cheap diapers causing rushes

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  1. josephen

    josephen New Member

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    my wife bought some diapers; a different brand from the usual because they were on discount only to realise they are causing rushes on our little boy.
    we are not sure whether it's the diapers or some different.
    anyone ever felt with this kind problem?
    please advise
     
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  2. Decentlady

    Decentlady Active Member

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    Baby's skin is very prone to reactions. It is possible though that it is not the diaper that is causing the rashes as most diapers in the market are clinically tested.

    It is possible that the kid is wearing the urine soaked diaper for long enough to irritate his skin.

    You must frequently change the diapers and keep the area clean and dry. Use zinc based creams for the rash e.g. rashfree cream works awesome for rashes.
     
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  3. janemarie

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    Diapers shouldn't be causing rashes on your boys' skin. Like @Decentlady has said, as long as you keep your baby clean and dry it shouldn't happen. After using the creams try a little talc as maybe your boy is hot and sweating.

    Also, are the diapers the right size? If they are too small they could be rubbing on the skin and causing it to be irritated by the rubbing motion.
     
  4. thisnthat

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    The cost of the diapers probably has nothing to do with it. Some cheap diapers are made the same as the expensive ones. It may just be that the type of diaper you purchased has certain materials in it that your baby is sensitive to.

    Read the label. The stuff (like a gel inside the diaper) that is used to help keep babies dry longer can sometimes cause irritation, especially if your baby has extra sensitive skin. Some diapers also contain lotion. Some use different fibers to create the top sheet.

    If you can figure out which materials are causing the irritation, you can avoid them in the future.
     
  5. tyche

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    I think the answer to your question is quite easy. I think that you should stop using the cheap diaper and observe if the rashes will continue. If it stops, then your baby is obviously allergic to some of the materials used in that certain brand, especially since it's cheaper. So you just ought to switch to your previous diaper brand.
     
  6. Alexandoy

    Alexandoy Well-Known Member

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    Our policy when it comes the baby's needs is quality. Never sacrifice quality for the cost. That usually happens when you scrimp and buy new brands or the generic which is cheaper but not tested. Branded products that are already tried and tested are the safest for the baby so do not hesitate to shell out more if the branded is more expensive.
     
  7. AngelaMc

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    This sounds like diaper rash, which is caused by moisture and wetness. Make sure your keeping a dry diaper on your baby, I always used "Desitin Cream" it really is a good cream to use for this condition, it's sold at most stores and pharmacies.
     
  8. to7update

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    Yeah, that happens, sadly. :( When my kids were using diapers we tried a few brands, and we realized the cheaper ones caused them rashes, so we ended up paying the difference to have them healthy. We cannot save on our kids health!

    On the other hand, drying them really well when changing the diaper makes all the difference too!

    Good luck @josephen! :)
     
  9. thisnthat

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    I suggest doing some research. Some of those "cheap" diapers are made by the same manufacturers as the brand name ones. Some even still have the same characters on them, same features. They are just repackaged to be sold cheaper as a store brand or generic. This is true of many products.

    You might feel like you're doing something good, or getting better quality, but that isn't always the case. In many cases, you're just paying more for the same product.

    If your baby is having a reaction, the best thing you can do is check the materials so you know which ones to avoid in the future (since they are very likely also used in the name brand products).
     
  10. Mika

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    In some cases it's not the diaper which causes the rashes but it could be due to delayed change of your baby' s skin type. Some babies need a more frequent diaper change while in some cases the children should be left with alternate arrangements like clothe made ones.Use of anti-rashes creams and powders help reduce the problem to some extent too.
     
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    I am finding it hard to think the diapers were offered cheap because they had this problem. It's pure evil for manufacturers of this product to compromise quality when making diapers for babies knowing well infants have tender skin and can easily suffer from infection arising. If this is just a case of allergic reaction that will be understood and not one due to fake materials.
     
  12. Mika

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    Even I find it hard to believe that any manufacturer would want to put his company's reputation on risk but it's generally the skin of a particular child that cannot stand certain material for a long time. The rashes are normally caused by if a child has used a diaper for longer time or no proper care has been taken to safeguard his skin.
     

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