Is this diaper rash?

Question

I have a lil boy thats 1 week and 2 days old. And within the past couple of days ive noticed bumps around around his p***s

(not on it just around it) it doesnt look like diaper rash, it actually looks like zits... it looks like it has puss in them. Is this normal? Is there anything i can do to help it? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I have a 13 day old son too, and at his one week appointment I had the doc check out his butt. He has a little diaper rash but she said if it looks like he gets blisters on his butt to bring him back in. So check it out, and never forget the doctors office is a phone call away.  

Answer 2

Sounds like the normal condition many newborns have.  They also occur on the face.  Just keep him clean - don't scrub or open the spots, and point it out to your doctor at the next check-up.

Answer 3

I would say yes to the diaper rash let him air out more and lay naked and put something over his privates in case he goes like a clean wash rag and wash the area often .........he may have a reaction to any creams or lotions your putting on. I always found air and water fixes this Johnson's baby wash is also very gentile I use it on my own face because I'm very sensitive to things on my face with fragrance.

Answer 4

Probably diaper rash.  Make sure you are letting him dry completely before putting a new diaper on him.  Use A&D ointment on the area, or if it's bad or not going away, try something stronger, like Balmex or Butt Paste.

Answer 5

Baby acne is caused by the sudden hormonal change. It could be either this or diaper rash. Don't worry about asking too many questions of your pediatrician. If this is your first, it is perfectly normal to worry about everything, ask, ask ask.

It will help you get peace of mind, and maybe a little sleep.

Answer 6

def diaper rash........i agree...butt paste works wonders...but it smells kinda fucnky.........take ur baby to the doctor........PLEASE!!!!!!!!

good luck..............