What to do for DD's RED sore raw nose???

[kayte]

She still has lots of nose blowing left to do so I need some way to calm her red, irritated nose... Thoughts?

[srkaplan]

I HIGHLY recommend using Boogie Wipes for the future to prevent any further chafing. They are saline moistened wipes specifically for wiping the nose & I can't say enough good things about them. DD actually likes getting her nose wiped with them!

I'm not sure what to tell you re: healing the soreness already there, but I might try some aquaphor or vasoline.

[lizzywednesday]

Puffs Plus with Lotion tissues work for me when my nose gets that way! Buy them in the multi-packs and you will save a little $$.

You can also try smearing lip balm from a pot-dispenser or unscented lotion on the nostrils at night or after a blow with regular tissues, but that doesn't work as well as the Puffs. (Also, it ensures you won't be touching any boogers, keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum.)

[kayte]

I have never heard of Boogie Wipes before. I checked their website, it seems Walgreen's carries them. I might send DH to get some.

We aren't using regular tissues, we have cut up (soft) tshirts. If that makes a difference.

I thought about lotion but was afraid it might irritate it more. I might give that a try now that you reminded me there are tissues made with it on them.

[let73]

I might try some aquaphor or vasoline.

We use Aquaphor and it works great.

[Cam&Clay]

We used to use medicated Vaseline for DS1's nose, but they don't make it anymore. I could put it on his red nose at night and he would wake up almost healed. I would suggest Aquaphor or plain Vaseline instead.

[spunkybaby]

Try putting some aloe vera gel to help soothe and heal your DD's skin.

[elliput]

Lanolin nipple cream.

[octmom]

Aquaphor or Lansinoh have both worked really well in my house.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I've used Kleenex w/ Lotion for many years with *no* soreness whatsoever. The one time I tried Puffs w/ L, I could not say the same.

Hope DD's nose heals quickly. Nose pain is worse than the cold sometimes.

[pastrygirl]

Lanolin nipple cream.

:yeahthat: When I use that on my son's nose at night, there's HUGE improvement by morning.

[tmarie]

Aquaphor works wonders for us. I also make sure we use a gentle tissue like puff plus w/lotion when we're sick.

[jse107]

:yeahthat: When I use that on my son's nose at night, there's HUGE improvement by morning.

COuldn't have said it any differently! It's like magic!

[awoodm]

We use Aquaphor here, and Kleenex with lotion. The Kleenex makes a huge difference prevention-wise.

[HIU8]

We use aquafor and puffs. If it gets really bad I switch to neosporin.

[DrSally]

Aquaphor and puffs with lotion

ETA: Sometimes I use some lashano (sp?) since it's really sticky and lasts on the skin longer.

[DietCokeLover]

I LOVE Boogie Wipes. I highly recommend them. But, also agree with PPs that suggested Aquaphor. That stuff works on everything!

[dylansnan]

I guess I am the only one who hates kleenex with lotion- I think they make irritation worse and cause break-outs *and I don't have what I would consider sensitive skin*
This is my go-to for most skin irritation
http://www.jtreelife.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1
organic and not petroleum based :)

[srkaplan]

I have never heard of Boogie Wipes before. I checked their website, it seems Walgreen's carries them. I might send DH to get some.


In case you don't find them there, I've also seen them at Rite Aid, Babies-R-Us, and Toys-R-Us.

[newg]

I'd also go for the neosporin or the aquafore..........I've been using sensitive baby wipes on DD's nose for her current cold and it seems to be working.....