Diaper Swappers

cowmommy · 06-05-2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiveblessings

I didn't read all the responses, but I've seen people suggest yogurt a lot for yeast rashes. I'm not sure if you're supposed to actually rub it on the skin or eat it though.

Both actually but if the affected person eats it daily the yeast should not be a problem anymore

massage mama · 06-05-2006, 07:10 AM

We had this issue too. I used silk liners I made myself out of Silk noile. Not only for the healing properties but to also protect his dipes from the Aquaphor and yeast creams etc.
Sunning the dipes for a few hours will kill the yeast for good.
T

Raquelita · 06-05-2006, 08:09 AM

Where can i buy Gentian Violet at?

Raquelita · 06-05-2006, 08:49 PM

Nevermind, i ordered it from the Target Pharmacy and will pick it up tomorrow.

If he were older i would be feeding him yogurt to help build up his acidopholus count, but he's just 2 months (and we have a history of dairy allergies in the familly to boot, so i'm even supposed to avoid dairy while bf'ing) so he's not touching dairy if i can help it until he's close to a year.

I will update you all on how the GV works. I will keep him in disposies for the next few days when treating with it so i don't stain my dipes. His poor skin is reacting to the GSE now and probably the disposies too and getting contact diaper rash on top of the yeast.

Shaineinok · 06-05-2006, 09:04 PM

One more tip yeast can live in a lot of environments so you might not be killing it in your dipes. I would add some boiling water to the washer to make sure its hot enough. You can get a proabiotic (accidopholis not spelled right sorry) from the heathfood store that will help you both. You can take it and it will get in the milk. Should be safe even with a dairy allergy.

rlharp5375 · 06-05-2006, 09:21 PM

The one thing I know from dealing with this off and on for years with my oldest ds, is that if it keeps showing up he probably has it in his mouth or in his digestive system. Did you use the oral liquid medicine that you swab in the mouth? I could only get rid of it when we used both the swabs and diaper cream. Also if it is in babies mouth you will have it on the breast too.

Good Luck it is not fun.

Raquelita · 06-05-2006, 09:36 PM

He was on 10 days of diflucan plus an antifungal cream and that shrank it but ddn'r completely heal it. He doesn't have it in his mouth and we don't have thrush. I take daily acidopholus too.

Raquelita · 06-08-2006, 09:00 AM

I got some Gentian Violet and have been using it twice a day for 2 days now. And his rash is *exactly the same*. Since Gentian Violet is only effective on yeast and not much else, i'm wondering now if it really is a yeast rash? I'm so confused. I took a picture of it and am hoping some of you more experienced moms can tell me if that's what it is. I'll be taking the pic down in a day or so. Thank you for any and all help.

The spots are flat bright red patches, but the skin around them is normal colored and not red. They look purplish in the picture b/c the Gentian violet dyed them. I'm giving him lots of air time, and he decided that pooping while i tried to take a pic of his rash was the way to go so don't mind that either.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...h/4efc497e.jpg

zonapellucida · 06-08-2006, 09:08 AM

I've seen this rash! Can you mix a few drops of tea tree into some zinc oxide cream? Slather generously at each diape change.. Desitin--the regular kind is good. Let me know how it goes and line the dipes so you don't have to try to remove the cream....

Raquelita · 06-08-2006, 09:13 AM

I got some Gentian Violet and have been using it twice a day for 2 days now. And his rash is *exactly the same*. Since Gentian Violet is only effective on yeast and not much else, i'm wondering now if it really is a yeast rash? I'm so confused. I took a picture of it and am hoping some of you more experienced moms can tell me if that's what it is. I'll be taking the pic down in a day or so. Thank you for any and all help.

The spots are flat bright red patches, but the skin around them is normal colored and not red. They look purplish in the picture b/c the Gentian violet dyed them. I'm giving him lots of air time, and he decided that pooping while i tried to take a pic of his rash was the way to go so don't mind that either.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...h/4efc497e.jpg

06-05-2006, 07:10 AM	#12
massage mama Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 246	Re: Yeast Diaper Rash that won't go away??? We had this issue too. I used silk liners I made myself out of Silk noile. Not only for the healing properties but to also protect his dipes from the Aquaphor and yeast creams etc. Sunning the dipes for a few hours will kill the yeast for good. T

06-05-2006, 08:09 AM	#13
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Raquelita Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,102 Ratings: 53 Feedback: 100%	Re: Yeast Diaper Rash that won't go away??? Nevermind, i ordered it from the Target Pharmacy and will pick it up tomorrow. If he were older i would be feeding him yogurt to help build up his acidopholus count, but he's just 2 months (and we have a history of dairy allergies in the familly to boot, so i'm even supposed to avoid dairy while bf'ing) so he's not touching dairy if i can help it until he's close to a year. I will update you all on how the GV works. I will keep him in disposies for the next few days when treating with it so i don't stain my dipes. His poor skin is reacting to the GSE now and probably the disposies too and getting contact diaper rash on top of the yeast. __________________ DS - 6 & DD 3.5 Newborn DS

06-05-2006, 09:04 PM	#15
Shaineinok Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,961 Ratings: 64 Feedback: 100%	Re: Yeast Diaper Rash that won't go away??? One more tip yeast can live in a lot of environments so you might not be killing it in your dipes. I would add some boiling water to the washer to make sure its hot enough. You can get a proabiotic (accidopholis not spelled right sorry) from the heathfood store that will help you both. You can take it and it will get in the milk. Should be safe even with a dairy allergy. __________________ ~~Shaine mommy to three great girls!~~ My blog YYMN spots available!

06-05-2006, 09:21 PM	#16
rlharp5375 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 595 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 94% My Mood:	Re: Yeast Diaper Rash that won't go away??? The one thing I know from dealing with this off and on for years with my oldest ds, is that if it keeps showing up he probably has it in his mouth or in his digestive system. Did you use the oral liquid medicine that you swab in the mouth? I could only get rid of it when we used both the swabs and diaper cream. Also if it is in babies mouth you will have it on the breast too. Good Luck it is not fun. __________________ CDing, BFing, babywearing, babyfood making, natural parenting, momma of 4.