As any mom would attest, motherhood is a constant process of trial and error. There is no handbook or directions that gets handed over as you and your new bundle of joy are discharged from the hospital. It’s learn as you go and always trust your instincts.
I’ll never forget the day I brought Landyn home from Los Robles hospital. I’m certain I could have walked myself out of the hospital having a quick whambamthankyoumaam delivery, but it’s procedure that I too, be given the formal paraded escort out in that lovely silver wheelchair loaded up with balloons, flowers, suitcases, diapers, and other memorabilia.
The whole thing was being filmed, and I just remember feeling less than enthused that this vulnerable, hormonal, emotional state I was currently in, was being captured forever. I was in complete shock that this tiny baby, that didn’t even fit into the newborn sized homecoming dress I had anticipated, was MINE to take home.
My entire pregnancy I was busy getting ready, reading every parenting book there is, making sure every single Babies R Us registry item was fulfilled, and listening to the advice of fellow mommas.
But it wasn’t enough.
I remember glaring at the hospital nurse as we parked ourselves in front of my passenger side door in the loading section of the hospital parking lot. I was certain she had forgotten to give me the most important discharge information of all: Motherhood 101. I looked at her with complete desperation, and while I’m certain I wasn’t her first scared to death first time momma she crossed paths with, she simply smiled and said good luck.
3 years later, I can honestly tell you that no parenting book, completed baby registry (although we do swear by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste even through the toddler years), or family member is going to give you the answers. The secret to becoming a new mom is trusting your gut.
I believe being a mom involves being present day after day and meeting the needs of our children to the best of our ability. What to Expect When Your Expecting and amazing diaper rash cream are helpful tools that make our job a little easier.
Even though we are in the toddler stages in our home, we still rely on Boudreaux’s Butt Paste for her sensitive skin. After just one application, her chapped skin is clear and smooth. As a momma its a great feeling to be able to stand behind a product that really makes a difference for your child.
What is your new mom secret? Whether it’s how you best kick a bad diaper rash or how you soothe your upset child? We would love to hear from you.
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We use barrier creams and air dry whenever possible.
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non giveaway related…you delivered at los robles?? did you like it?? that’s what we’re planning for but i haven’t talked to anyone who’s actually had the experience there!
I used baby powder and baby wipes to prevent diaper rash
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I always found a night time diaper rash relief cream was most effective and soothing for them, and I also changed their diapers more frequently when they had a rash.
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it’s been a long time since I’ve had a baby but I remember changing diapers frequently and using a diaper rash ointment
a lot of time without a diaper on
I tweeted too
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i tweeted here:
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We didn’t have any fancy cremes when my children were young, so we put corn starch in a frying pan and browned the starch and put it on to their bottoms. We also tried to leave their diaper off to be sure their bottom was dry before putting another diaper on.
i may not be a mama, but i have a nephew, so that counts.. right?
And I’ll go with the answer of “boudreaux butt paste” is the way to go!
We swear by a sprinkle of baby powder…even now that we are diaper free (for the time being!
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We use a barrier cream, change diapers regularly and give our sons oatmeal baths!
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I always change my babies diapers very often to prevent rash, wash them well evernjghy and use a good diaper cream in between. If they do get a rash, I let them go without a diaper as much as possible!
I tweeted this giveaway:)
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this is the product we use, we also cloth diaper and i think that keeps rashes down too
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I like to kick diaper rash by air drying — easier done in the summer, though, when it’s warm out!
Being sure to change diapers often, keep the skin clean, and using a skin protectant, works well.
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I absolutely use BUTT PASTE! I swear by it. I don’t give my advice to friends, unless they ask …. except for when it comes to Butt Paste and Sophie the Giraffe. Hands down, the best.
we use all natural organic diapers and wipes- and lots of rash cream
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We used Butt Paste and tried to let them get as much fresh air as possible.
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Lots of cream, applied multiple times a day
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I used Desitin, then patted it with baby powder, making sure it stayed on for a longer time
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Frequent diaper changes and airing the area out as much as possible.
In addition to change diapers more often, we used chamomile cream to help.
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Changing often and keep the area dry and clean is the key. I let my babies bottom air dry whenever possible. That really makes them feel better and the rash will be gone in no time.
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Changing a wet diaper as soon as possible and I let my little one run around naked after the bath to air/dry out. We can’t live with a barrier cream like boudreauxs
i change diaper often
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I swore by Desitin until I found Butt Paste- it’s the bomb. And the anti-Monkey Butt powder, it’s wonderful.
frequent fress air & sunshine
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I changed cloth diapers often and let him air dry.
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I use cloth diapers and try to change them as soon as I notice they have soiled them. If I notice any redness, I apply a diaper rash cream before it gets too bad!
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we love to use diaper ointment. I also give my kids a bath to help soothe the pain and change their diapers frequently.
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My best tip for preventing and healing diaper rash is, to let my son go without a diaper for 30 minutes , twice a day, to air out his little bottom…it works wonders!
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Frequent diaper changes, soothing baths and diaper ointments all seemed to help. Thanks for the chance to win!
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It’s been a long time since my children were babies but frequent diaper changes and lots of baby powder was the answer then. I wish I had known about Butt Paste. I think it would have made things a lot easier.
I use something on her bottom at bedtime to prevent it.
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My mom swore by baby powder and frequent diaper changing. And cloth diapers! The disposables do what they say and hold the moisture in
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Always have baby wipes handy! They are lifesavers!
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We would try to prevent diaper rash by changing the baby as soon as possible after the diaper is soiled. We also used creams on rashes.
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Vaseline works well at preventing diaper rash in the first place! Thanks for a super giveaway!
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There’s so much to learn as a new mom. I did a lot of rocking with my little one when she fussed.
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I haven’t had to deal with diaper rash personally but I’ve learned from my friends that Butt Paste is miracle stuff and I include it with my gift at every baby shower.
When my children were in diapers I would help prevent diaper rash by changing their diapers often and letting them run around without a diaper when I got the chance.
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I change the diaper often and keep the area clean and dry, my kids didn’t have much bad diaper rash, use the Boudreaux’s Butt Paste as soon as you see the rash and it kicks the rash fast.
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I don’t have any children of my own, but I have heard that aloe vera is very useful for rash prevention and treatment.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/312607093448384512
Try to prevent diaper rash by drying the bottom thoroughly and then leaving the diaper off a while to get some air.
our little guy is 4 months, and no diaper rash yet, so we haven’t had to do anything
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I’m a HUGE fan of Butt Paste, along with some fresh air.
Keep them as dry as possible while in diapers and let that butt air dry when you can.
I like using oatmeal baths to sooth rough bottoms!
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A warm bath with no soap, air dry the bottom and butt paste (we lived by this stuff with our daughter when she was in diapers)
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