Savvy Toddler Mom

With the birth of my third niece, I have been thinking about those newborn must-haves.  One of the biggies is “The World’s Best Diaper Cream” dubbed such by my sister-in-law nurse and brother-in-law pharmacist.  The secret formula is easy: mix Aquaphor with Creamy Desitin (both available at Costco, of course) at a 1:1 ratio and you’ve got the good stuff.  It works wonders.

I also recommend going to your local pharmacy and getting an ointment jar or two to put it in.  One for the changing table, one for the diaper bag.  And maybe one more on hand as a back-up for when the changing table jar runs out at the worst possible moment.

My recommendation on diaper cream application is to apply after EVERY poopy diaper.  I understand that it is the skin’s exposure to poop and urine together that causes diaper rash.  This rule of thumb has served us well.

Here’s a fun pic of the new family…