I know we dont like bad mummy threads but I am one. I was so caught up in work this week that I neglected to take DD to the doctors when I know I should have. She had really bad nappy rash from Friday last week. I had almost got it under control until yesterday with MIL it got worse. She should have gone to doctor last night but didnt have time with DF at work.
Today at childcare it got worse. Really bad, so bad the skin started to come off. SHe has some infection, so bad its beyond creams. They will sting too much so she is on nappy free time as much as possible and just saline solution wash 4-5 times a day. Then Friday we goback to see how that has gone and then get the creams.
The nappy rash is mainly at the front, not so much around the bottom. The doc said its not from poo, its from wee getting caught under the skin. I just feel terrible for her as she is clearly not herself.
Big hugs for you and your dd, hope she gets better soon. After having ds poor dd2 was home with dh and mil who didn't think her green funky runny nose meant anything and sh didn't hear her crying at night. I took her to the dr as soon as I was home she had a really bad ear infection.
Ps my girls always end up with a nappy rash after seeing my mum she hates changing nappies. Hope you have better luck with your MIL
I am keeping her home from daycare so she can have no nappy for the day. Have put her in a huggies disposable tonight as I know they are best at drawing moisture away from the skin and no creams. gave her the saline solution wash down there and just patted dry. Hope it looks better in the morning.
oh it's ok, ds had a bad rash when he was about 6 weeks old and he was having trouble breathing one day and i felt so bad when I finally got to the doc and they called an ambulance, 'cause I didn't think he was that bad.
We all have moments like that.
after my ds rash i did find that keeping a pump bottle of ordinary water and some makeup rounds in a box was a great way to clean the bum without wipes because his skin was a bit sensative after that. I told creche they couldn't use wipes at all on him so they use washers. I use wipes now, but only curash brand, it's the only one that he doesn't react to now.
try washing her in a bath with oats in it. The oats make the water really soft and they help clear the infection to. My DD also used to get really bad nappy rash (and just from 1 wet nappy) so I had to go from cloth nappies to disposables. The cloth nappies used to keep the wee really close to the body but the disposables really drew it away.
She is jsut miserable today We have had lots of nappy free time today outside as well (thank goodness its a nice day) and she has had about 3 saltwater baths in the bathroom sink. She loves that! The skin is peeling away and it is still all red but it does look marginally better. Is down in bed asleep at the moment (with a disposable on). Hasn't done a poo today.
I might try the oats bath tonight. Cant hurt.
Also should I be avoiding acidy foods so her urine isnt as strong? The doctor didnt say anything about it but seeming the nappy rash is at the front more so than her bottom I am thinking strong urine might sting her.
My poor DD. Advice and vent
Reply With Quote
We have had lots of nappy free time today outside as well (thank goodness its a nice day) and she has had about 3 saltwater baths in the bathroom sink. She loves that! The skin is peeling away and it is still all red but it does look marginally better. Is down in bed asleep at the moment (with a disposable on). Hasn't done a poo today.
Bookmarks