Natural nappy rash cream

[~Debbie~]

try just using corn flour. I have been told that its what they used in the 'old days' and works just as well as the commercial stuff, some people say even better.

[Olive]

try the gaia soothing lotion!
im weary of using too much powder as it abosrbs the urine but leaves it to sit on the skin IYKWIM

[Lulu]

Zinc and Castor Oil cream is a WEAPON against nappy rash.

[KatieRabbit]

Try olive oil or almond oil rubbed into the area after each nappy change. It creates a barrier against moisture getting to the rash, whichis how you stop the rash developing.

[bon]

I agree on the zinc and castor oil cream. I have also heard that rosehip oil is good for nappy rash, amongst other things. I haven't used it for that, but I do use it on my face - its a natural form of vitamin A (as in retinol and all those chemical anti-aging creams) and is good for scars and stretch marks and the like.

[LimeSlice]

Calendula ointment is great...its a mix of beeswax and calendula - get it at any health food shop or where you buy your essential oils

Good luck with the rash, hope DS feels better soon!!

[BellyBelly]

Yep calendula is a great natural one. I swear by sudocrem which is zinc based, it worked a charm and quickly too. You'd be surprised about some of the baby preparations on the market - some of them still contain some interesting bits and pieces in them. J&J are the worst. Its simple though - read the ingredients and if there is anything you don't know what it is (you know those scientific words!) then its probably not natural.