Nappy Rash

One of the most common issues for babies are nappy rash. All thanks to the constant wrapping of Diapers. There are definitely ways to reduced Nappy Rash like using Nappy or Cloth Daiper but being the lazy us, we still want to stick to Diapers. We were then being introduced to DESITIN nappy rash cream by our friends.

We were told specifically to use the blue color packaging one which is the Rapid Relief Cream which experiences tells that that it's easier to clean off and have a nicer texture.

DESITIN - Rapid Relief Cream

We were quite happy using it until Nappy Rash still appears after a while. We decided to bring the baby to the Pediatrician. He diagnose that it's due to the diapers. We were rather puzzled so we told him that we are using the Desitin, do we need to change or any recommendation? He told us that Desitin is good enough but we have to apply a thick coating.

That's where it dawn upon us that we have not used enough of it. We were using it like any other cream where a not to thick layer is applied. Instead, we are suppose to apply a reasonable thick coating so that it will act as a barrier.

We followed the advice and the rash clean up pretty fast. Thank goodness.

#Tip 1 

- Apply a generous layer of Desitin on the buttock

#Tip 2

- It's cheaper to get Desitin online vs over the counter. Counters are selling a 2oz version for $12+, however you can get a 4oz tube for just $10.

#Tip 3

- Always make sure to check the expiry date of the cream whether you are buying over the counter or online. This will help you gauge how much you can buy and store.

#Tip 4

When in doubt, it's always best to consult a Doctor than to keep trying different methods to get rid of the rash.

Philips AVENT My Baby & Me Apps

Finally I have the time to start blogging again. The past 4 months was very very busy yet enjoyable. There are a lot of changes and of cause a lot of things to adapt. One of the main activity will be feeding time. Started on a almost every 2 hourly feed to now having just 4 meals a day. It's a massive improvement for both of us. Now all our activities are planned according to his 3 main activities which are feeding, sleeping and diaper changes.

Being tired and having too much on the mind does take the toll on the brain. After repeating the same thing over and over again, after a while you will tends to mixed up when did I do what. One good helper that was being introduced to us is the Philips AVENT My Baby & Me Apps. This is one Apps that really able to help keep track of all the daily happening.

It helps to take care of feeding time and not just that, it even help you to record down which breast you started with and for how long if you are breastfeeding. When are all the baby nap time and diaper change are also recordable in the Apps. A true life savior when you are trying to adapt and still got so much to remember.

So far it seems it's only available for iPhone so iPhone users you are in luck. You can go over to iTune and search for My Baby & Me or head over to the website at http://www.avent.com/mybabyandme/