How do i get Cream out of the nappy???

[angelbuglet]

My little man has had the worst nappy rash (oddly he was in disposables i was trying to use them up before going in the cloth full time) but it was just getting worse so i have put him in cloth- thinking it may be a reaction to the sposies- but i also used sudocream on him... How do i get it off my bumgenius nappy???
Also any tips on getting his butt to clear up without ruining my nappies???
( i have given him as much nappy free time as i can but its very chilly)
oh and he is pooing like every nappy, i change asap... and he is 4 weeks old

Thanks

[Peach_Bums_Mum]

You can strip wash the nappy with some dishwashing detergent and hot water, then rinse rinse rinse. That should get it off.
There are other things you can use instead of thick zinc type creams which work effectivley and are better for use with MCN, like paw paw or calendula ointments. I also use Curash baby powder regularly without any hassle. Perhaps you could also try just using a natural fabric against his skin, and changing really often, wiping with a natural cleanser at every change.
Goodluck

[angelbuglet]

I will try that Thanks...

Next dumbish question... What is a natural liner? Can i make one easily or would i be better to buy them?

Thanks sooooo much for the many helpful answers!

He is changed about 2 or 3 hourly - every time he has a feed.... and immediately if i suspect a poo....

[kermi]

Next dumbish question... What is a natural liner? Can i make one easily or would i be better to buy them?

Only dumbish questions are the ones we don't ask!

Natural liners are usually raw silk like these or these and are very effective in assisting healing of nappy rash. You are much better off buying them as it's not easy to get hold of raw silk.
Otherwise I think the PP meant using nappies with a natural fabric liner like cotton, hemp or bamboo so that there isn't any synthetics touching bub's skin as some babies can react to it.

[angelbuglet]

Thanks
I have some hemp/cotton thingys ( i am going to use them to boost the pocket when needed) so i will use those in the meantime and order a few of the silk ones... thanks heaps...
I would be so lost without the help!