I have a diaper rash on my...

[snowgirl]

labia and butt. Yes, you read that correctly. My labia is especially sore and hurts to walk. I am still bleeding and have been wearing a pantyliner for about 1-1/2 weeks now. I am 3 weeks pp. This happened last time too, but not on my labia.

Anyone else experience(d) this before? If so, what did you do? I will probably put some lanolin on it.

[nummies]

Not in your DDC but have you tried cloth pantyliners?

[snowgirl]

No, and I have 2 of them. I haven't gone to CDing yet b/c I am still recovering and can't start doing a ton of laundry yet. So, I will probably not use them right now.

[natalieadw]

Let it ait out when you can...but I also used lanisol as well as cali. baby diaper cream,

[AlbertaJes]

jumping in from new posts...

I had this too, and ended up just using prefolds at night instead of pads.

[TefferTWH]

I would let your junk air out. Seriously, lay a bunch of towels out and just sit there and let it all get some air. Then wash up gently and apply your favorite diaper cream.

[titania8]

sounds like an allergy to the sposie pads.

[louloubean]

i'm a fan of a good soak in the tub and use Aquaphor after drying off.

you can get it at the drug store, and it's a great hypo-allergenic diaper and all around rash cream.

good luck!

[coyotemist]

All good suggestions. I have to second the cloth pads when you can do it. I have an allergy to some of the sposie pads and get the same problem. Lots of "air time" even if it means I have to wash up my dress/nightgown later.

[Bella Catalina]

if you have chux pads, sit on those and sleep on them too. If you can't do that, try pads from your HFS... Natracare are the only sposie pads I can use.

[peainthepod]

This happened to me and it was brutal. I nth the suggestion of cloth pads and sleeping on chux pads or a dark towel without panties. I used a lot of witch hazel and salves and sprays at the beginning, and while they felt good, I think the moisture slowed the healing process.

[weliveintheforest]

I also think cloth pads would really help. You can even use washcloths if you have lots of extras.

[Kleine Hexe]

washcloths...why didn't I think of that

sitting here wishing I had cloth pads

[snowgirl]

Originally Posted by Kleine Hexe

washcloths...why didn't I think of that

I know, me too!

Surprisingly, the next day it was gone. I put lanolin on it and it definitely worked.
Thanks everyone!

[TefferTWH]

Since so many mamas suggested it, what brand or type of cloth mama pads is everyone using? Or if the are WAHMs, what material are tehy made of? I'm thinking of investing in some cloth mama pads for when my period does return (please stay away for a long time though!).

Sorry for the threadjack!

[coyotemist]

I make my own pads. Flannel & terry inners, fleece on the botoom to prevent leaks, fleece or cotton woven on the tops. some have wings, some dont.