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Corn Starch vs Talcum Powder

September 21, 2010 C.M. asks from Detroit

Hello Mama's Yesterday I read a posted question looking for a certain brand of powder, in reading the answers one mother stated that talcum powder is bad for your h...

Never use Talcum powder on a baby. It causes inflammation of the lungs if it is inhaled and can stop or impair breathing. I really would suggest using a Cornstarch ...
I was the one who responded. I first heard about this around 10 years ago. Here are some links on the topic: http://www.ivillage.com/talcum-powder-safe-babies/6-n-...
Talc is a mineral and although it is extremely soft it is STILL a powdered stone that can be inhaled or end up inside the body where it can cause irritation, inflamma...

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Diaper Rash

January 8, 2011 K.M. asks from Seattle

How do I prepare the corn starch for my son's diaper rash. Do I just put powder on area or make a past?

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Diaper Rash

April 22, 2007 J.L. asks from Washington DC

I have a 10 month old daughter who has diaper rash pretty badly. When she has this before usually corn starch or butt paste would work, but it isnt this time. Anyone ...

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Diaper Rash

July 28, 2007 D.T. asks from Indianapolis

My son has had a bad diaper rash for quite a while now. I have taken him to the doctor and he gave us a cream to use on it. The rash will be almost totally gone and...

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Diaper Rash

February 19, 2009 A.L. asks from Seattle

UGH! That is my very thought when I open my son's diaper and see those nasty red spots. I think I have a drawer full of diaper rash ointments and cream, and have ev...

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Diaper Rash

April 4, 2008 K.K. asks from Detroit

Does anyone have suggestions how to treat very bad diaper rash?

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Diaper Rash

December 16, 2008 A.H. asks from Los Angeles

Tyler has suddenly developed Diaper Rash. Any suggestions to help him quik? Thank you...

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Diaper Rash

June 20, 2008 C.R. asks from Dallas

What is the best way to deal with diaper rash? How and when should i transition to a sippy cup.

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Diaper Rash?

November 12, 2009 J.S. asks from Dallas

My 6 month old daughter has what appears to be a rash but not quite a diaper rash. she has a few little bumps, can anyone tell me what this means? i would just take...

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Diaper Rash

April 7, 2008 A.C. asks from Los Angeles

My 6 month old son has his first case of diaper rash, or at least what I believe is diaper rash. I've tried all the diaper rash ointments on the market and none of t...

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