Here are a couple of pictures I took of the new Close brand PLA liners. The first image is of a liner that I used when my son had no nappy rash cream on. The liner was washed after use.
Here's a picture of that same liner, after being used when he had cream on his bottom. Again, the liner has been washed. You can still see the cream clogging the fine pores of the liner.
Now imagine what that cream could do to your nappies...
Even if you don't habitually use nappy rash cream or liners, it's a good idea to have a pack of liners on hand for occasions when you might need to use cream. Some creams are so thick that they won't even come off fleece liners.
The problem with creams directly on an MCN is that the cream will never completely wash out. It coats the fabric and creates an oily barrier which causes urine to repel. This in turn causes nappies to leak.
Of course, there are certain bottom creams that are better suited to MCNs than others, so if the rash is only very light then we recommend using one of the organic or MCN-specific creams (still with a liner). However, if your baby's rash is bad enough to require a pharmacy nappy rash cream, it really is very important to use it as much as is suggested by your doctor, maternal nurse or pharcmacist, but always with a liner! Sometimes even two liners can be useful.
The added bonus of using a liner inside the nappy is that it acts as a moisture barrier, wicking urine away from baby's bottom and helping a rash to heal more quickly.
For red bottoms, we recommend lots of nappy free time, warm water at every change, Babies Only powder and Nature's Child Bottom Balm.
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