An Amazing Remedy for Diaper Rash

A month ago my good friend told me about her new favorite product when it comes to diapering: California Baby Non-Burning and Calming Diaper Area Wash. I put off buying it because Target was a little out of my way, but this past week my son developed a terrible rash, and so I made a point to swing by Target and pick it up. Before I tell you how well this stuff works, let me preface that by saying that this rash was the worst my son ever had. He developed two open sores that would bleed if wiped during … Continue reading

The Wrestling Diaper Change

I was on a parenting forum recently for mothers of multiples. One mother popped up and asked how she should deal with her babies’ incessant wiggling during a diaper change. I was surprised not only at some of the responses but also at the amount of people who have this problem. We have been in diapers for more than 8 years now. All of my children are two years apart and I refused to potty train anyone right before the next baby was to arrive. So that left us with two in diapers, or when the twins were born three … Continue reading

Baby Eczema

If your baby has had eczema or is prone to it, you know that it is a pain to get rid of and something that you have to really stay on top of in order to treat effectively. What Is It? Eczema is a skin rash also known as atopic dermatitis. It often crops up between the ages of 2 months and 2 years. In our experience, children usually outgrow it, but in the meantime, it leaves baby’s skin with scaly, red, itchy patches. If it is scratched too much it can ooze and bleed and become infected. Since it … Continue reading