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Can 3 week old healthy baby use a+d diaper ointment at moms house & desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) paste at dads house?
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No problem: Both work equally well for diaper rash.
Answered 4/10/2013
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There are many options, keep diaper area clean and dry. Avoid trapping moisture in and ensure that the cream is absorbed.
Answered 2/28/2022
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