Making this Homemade Diaper Rash Cream for Really Bad Rashes is easy and effective.
Side note—I published this post a few years ago. It has been very popular. I am republishing it so that new readers have a chance to see older content…
Both of my kids have really bad diaper rashes right now. When Desitin wasn’t working for my son a few months back and he had an extremely bad rash, I looked all over online.
I read multiple forums of people who had been told by their pediatricians to use the following formula. After reading about this concoction in over 10 different places (all who were advised by their pediatrician) I tried it out. My son’s rash was so bad it was raw. I put it on him and within 10 hours his rash was completely gone!
Because it worked so well I’m using it again on my kids’ rashes. They have a little bug of some sort. Runny noses and the runs so Desitin just wasn’t cutting it. I just changed my baby’s diaper and her rash has already greatly improved!
Having had it work wonders on my son a few months ago, and now on my daughter today I felt like I should share it with you.
Ingredients:
Antacid
Diaper Rash paste/cream (your choice)
spoon
cup
Paper towels
Diapers
Directions:
1. Spoon 3 heaping spoonfuls of cornstarch into a plastic cup.
2. Next, add 5 spoonfuls of antacid to the cup.
3. Mix well. It should be in kind of a paste consistency.
4. Then use wipes that do not have alcohol or other harsh additives—a safe choice is to use paper towels with just water to clean the skin.
5. Allow the skin to air dry a bit.
6. Then cake the rash with the diaper rash cream of choice. I prefer Desitin maximum strength.
7. Pour the antacid/cornstarch mixture over the Desitin/affected area and then sprinkle with cornstarch to keep baby dry. Doing this allows the skin to dry out first, the Desitin to stick, the antacid fights the acidity, and the cornstarch keeps your baby dry.
8. Make sure to check the diaper and change it often.
9. Reapply with each diaper change. If there is no improvement with this protocol in 24 hours call your Doctor.
This has helped us during those rare times when my babies have had severe diaper rashes and were in a lot of pain.
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What a crazy combo! I never would have thought to put cornstarch in! I am definitely saving this for next time we have a problem with diaper rash. Thanks, Anita!
Cornstarch is good for a rash as long as you are sure it is not from yeast. If it is a yeast rash, it can actually exacerbate it. It feeds the yeast.
Great tip, thank you so much!
Melanie makes a noteworthy point. Most stubborn diaper rashes ARE from yeast so if this combo doesn’t work within an application or two, I’d hesitate.
The mixture I use is:
Max strength desitin
hydrocortisone cream
jock itch/ antifungal cream (all items are over the counter)
This recipe has never failed to show results within a matter of a couple hours.
Yes, I actually have a yeast diaper rash infection post here.
I actually never think of this. I will save this for the summer, which is the time rash is totally a nightmare for me.
I saw all your recipes and what a great find, all of the recipes I will need to keep my home happy, natural, and easy. Thank you for all you do, and what you offer this world. Thanks a million!!!!!
The ingredients are easy to find. I’ll save the post and try to make cream if my children get rashes. Thanks for sharing.
Well,it’s a trouble for me as my son usually has diaper rashes. This recipe is not complex, I’ll try this. thanks for the post.
I used Desitin too. When rash was bad I gave him a bath and let him run around with no diaper. The fresh air did heal up the rash.
I love this homemade cream. It is very effective and affordable. My worries fade away since my baby is very sensitive. Thanks to you. Please share more tips and ideas.
I’m glad this helped you! Thank you!
Hi, the post seems quite resourceful and I must thank you for the efforts.
I had no idea that rash cream can make at home. It’s easy, I will make it for my son, and try how it works. Many thanks.
The name of cookies sound not easy but actually the recipe is simple and doesn’t spend much time to make. Thanks.
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I’m glad this helped you!
My son is also being harassed by using cholera, my wife and I are looking for ways to fix it, thankfully with your sharing, this is great.
Your homemade cream is really helpful and convenient for me when i find the food safety recipes to give my children for eating everyday. Thanks so much for your experience and sharing.
Hi Zame, I’m glad this helped you!
Cornstarch is good for a rash as long as you are sure it is not from yeast. If it is a yeast rash, it can actually exacerbate it. It feeds the yeast.
You just made it. It’s really awesome! It’s easy, I will make it for my son, and will definitely try how it works. Thanks!
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Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this. My Dad who’s been bedridden has severe diaper dark redness/almost black like burned probably from his urine. My mom was very worried because the nurses have tried different medications but to no avail.
I was visiting and couldn’t sleep until I found your blog. When I woke up the next day we purchased the items and substituted the corn starch with a gentle baby powder with cornstarch. We also lowered his diaper to only cover the areas that needed to be covered to let his skin breathe.
After the first application we saw great results right away. The burnt like skin got lighter and he completely stopped itching.
Thank you so much for this easy, natural and effective solution. God bless!
Amie, I’m glad this helped you! Thanks for stopping by!
Your homemade cream is really helpful and convenient for me when i find the food safety recipes to give my children for eating everyday
Thank you so much for this easy, natural and effective solution. God bless!
You’re welcome!! Glad it helped.
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