“Babies are such a nice way to start people.”
― Don Herold
“Fo' Gawd, Miss Scarlett! We's got ter have a doctah. Ah- Ah- Miss Scarlett, Ah doan know nuthin' 'bout bringin' babies. -Prissy” - In the 1939 film - Butterfly McQueen to Vivien Leigh
― Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind
Laughter is like changing a baby's diaper. It doesn't permanently solve any problems, but it makes things more acceptable for a while.”
I have changed diapers. Although I was a medical intern when my children were born, I did manage to help and change diapers. That was a long time ago. My children are now 24 and 22. I now await the chance for Rick and I to change diapers on our grandchildren. Diaper rash is common. It is not the fault of the parent. It is the fault of the environment. You see- babies start getting Candida at a young age - months. This is the same fungal infection that plagues adults. This is a result of too much yeast in your diet- cheese, breads, and even vinegar products. For babies - it has little to do with diet.
If you have never changed a diaper, find a family member or friend with a baby and change their diaper.
I am NOT a pediatrician, but I am a healer. This was inspired by my daughter's soon to be fiance baby sister, Arabella having diaper rash. I know there are many remedies on the pharmacy shelves especially Desitine Ointment. Diaper rashes are common in babies between 4 and 15 months old. They may be noticed more when babies begin to eat solid foods.Diaper rashes caused by infection with a yeast or fungus called Candida are very common in children. Candida is found everywhere in the environment. It grows best in warm, moist places, such as under a diaper. A yeast-related diaper rash is more likely to occur in babies who:
•Are not kept clean and dry
•Are taking antibiotics, or whose mothers are taking antibiotics while breast feeding
•Have more frequent stools
Other causes of diaper rashes include:
•Acids in the stool (seen more often when the child has diarrhea)
•Ammonia (produced when bacteria break down urine)
•Diapers that are too tight or rub the skin
•Reactions to soaps and other products used to clean cloth diapers
•Too much moisture
The best treatments can be:
•Always wash your hands after changing a diaper
•Ask your doctor if a diaper rash cream would be helpful. Zinc oxide or petroleum jelly-based products help keep moisture away from baby's skin when applied to completely clean, dry skin
•Avoid using wipes that have alcohol or perfume. They may dry out or irritate the skin more
•Do NOT use corn starch on your baby's bottom. It can make a yeast diaper rash worse
•Do NOT use talc (talcum powder). It can get into your baby's lungs
•Change your baby's diaper often, and as soon as possible after the baby urinates or passes stool
•Lay your baby on a towel without a diaper on whenever possible. The more time the baby can be kept out of a diaper, the better
•Pat the area dry or allow to air-dry
•Put diapers on loosely. Diapers that are too tight don't allow enough air and may rub and irritate the baby's waist or thighs
•Use water and a soft cloth or cotton ball to gently clean the diaper area with every diaper change. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area. A squirt bottle of water may be used for sensitive areas
•Using highly absorbent diapers helps keep the skin dry and reduces the chance of getting an infection
Lets get some facts. Although the products on the market are used to prevent some products actually worsen. This is why I have researched some natural diaper rash products that you can make yourself for your baby
First you need to make Baby Flower Oil. This is simple. You will need some dry herbs as 1/2 cup of lavender, calendula and elder berry flowers with 3 cups of almond oil. You chop the herbs and put in a clean jar Put in almond oil and place in sunny window for 2-3days. Filter after 3 days and now you have your own fresh baby flower oil. You need to make the Diaper Rash Salve. This salve could also be used for men or woman with yeast infection near the genitals.
You need for this salve
1. 1 cup of baby flower oil
2. 1/2 ounce of beeswax ( I can provide that to you)
3. 5- 400 units of Vitamin E gel caps
4. 2- 1,000 units of Vitamin A gel caps ( can have vitamin D in the gel caps)
Heat your Baby flower oil you made 3 days ago. Must heat so you dissolve the beeswax. Put a pin hole in the vitamin E and vitamin A gel caps and squeeze. Pour the still hot mixture in a jar and let cool.
You now have your own natural remedy which I find more effective. The fun is that you make it yourself for your child. It can be used on abrasions as well as diaper rash
Flower Photographs: Top to Bottom: Calendula, Lavender and Elderberry Flowers
Until tomorrow...
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