works best for their situation. People can always change their practices to meet the emerging needs of their babies. Do you need to wipe off diaper rash cream? So-called home remedies like witch hazel and apple cider vinegar are acidic, which can irritate sensitive skin. Another common internet tip is a paste made of baking soda and water, which Dr. Kaari says could help keep their skin dry but ultimately won’t do much else.

If you can, try and go nappy-less, which I know is a bit crazy. But if you keep some towels around, especially if it’s a young baby; you can lie them on a towel or a mat just to air it out and give baby’s skin a bit of a break. That’s the best thing you can do,” says Tylah. Do not use clotrimazole cream, spray or solution for more than 4 weeks, unless a doctor tells you to. Fungal infections can become resistant to clotrimazole and it can stop working properly. Some conditions, such as eczema or a skin infection, can be found on any area of the body, including the nappy area. They may not respond to the treatment used for nappy rash. Your GP, paediatrician or dermatologist will be able to diagnose your child’s rash and There's a great deal of disagreement over how often and for how long you should use rash creams, but the rule of thumb is to apply a thin layer at every nappy change, paying special attention to nighttime changes when your baby is down to sleep for longer periods. Sometimes, babies’ skin can become irritated if their parents change diaper types,” Dr. Kaari says. “Maybe the new ones are made out of different materials or they’re not as absorbent, and suddenly that causes a rash.” Go diaperless sometimes

Nield, L.S. & Kamat, D. (2007) “ Prevention, diagnosis and management of diaper dermatitis.” Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 46(6), pp. 480-486. A natural spray to help freshen, soothe, moisturize and protect your baby’s delicate skin. Simple to use – Just spray (No need to rub!). We can assure all Australian consumers that, prior to launch, the Curash Nappy Rash Cream underwent the same rigorous clinical safety assessment procedures as all of our products," the statement said. It did start to clear up with the canasten HC cream but by the weekend it was red roar again and looks worse than ever!! Big weaping sores and rash around it :(( I am at my witts end :mindboogles:, he is so uncomfortable and wakes up crying in the night and at nap times as his done a skid mark again and makes his bum sore (its like his skid marks/pooh are acid!!) sounds a bit over the top but when a little comes out it really burns the rash and makes him so sore and unhappy