So, diaper rash struck Baby Cakes, and it has never really went away. This is a problem because we can't just slap some Desitin on her butt and go. With cloth diapers, you have to be careful what you use. Most conventional rash creams cause cloth diapers to repel pee. We tried everything anyway, because her poor little tushy was so red. Plus, she has super dry skin anyway, which doesn't help. AND genetics aren't on her side. Apparently I was prone to diaper rash, and so was The Man.
We ended up taking her to the pediatrician when I was sunning her butt and it looked a little blistered. We got a prescription, which meant that we either had to find liners, or go with disposables. We went with disposables, because we had them, and we only had to use them for a week. The cream worked wonders, and as it was doing it's butt rash magic, I did some research and came across something interesting.
You know what works for diaper rash?
Coconut oil.
Yep. Straight coconut oil. We tried it, and it sooooo works! Her bum isn't beautiful, because I'm not good at changing her as often as I should, but any rash that starts is cleared up almost immediately because of the oil. AND it helps her dry skin.
Awesome. I'm such a good mom.
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