What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away

Some rashes are more stubborn than the most powerful diaper rash cream. This is what works.

For most babies, Balmex and Desitin really does the job and quickly clears up the standard rash. Sometimes, though, diaper rash is more stubborn. These persistent types of rashes might appear when your baby is teething, or if there’s a dairy allergy.

Of course, first try the standard route. Change the diaper extra often, making sure it’s always dry, adding new diaper cream with each change.

When the standard route doesn’t work, though, this may be your answer. Note that if the rash is pimply, this will not work. Of course, first discuss with your doctor when trying any new treatment.

Diaper Rash Cream Recipe:
One Part BalmexOne Part Bacitracin/Bactroban + One Part Aquaphor

Note that Bactroban is available by prescription only, but Bacitracin is the over the counter version. Mupirocin is the generic name.

Mix and apply; change your baby often as you usually would when treating any diaper rash.

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23 responses to “What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away”

  1. Gittel Avatar
    Gittel

    when the rash has small pimples it may be a yeast infection

  2. rachel Avatar
    rachel

    Seal this mixture with corn starch and it’s guaranteed to clear up the rash

  3. miriam Avatar
    miriam

    amazing how u always know what to post!!

  4. G Avatar
    G

    Or caldasene powder- available at local pharmacy

  5. le Avatar
    le

    Regular baby powder

  6. d Avatar
    d

    Dr Smith diaper rash cream is amazing!!

  7. St Avatar
    St

    I’ve found that EVO works amazing and even better than most creams. Especially for the bad teething rashes

  8. ruchie Avatar
    ruchie

    Don’t forget triple paste! Best cream for diaper rashes

  9. Mushky Avatar
    Mushky

    Thank you for this post! For yeast related rashes, French Green Clay Powder (in powder form, carried in pharmacies and on amazon) works incredibly well. We used it on our kids when all other creams failed.

  10. cs Avatar
    cs

    Agreed. Triple paste is by far the best. Most pediatricians recommend it. Always works!

  11. Chaya Avatar
    Chaya

    Does it have to be Balmex or would any diaper rash cream work?

    1. GH Avatar
      GH

      Olive oil and then corn starch works wonders sometimes too!!!

  12. Esther Avatar
    Esther

    Hi, this is no advert or anything. My baby thank G-D never really came up with a real heavy rash so far, B”H. As soon as I see redness I give him some of this wool into his nappy. A friend recommended it to me and it works wonders. I have noooooo idea how this works, but it’s the best. It’s natural, I just read you can actually also wash and reuse it. I can’t apply a cream on shabbes so this wool is a life saver.

    https://en.medesign.de/frontend/shop/showArticle/healing-wool/97

    This is from Germany but I am sure there must be something similar in USA!

    All the best

  13. Chanala Avatar
    Chanala

    Corn starch will make baby’s bottom feel brand new. Use generously. Works every time. It might get rid of yeast infection (worked for my tinoket)

  14. mother Avatar
    mother

    my baby’s bottom is always red!! I went to the doctor and he prescribed every cream!!! I tried this and it finally helped!!! does diaria cause diaper rashes!!! my baby has tons of diarias!!!

    1. other mother Avatar
      other mother

      I totally agree! My babies butt just doesn’t take any creams. He has a huge pimple on it and her can’t sleep. I ca’t deal with butts. They give me so much trouble. Actually I give him miralx in his bottle and he doesn’t poop as much but his diaper rashes are crazy

    2. mom Avatar
      mom

      Yesss! My baby’s butt is as red as it gets. He has a lot of small pimples and he can’t sit. I’m also looking for a new diaper brand. They are super itchy and he is always itching his butt. He poops so much that I change his diaper ten times a day! My daughter also poops in her bed and I have to get up every night to change her linen. Do you mind doing an article on how to stop pooping in bed? We love your articles. They always are right on spot! Keep up the great work!

  15. first time mom Avatar
    first time mom

    my baby had a bad rash which ended up being strep!! Dr said can take months to clear up!

  16. Malki Avatar
    Malki

    Corn starch on top of Metanium (UK) worked when nothing else did!!!!

  17. S. E Avatar
    S. E

    Best treatment EVER! From my pediatrician:
    Raw egg white!! It’s amazing! Gloop it on. Let it dry for a minute (blowing it helps). Add diaper cream if you wish but not necessary. Voila! By next diaper change, baby will be as good as new.

  18. Rachelli Avatar
    Rachelli

    Bepanthen consistently, every single change is the only thing that’s working for my baby’s really bad teething rashes. Her diapers are also much worse than usual so she gets sore from sitting in them even for a minute. As soon as a he’s changed with bepanthen, she’s calm again!

  19. A mom Avatar
    A mom

    A diaper rash that doesn’t clear up is usually a sign of yeast. Probiotic is a must, it will help clear the yeast in the body. Daktarin cream and miracle clay powder helps for diaper rashes too.

    1. GB Avatar
      GB

      Many times when a diaper rash is on a constant basis, it can be a sign of a food intolerance. Do your child a favor and try to figure out what’s causing the rash. I had it with my daughter and she was sensitive to milk. Bh as soon as I stopped the milk it was gone, she didn’t haveto suffer any longer.

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