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How do you deal with diaper rash?
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Avoid petrolatum products when wearing cloth

Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:33 pm

Just a heads up if U wear cloth diapers. Avoid using rash creams that contain petrolatum or any other petroleum derivative. This will interfere with the absorbency. Calmoseptine is a good choice because it does not contain petrolatum and it soothes the skin

Re: Avoid petrolatum products when wearing cloth

Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:28 am

Many rash creams are not "cloth diaper friendly." They will accumulate on the fibers of the cloth and be difficult to wash out. For a cloth-friendly barrier try virgin coconut oil. It easily washes out of cloth diapers and provides a good light barrier. I use it.

--John

Re: Avoid petrolatum products when wearing cloth

Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:21 am

Not to mention, it will interfere with the adhesive on the tabs. Found out the hard way when I put lotion on my hands for dry skin and had one heck of a time changing even with tape.

Re: Avoid petrolatum products when wearing cloth

Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:57 am

batman381327 wrote:Not to mention, it will interfere with the adhesive on the tabs. Found out the hard way when I put lotion on my hands for dry skin and had one heck of a time changing even with tape.

That would apply to disposables, not cloth, yes?
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