#Triple diaper skin

'Anywhere you turn in my home, you’ll find Aquaphor,' says Rothman, who has used this for healing all sorts of dry skin patches on her kids, removing her own makeup, and treating her husband's eczema-prone elbows. Inactive ingredients include moisturizing mineral oil and glycerin. So this is a sticky ointment, but that stickiness is part of what holds it to skin so well. Its active ingredient is petrolatum, another word for petroleum jelly. After changing your baby's diaper, pat their skin clean and dry, and finish up with a thin layer of Aquaphor, which forms a moisture-resistant barrier that helps keep wetness - and therefore skin irritation - away. We've sung the praises of this ointment before it's a moisturizing skin protectant recommended for people of all ages. This is a common problem with most diaper rash creams, so be sure to read our tips below on removing diaper rash cream stains out of clothing and upholstery. Our only complaint is that if you get this on clothing, bedding or any fabric, be prepared: Since it is oil-based, it can stain fabrics. We like that this brand is easy to find in most drugstores and mass merchants, and the price is very reasonable. The brand's Original Formula is made with 16% zinc oxide and the brand's Butt Barrier (made to prevent more than treat) has 1% zinc oxide. This fast-acting version in the red box contains 40% zinc oxide, and we found it to be very effective at clearing up most diaper rashes within about 24 hours when used at every diaper change. 'We were a max-strength family,' says Rachel Rothman, the Good Housekeeping Institute's chief technologist and a mom of three. There are three other formulations from this brand, including one with aloe for cooling - those are each for a more mild diaper rash.

'I like that Boudreaux's is so creamy and goes on smoothly,' one tester told us. It's always safest to have your pediatrician prescribe treatment for your baby.Īside from the funny 'butt paste' name, parents appreciate that this thick formula doesn't just absorb right into a baby's skin it provides a soothing layer of protection all night. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to have a doctor look at a stubborn rash - and not be tempted to treat serious rashes with adult products. Visit the pediatrician to ask if you need a topical anti-fungal cream or a baby-appropriate antibiotic. One exception: If your baby's diaper rash is not going away or it's getting worse, they might have a yeast or bacterial infection. 'In addition, zinc's anti-inflammatory properties help the skin heal,' Levine says. Levine says that zinc oxide formulations are best at protecting the skin from further damage. Zinc oxide-based diaper creams, petrolatum balms and oil-based balms can all form a seal that helps keep wetness out, so our list includes all three. Levine, M.D., a pediatrician and dermatologist in New York City and former Head of Pediatric Dermatology at Montefiore Hospital.

'In babies who are prone to diaper rash, I recommend zinc oxide diaper ointment with every diaper change,' says Jody A.

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