ask: Can goodnights for bedwetting give diaper rash
By
Anonymous
March 8, 2011 - 5:50am
Rate This
My bottom and privates are all red and sore after using goodnights for bed wetting but I'm 15 how could I get diaperrash and how can I help it
Rate This
All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.
Add a Comment6 Comments
Hi Anonymous,
March 8, 2011 - 7:44amThanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
The skin needs to breathe, and anytime you have moisture on the skin for an extended period of time, it can cause irritation (diaper rash). Likewise, there have been reports of some diapers having chemicals that can cause irritation to sensitive skin (I haven't found reports of this related to Goodnites).
Ways of treating diaper rash include taking on a proactive effort of using a corn starch based powder or diaper cream to help absorb moisture and protect the skin from further irritation.
Have you seen a doctor about this condition? It is a real medical condition that the doctor may be able to treat.
Check out this link about the condition:
KidsHealth: Enuresis Information
Hope this helps! Good luck, and let us know how you're doing.
This Comment
Hey is baby powder even when 15 and just bed wet
March 8, 2011 - 10:18amCan you re-word your question? Are you asking if baby powder is still effective when it is wet? Are you 15 years of age, and wetting the bed?
Please let us know what you are experiencing, and we can help you answer your question.
March 8, 2011 - 10:44amyes im 15 and wet the bed and i thought baby powder was just for babys not even for wetting bed but my bottem really hurts
March 8, 2011 - 2:13pmThe idea with the baby powder is to use it when you put the Goodnites on, so if you wet during the night, it will protect your bottom a bit. A layer of diaper creme will do the same thing if applied at bedtime. Please also read the link I provided in my last post. You may not have to endure this condition ongoing. Your doctor may have some ideas to treat it, and we are here to help you advocate for your health.
March 9, 2011 - 7:48amGood luck!
My son has used different types of overnight pants, and the Goodnights actually always give him a terrible rash, while none of the other brands do. We use Underjams brands and even the DollarGeneral store brand ones and he's never had any problems with them. He rarely even got diaper rash when he was an infant while using all different types of diapers, so i think there is something with the Goodnights that might be more irritating than other brands. I also mentioned this to a friend of mine who said she noticed the same issue with her daughter, and only with the Goodnights. So maybe switching to a different brand would help. Best of luck!
October 21, 2011 - 2:39pm