Cloth Diapering and Barrier Protection

[nadoja]

Ok, so I am stashed up and good to go with cloth diapering my first baby who is due this month. I have read so much information on cloth diapering. I chose to start with Indian Prefolds with Hemp Inserts (if needed), and a few Proraps Classic Diaper covers. My question is what do you all use for barrier protection against irratation? Do you use a cream, an ointment, or none at all. Thanks in advance! -Jen

[HeliMom]

Originally Posted by nadoja

Ok, so I am stashed up and good to go with cloth diapering my first baby who is due this month. I have read so much information on cloth diapering. I chose to start with Indian Prefolds with Hemp Inserts (if needed), and a few Proraps Classic Diaper covers. My question is what do you all use for barrier protection against irratation? Do you use a cream, an ointment, or none at all. Thanks in advance! -Jen

We used nothing, changed the baby very often, lots of nekkie time and did part time EC when she was able to sit unassisted. We never had a diaper rash problem

[akat]

My son had a diaper rash and I tried everything in terms of different creams and different wipes, including home made and plain water. I finally solved the problem with Johnson and Johnson brand wipes. No cream needed, no more rash ever.

[P.J.]

We use Weleda Calendula Cream,it's all natural. The baby only had an irritated bum at first, now he doesn't anymore. I still use the cream sometimes just in case.
For wipes I made my own using a kit called Cheeky Wipes, the American version is called Bottoms Up. You could just as easily make your own but I was lazy. It's just little washcloths soaked in water with a little essential oil. So far they work great!

[Super~Single~Mama]

Since I switched to cloth, I use nothing. My son has never had a diaper rash.

[Amanda L]

I used nothing at first without problems. Later on he started getting red from eating solids or if I switched detergents. Then I used Desitin with a liner or CJ's butter.

[jeminijad]

The only time we get a rash is if a poo diaper isn't changed promptly.

As long as you aren't leaving a child in a wet cloth diaper 3+ hours, most kids will be OK.

If they aren't, you can do Lansinoh, CJ's Butt-er, Northern Essence, California Baby cream, or disposable liners with regular Desitin/Balmex.

[cocoanib]

Lot's of no dipe time and oil.
We use a lavender mix or coconut mix.

[cristeen]

We use fleece liners at night now that i can get away with not changing him then. Other than that though, i dont use anything to prevent. He'll occasionally get a bit red if i let him sit in a wet dipe or if he eats something, but i treat with coconut oil or aloe vera, depending on the type of rash.

[ciga]

When he does get a bit of red-butt we use and love Weleda Calendula Diaper Cream. Maybe we use it once a week. Otherwise he just gets lots of changes and naked butt time.

[Knitting Mama]

Any cream with zinc in it runs the risk of making build up on your diapers that waterproof them (instead of making them water absorbent). I like the Better Balm from Punkin Booty. Cecilia has never had a full blown rash, but she has had redness or irritation, and the BB works wonderfully and smells delicious!

[BathrobeGoddess]

moved to diapering

[treeoflife3]

i really like lusa organics booty balm stuff. I also use california baby with a liner (just some fleece I cut up)

I've also discovered recently that olive oil is really awesome to help moisturize and heal rashes. My kiddo gets dried out when I use california baby so the olive oil acts as a barrier while healing and moisturizing. super awesome

[Perdita_in_Ontario]

DS gets horrible rashes in CDs unless I'm very careful. He just has reactive skin - so did his sister. We use synthetics exclusively, and also part-time EC. The combination has really helped his skin. I also use a calendula cream if he starts to look a little rashy.

[ChetMC]

When We Used Zinc

When we have used zinc oxide creams we've used them with a flushable liner (like a piece of heavy tiolet paper). For the most part though, we have not needed to use barrier creams for long term use with our kids.

A fleece liner works well for a lot of people. For older babies and toddlers we use a pocket diaper at night and they are usually lined with a synthetic that feels dry.

[cinnam0n]

We use California Baby diaper cream at night, along with a fleece liner to protect the diaper (fuzzi bunz). For the few times she's had diaper rash, we'll use that or California Baby Calendula cream with a fleece liner.

[Hannah32]

I cut up one of hubby's old t shirts and stick it to his butt when I put the Balmex on. I do hope it's ok just to wash the bits with the rest of the diapers. The CD workshop I went to suggested this, and I don't recall anything about having to wash them separately.

[nadoja]

Thank you all for the feedback!