Miracle Baby Bum Cream | While He Was Napping

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I can’t imagine that wearing diapers is all that much of a walk in the park, but let’s add to that severe diaper rash. Yeah, I think that walk in the park just turned into something more like being chased by zombies through the park in the dark with a broken leg…. or something.

Big J never really had any problems with diaper rash. The strongest thing we ever used on him was baby powder and a bit of Desitin. I know Desitin is pure evil in cream form, according to some. If that’s your stance, you might as well know now that this post is not for you. I’m not affiliated with any of these companies and I use these products when I feel it’s needed. Stick with what you’re comfortable with and please don’t jump down my throat for whatever reason. I’m just trying to share something that has worked for us.

Anyway, Little J has had a worse time with his diaper-wearing. Particularly right after he was born and anytime he has been on antibiotics. This kid’s poor little bum gets so sore and raw that he just whimpers and cries. It’s heartbreaking. So, we tried ointments and salves and powders and a combination of all of those. Finally, FINALLY, we found a concoction that works!

This stuff usually takes a few applications to clear up a rash, it’s not instant magic. But, once it’s applied (the application part is usually a rough for my little guy), he stops whimpering and will go play. Just make sure the skin is dry when you apply it. Little J also prefers to have powder over the top to help keep the diaper from sticking to his skin.

SUPER DUPER BABY BUM CREAM

Ingredients:

– Two 1.5 oz tubes (or one 4oz tube – I couldn’t find the big tubes, so I made do with the little ones) of A & D Ointment (or store brand equivalent works fine)

– 2 Tbsp Maloxx or Mylanta Maximum Strength (I used the Wal-Mart knock off)

– 1/2 big tube or all of a small tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Maximum Strength

– 1 oz tube Bacitracin First Aid Ointment

– One 0.5oz tube Clotrimazole Anti-Fungal Cream USP 1% (Anti-Fungal Cream – Athlete’s Foot Cream)

– One 4.8oz tube of Desitin Creamy (the one with 40% Zinc Oxide)

– One 0.5oz tube of Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Optional)

Directions:

– Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a small to medium bowl. I suggest styrofoam or plastic so you can just throw it away when you’re finished. I used one of our plastic kitchen bowls and it’s still got stuff in the textured outside of the bowl that I can’t seem to get off like a year later.

– Pour into air-tight container and seal. I don’t know an exact shelf life on this, but we’re still using the last of the batch I made in May 2013 and it’s still going strong. All the expiration dates on each of the tubes were a year or two out, so I feel like it’s still good. We don’t use it with every diaper, just the ones where we have to use water instead of wipes for clean up and if Little J is starting to get very red. An application at bedtime and the redness is usually cleared up by morning.

– When I apply it I usually try to scoop out a decent size glob and just drop it on the skin. It hurts to rub it so I avoid contact a much as possible. When it’s where it needs to be, I apply a thick layer of powder to keep the diaper from sticking to the cream. Make sure the skin is completely dry when you apply or you’ll just be trapping moisture against the skin… which will only make the problem worse.

If you’re interested in the purpose of each ingredient, sit tight and I’ll tell you why I put it in our cream.

*A&D Ointment – This is to try and prevent future bowel movements from coming in contact with your little one’s sensitive skin by forming a barrier. Acid in the stool can cause extreme irritation and is usually what creates the burning sensation on your child’s tushie. Think like severe sunburn kind of pain. Ow…

*Maloxx or Mylanta – This is an antacid that will help neutralize the acid. I found this was kind of hard to get to mix and stay mixed with the cream. If that’s the case, a quick shake of your container before application will solve the issue.

* Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Maximum Strength – Zinc Oxide is another barrier and helps keep wetness away from the skin. If you’ve ever worn wet clothes for an extended period of time, you know they chaff and that hurts. Same thing happens when your baby sits in a wet diaper for a while – hey, some times it happens. The problem is compounded when there’s acidic stomach acid in with the mix too. This helps protect that sore skin.

*Creamy Desitin – This does the same thing as the Boudreaux’s Paste, and you can opt for one or the other if you have a preference. I tried several recipes before this and it seems to work the best for us with both. Note: this needs to be the creamy version that has 40% zinc oxide in it to really work well. Check the label at the store.

* Bacitracin First Aid Ointment – My little guy will sometimes get so raw that it actually breaks the skin and he may or may not bleed a little from these sores. The first aid ointment is to try and keep those little abrasions clean by forming a barrier to future bowel movements and help them heal.

* Triple Antibiotic Ointment – Same purpose as the Bacitracin and you can again play with the brands, kinds and amounts on these two. In my experiments, this is what has worked the best for us.

* Clotrimazole Cream USP 1% – This is an anti-fungal cream and helps fight off any yeast infection that may be present. It’s not going to hurt your child (per my pediatrician, check with yours if you’re concerned) if there isn’t a yeast infection. While it’s uncommon with boys, it can still happen. And with all the ick and gross going on down there when we need this cream, I’d rather just try to prevent any other issues.

No doubt, this was a little expensive (around $20-$25), but it made a ton, it’s lasted well and it’s been a lifesaver when my poor little dude gets sore and red. I will be making more in the next couple months so we have a stash on-hand when this baby gets here. I filled two containers (a 6 oz container and most of a 4 oz container) with these quantities. Adjust as you’d like, but some of the ingredients come cheaper in the larger tubes. So, consider that if the cost is a concern.

I have given this to a couple friends when their babies arrived, along with a recipe – so they know what’s in it or can make more if they want to – and it’s received great reviews to far. Having fought with my almost-two-year-old to get his diaper back on, I know how tough diaper rash can be. With my first baby, I didn’t have a lot of experience with it and thought it was just a minor inconvenience, but with Little J it can be a serious cause for discomfort. And no one likes to care for fussy babies, even when they have a valid reason.

This post was written by Krista and originally appeared on While He Was Napping.

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