Diaper Rash: Zyrtec

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Follow-up to Rash on Inner Thighs - Taking Zyrtec??

I posted yesterday about my 2yr 5mo old daughter's rash between her legs. The Dr's only suggestion (that we haven't already done) was to give her 1 teasp Zyrtec 1xday. We have already switched panties, switched Pull-ups, switched pants, used hydrocortisone, wiped her clean after accidents,etc. Has anyone given their nearly 2.5 year old Zyrtec syrup? Not sure if this is the right path to take. Thanks mommies!

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