nappy rash when using cloth

[levan]

I posted a while ago about my dd aged 16 mths who has recently started getting bad nappy rash in cloth which clears up when put in disposables. Got some good suggestions which I have tried but unfortunately we still have the problem. I have tried: Sudocrem, Kamilloson, Green People salve, washing at 90 degrees and washing without detergent (we have always used fleece liners). Would be really grateful for any other ideas, thanks

I use disposable liners and have never had a problem with nappy rash. I can't see how it would help but perhaps worth a go. You can get flushable and eco friendly ones.

Thanks - but I am reluctant to use disposable liners as we can't flush them due to temperamental sewage treatment plant. Also have been told fleece is better for preventing nappy rash - although it doesn't seem to be working like that at the moment!

The same happened with me-the following things really helped:

1. use camomile and honey tea (cooled!)to wipe bottom
2. use olive oil and/or calendula cream on bottom after changing
3. obviously change more frequently. Since doing these, I haven't had any further problems with nappy rash.

i have switched to bio this week due to a dh buying the wrong washing powder cock up - anyway we have rash sicne washing nappies in it so i am reverting back to non bio now. Had to be a sposie wearing boy 2 nights running now and both nights bloody huggies have left my boy with wet pj's.

I have tried the washing with camomile tea but not the olive oil - do you just put it on neat?

Fleece liners do not suit every baby (ask Flame). You cold try silk bourette liners, but they are pricey and need hand washing. Alternatively you could use a cotton wipe soaked in chamomile tea and wrung out.

I tend to use olive oil (organic virgin) neat on the bottom after most changes , after cleaning using either water or cooled camomile and honey tea with cotton wool.

Hi. I've had this problem with ds. We solved it by using Filetti washing powder (supposed to be good for sensitive skin but not available everywhere)and also putting him in disposables at night. I'd really like him to be in cloth at night but I've not figured out a way that means his skin is ok. It does mean that he basically spends half his time in cloth but only uses one disposable a day.

Sounds like my DS too. Nappies which are entirely lined with fleece, sewn in to cover everything that touches him, rather than just a fleece liner seem to help. We've got some pocket nappies which are like this (Wonderoo, Happy Heiny, Nature Baby Stuffable) and I hear the Fluffle is almost entirely fleece lined, although I haven't got one yet. There are probably more.

I do sympathise. It really limits your choice and options. We're using pockets because of this but the fit isn't fantastic on any of them so we have to change pretty frequently (which prob helps the nappy rash, of course).

Could try a Minki. they are all fleece, inside and out. and the legs bindings are also fleece over the elastic. maybe worth a try? i have slinki minkis. they are so comfy and soft.

I do also know that it can take skin time to adjust from disposable to washable and vice verca. I had about 2 days of very sore bottom when moved into cloth. i'd never go back... maybe this is also partly the problem?

perhaps you need to stick to cloth for example, and use some differnt creams i made up a lovely cream myself with aqueous cream, lavender and tea tree essential oils ( about 5 drops of each) then a good slug of olive oil and some chamomile tea made quite strong so didn't need to much volume.
mixed it all up in a pot. it is fantastic. smells great and cleared up dd bottom in about a day i reckon, after a bout of loose stools and sore bottom. also a really nice hand cream