Wow thanks for all the suggestions ladies I switched from omo to ecostore, so maybe next wash I'll try detergent-free and see if that helps, or I'll do the strip wash - last strip was prob a month ago.

The redness is at the front and on the leg crack (iykwim) so I think it is from the pee, Pholi she may be starting to teeth as i think her pee has been more smelly lately and she is at the age (almost 5 months). Is micro fleece the same as polar fleece? Can I get it at lincraft?

Kim thanks will try the cornflour and might try coconut oil like someone here suggested previously (sorry I forgot who!)

OP that's impressive your dh can put together nappies at all - I might mention that to my dh and see if he takes up the challenge lol