Diaper Cream

[happymom]

This question was prompted by another post about a parent providing crappy diaper cream for her child, but I wanted to ask...

I am diapering my second child and honestly didn't know there was such thing as a crappy diaper cream. I thought they were all mostly the same.

I don't use diaper cream on my infant unless he has a rash. I do not provide daycare with diaper cream either (even though they have let me know they are "out" of it a few times). If he had a rash that required continued treatment, then of course I would send something for him (usually I use shea butter or olive oil), but I don't see a need for on a day to day basis. The main caregivers in my son's infant room knows we don't use cream and they have never put cream on my son.

I guess it just seems trivial (to me) that a provider would complain about something that you don't use that often (or do you?). I also completely understand that in the other post it was part of a much bigger issue, which is why I didn't just add my question to that thread.

Please enlighten me!

[Blackcat31]

This question was prompted by another post about a parent providing crappy diaper cream for her child, but I wanted to ask...

I am diapering my second child and honestly didn't know there was such thing as a crappy diaper cream. I thought they were all mostly the same.

I don't use diaper cream on my infant unless he has a rash. I do not provide daycare with diaper cream either (even though they have let me know they are "out" of it a few times). If he had a rash that required continued treatment, then of course I would send something for him (usually I use shea butter or olive oil), but I don't see a need for on a day to day basis. The main caregivers in my son's infant room knows we don't use cream and they have never put cream on my son.

I guess it just seems trivial (to me) that a provider would complain about something that you don't use that often (or do you?). I also completely understand that in the other post it was part of a much bigger issue, which is why I didn't just add my question to that thread.

Please enlighten me!

I keep economy sized containers of both Desitin and A & D ointment. I use whatever works best on the child.

If a parent wants a different type of cream, they supply it and leave it.

It really doesn't bother me what kind as I've never really found any of them "easy" but you are probably spot on that it really doesn't have anything to do with ease of use and has more to do with "just one more thing". kwim?

[Alwaysgreener]

I agree with only using cream as needed. My state considers it as OTC and requires permission from parent. I have one parent that has said "we put it on everytime", I choose not to because it is a medication and should only used as needed, IMO.

[Second Home]

I also need a permission form for diaper cream ( chapstick , sunscreen etc...) , I only apply when needed and the parents must supply it .

I would rather have it on hand here than to have a child get a rash and have nothing to use to help . I have 1 child who is having some food sensitivities ( we are still in the process of figuring out what they all are ) he will be fine then have 1 very loose bm and he is instantly irritated and needs the cream . I would hate to have him be sore all day until he gets home for the parents to apply cream .

[Cat Herder]

I use a cream upon arrival and every change. It is a skin protectant, not a medication.

I also have three products that I use when I am treating monday rashes depending on their cause.

Each person does things their own way.

I assume the other provider did not like the butt paste because it can be gritty, difficult to spread and stains. It is a pasty brown color. Unappealing to some. :confused:

[sahm1225]

I think the provider was saying they gave her a tub instead of the squeeze container ones.

I actually provide rash cream. It's easier to just buy 2-3 brands that I like and it's easier since otherwise I would be storing 10 different kinds!

I'm guessing the cream was just the straw that broke the camels back. The parents seemed to be doing things that were getting under the providers skin and whether or not it was intentional, it happens.