Toddlers And the Use of Balmex How Often Is Ok Everyday ? Posted: 07-09-04 21:32pm
I resently called my doctor because my
three yr old has redness on her genital
area thr doctor suggested that I not bath
her everyday and that I shoudn't use
balmex everyday how could this be I
f=would think to bath her is to keep her
clean?
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 07-29-04 06:43am
Sorry I don't know what balmex is - &
would have thought that if the rash is
specific to the genital area that bathing
& then using a soothing cream daily
would be the right thing to do. Perhaps
change creams etc.
However, I would also think carefully
& honestly regardless of the
difficulty & emotional issues as to
whether anyone could be interfering with
your daughter. A rash specific to this
area at that age & if she's kept
bathed etc, has no allergies, but does
have say daycare, preschool, babysitters
or anyone who could touch her (that
includes young children - who may be
copying on her what is/was done to
them!!). Believe me I do know how
distressing this thought & reading
this is, but she's your daughter & at
3 can not protect herself & may not
have the knowledge or ability to tell you,
so it is up to you.
