We’ve been dealing with diaper rashes since my son was born. It’s been a frustrating endeavor trying to find out the cause for his chronic diaper rashes. We’ve tried every brand of wipes and diapers on the market (except for cloth) and have used more creams than I can keep track of. Apparently they weren’t effective enough to be memorable. We’ve even gone so far as to try and identify potential food allergies or sensitivities, to no avail. I’ve come to the conclusion that a combination of sensitive skin and the fact that his skin doesn’t like to be wet for any length of time results in frequent diaper rashes.
I’ve tried numerous creams, butters, pastes, and oils for my son’s diaper rashes. Most of them either don’t work at all, or only work temporarily. I recently had an opportunity to test out some products from TriDerma’s new baby care line. Here is a little more information from the site:
Triderma MD Baby skin care features our unique AP4 Genuine Virgin Organic Aloe complex which naturally has over 200 healing properties, healing botanicals, and other specific ingredients to provide healing for the toughest skin problems.
The first product I tested out was the Severe Diaper Rash Fast Healing Cream. The first thing I noticed about it was the texture and consistency. It is definitely more of a cream versus a paste (which I prefer). One of the things that bothers me about zinc oxide based creams is that they leave this pasty residue that becomes impossible to clean off skin. The skin absorbs the diaper cream well (unlike “pasty,” zinc oxide based creams) and it does not contain any fragrance. It leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized while working to provide a protective barrier against moisture. I started using it after my son had a rash but I’ve continued to use it as a protective mechanism against future rashes. With the initial use, it took about a week for the diaper rash to go away completely although I noticed an improvement after just a few uses. To give you an idea of how bad my son’s rashes can get, his skin was bleeding when we first started using this. I was a little concerned it would sting since his skin was so raw but I know it didn’t because he kept asking for more. By the end of that first day, while it was still red, it had stopped bleeding. The active ingredients are AP4 Aloe, Zinc, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Oat Protein, Shea Butter, and Allantonin, all of which are natural (I googled them all for you!).
The second product I tried was the All-Purpose Aloe Healing & Cleansing Gel. I always keep Aloe Vera handy for our hot, Southern California summers since my husband burns even when he uses sunscreen. This gel, designed specifically for babies, is actually a waterless skin cleanser and protectant in one product. It contains AP4 Genuine Virgin Organic Aloe and Allantoin and provides relief for irritated skin, cuts, scrapes, and burns. It’s definitely a diaper bag must-have, particularly when children start to become exploratory and mobile. I like to use it on my son’s cheeks which seem to get red and irritated with the wind, and under his chin where he drools when he’s teething. It has the same cool feeling you’ll find in aloe vera and leaves skin feeling moisturized (and not sticky like some gels). The gel is also fragrance-free.
TriDerma’s baby care line also includes the Extreme Itch & Dryness Fast Healing Cream, formulated for dry, irritated, itchy, chaffed skin. If your child has a skin condition like Eczema, this is a great alternative to steroid creams. I haven’t tried this product but I think if I had a child with a serious skin condition, I’d be willing to opt for a natural remedy first.
TriDerma’s baby care line is sold exclusively at Babies R Us and products retail for approximately $15.00. This would make a perfect shower gift for an expectant mom!
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Thank you for this GREAT Review. I am about to be a GRAMMA for the first time in OCT. I am a Pediatric Neonatal Nurse, and I have MY favorite Diaper remedies, but I love to know what other people LOVE and what is new on the Market!!!
thanks!
Leslie