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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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.
Kelly xx
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A big thumbs up for the Calendula Gel. Its natural and just fabulous... a little pricey, but just great!!!
Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
You can make Calendula cream quite easily - I gave it away for Xmas pressies one year when there was a baby boom in my family!
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Are you serious??!! Thats just fab!!!! You should share your recipe me thinks....
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