Reddit mentions of Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment, With Natural Aloe, 4 Oz

We use Earth Mama Diaper Balm after every change, and Boudreaux's Natural Butt Paste at the first sign of redness. So basically the same as your idea. I really don't like the Honest all purpose balm though, just a heads up. I don't think it smells great to begin with but once LO has peed, it smells much worse. Never tried California Baby though.

We've never had a full blown rash with this method except one time after my MIL overfed her pineapple at 10 months old 😡 and then tried to play it off like "she must be teething". Uh, no. It was the overdose of acidic fruit, but thanks.

apply this on the area that got hurt

The burning can just be due to the diarrhea and going all the time. Diaper lotion or something else with zinc oxide can help.

Looking again, I'm not sure why you were given antibiotics for a cold. Antibiotics don't do anything to a cold virus, since it's a virus and not a bacteria. Unless you didn't have a cold and it was something else.

In any case, eating simple non-seasoned foods like rice/chicken/lean meat and food without high insoluable fiber (vegitables) can help not irritate any inflimation you may or may not have going on. Immodium can help eliminate any urgency to go (use wisely and talk to your doctor). Butt cream can help keep your buthole from burning off. As far as crohn's starter packs go, that about covers it unless you want to add whatever medication your doctor perscribes, a bidet, and a heating pad.

Diapers and wipes are always good -- newborn or preemie size probably. That said, some diapers just don't fit great on some kids, and some kids will have more sensitivity to certain wipes, so it's hard to say exactly which type/brand to get. "Water wipes" (https://www.amazon.com/WaterWipes-Sensitive-Wipes-Count-Packs/dp/B008KJEYLO) are a really good sensitive wipe. I wouldn't necessarily send her too many/any bigger diapers yet. They'll just take up room and might be a brand that doesn't work great. A box or two of the next size up is enough for now.

A good diaper cream will probably also be needed. I'd recommend something somewhat "natural" like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P16ZXK/, again to help reduce sensitivity hopefully. I would avoid petroleum jelly based ones.

Some type of burp cloths. However diaper cloths (I can't remember if that's what they are called) work great. I can't speak for this brand but something like this.. https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-3-Ply-Prefold-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVWE. They are usually like a light linen/muslin, and usually fairly large square, and plain. They're easy to clean and big enough to fold over if part gets dirty, etc, and multi-use.


I would also avoid too many clothes. Some onesies with zippers is probably all that's really needed. Maybe also a nice soft hat as well, and some muslin swaddle wraps. Additionally, a warm, soft blanket or something to cover them when they go out. They're not supposed to wear anything bulky between the child and the carseat harness (ofc, they'll need a carseat if they don't already have one -- most hospitals won't release babies without one though, especially from the nicu).

Pacifiers are good too. Kids will probably find a certain kind they prefer, but I think this is basically what hospitals almost always use https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SCF190-01-Soothie-0-3mth/dp/B0045I6IAO.



They may also be recommended a vitamin like poly-vi-sol, or possibly other things, but this is hard to buy without being able to talk to her to find out exactly what is prescribed.

Similarly, bottles, nipples, and/or breastfeeding equipment, but this is hard to buy without knowing what she and the kid prefer. However, hand sanitizer for after diaper changes, and a nice bottle brush (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Bottle-Brush-Blue/dp/B000N0SNHY/ or https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Bottle-Brush-Pack-Blue/dp/B07DQQFP63/) are great to have.

Some type of food/meal delivery would be awesome. Possibly even a local housecleaning or laundry service too, depending on how independent she is.

And ultimately, money can help, as well as your phone number or contact info and an openness for contact and support.

There might be more that I can't think of. At this stage it's probably as important to get things to help her directly as for the baby. She may also have some medical needs depending on how the delivery went, and all that. Feel free to pm me too with any more questions etc.

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