what lotion for under-neck baby roll rash?

[alivia]

I've tried like heck to figure out the best place to put this...sorry if this isn't the best forum. But here goes...

My dd, 7 mos. old, EBF, keeps getting a rash in the folds under her neck. It smells yeasty to me & I'm trying to think of something I can put on it that is natural, but also keeps the yeasties away. I've tried shea butter with a couple drops of GSE mixed in with adequate results, but it comes back pretty quickly. Wiping with soap & water does not work. I've thought about cornstarch or something dry, but I'm afraid the corn sugars would actually feed the yeast.

I decided maybe there was something on the market already for just this issue? Or, WWYD?

[sunnysandiegan]

It has been quite a few years since my not-so-little one was that age, but I would recommend looking at what you are eating to see if you can eliminate whatever may be causing the rash/reaction in your EBF infant. The skin is our (humans) biggest organ and it generally reflects what is going on inside the body.

[alivia]

Thank you! I think you're right that it's partly my nutrition. I am eating well in most respects (no chemicals in my food, good amount of protein & wapf-approved fats, whole grains, fresh veggies, no fast food or crud like that) BUT I'm also eating too many sweets. And I can't get myself to stop. I'm trying, but it's an up-down, better some days than others kind of thing. I know it is feeding her yeast, how could it not? So, while I work at avoiding sweets, I still need to help out her rash in a topical way.

[whitekole]

I have had some luck with using unflavored unsweetened yogurt on my skin yeast issues. I would probably rub it on my baby then rinse it off well during his bath if he were having an issue like this.

[j_e_n_n_y]

My son was a real chubby baby and I remember being disgusted the first time I saw his neck "cheese". For him, the problem was milk dripping in the crease and me not knowing enough to really spread open the folds when I wiped him down or bathed him. Once you discover the problem, it's fairly easy to prevent the cheese and rash - thorough cleaning and baby powder, every day...especially during the summer months. We like California Baby's non-talc powder:

http://www.californiababy.com/calmin...er-2-5-oz.html

In the meantime, for the rash, I absolutely love Angel Baby Bottom Balm, from Earth Mama Angel Baby. I use it for everything from diaper rash to cuts and scrapes. I even tried it on a hot spot my dog had developed recently, which healed in just a few days. I have a full size that I keep in the changing table, and a trial size inthe diaper bag and in my purse.

http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/pr...om-balm-2.html

[marimara]

I always used diaper rash cream for this. Desitin cleared it right up but I'm sure any old (or natural) diaper rash cream will do this.

[bremen]

i have had great success with rubbing a little dry baking soda in the folds

[alivia]

thank you! these are just what i needed!

[Picturesque]

Along the same lines as the yogurt - you may consider sprinkling acidophilous (sp?) on the affected area. Rashes like you describe are often yeast-based and the probiotics will help get the yeast back in balance.

[isign]

I had the same problem when #2 was super chubby after a super skinny #1. I did not even think to keep an extra eye on that area. The ped said cornstarch, I used some baby powder (put in in my hand, and wiped the area). I also started checking it as part of our diaper changing routine so I'd remember it.