Is this lotion ok?

[mum17]

Hi all,
Just wondering, is the Gaia Skin Soothing Lotion ok to use on my nappies without a liner?

[MadMel]

from what I know, nope. No creams on nappies

[johT]

its think lotions that DONT sink into the skin thats the biggest problem - ones that coat the skin clog nappies the worst. from memory that one does coat the skin abit. you could use it with seperate fleece liners.
i only use lotions once there is a rash - never as a precaution - its amazing i hardly ever need themso thats what id suggest

with my dd1 6 years ago i coated her whole nappy area in zinc/castor creambut that was with a sposiecost a fortune

[mum17]

So do you think I'm being over-cautious? I don't use the lotion during the day, but I do at night because DD has a 'sposie on for 12 hours. I must admit I've never tried overnight without a little lotion!

[mummygeorgie]

TBH I have used quite a few things on Alastair's bum w' cloth and the nappies are ok. Stained, but still absorb. I just can't sell those ones, which is ok cos I can pass them on to Evie or he can just wear them out.

It's not constant but he is prone to getting small patches of rash in a few areas, and long periods of nappy-free time unfortunately isn't very practical for us because we spend so much time on buses! So we have used a few creams.

[TwoLittleMen]

I've never bothered with any lotion on bubs bottom, unless he's getting a rash which I put cornflour on, and if that fails use zinc and castor cream as a barrier (last resort!)

I'm sure it's fine to use but I personally wouldn't bother! Just a plot by companies to make us buy more products IMO!

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I always use fleece liner when I apply lotions or creams to Samara's bot bot.

[mum17]

well, you've all convinced me. I'll give it a try without the lotion when we make the switch! Thanks!

[mum17]

Sorry, another one - what about Simmon's paw paw ointment? That's not really a cream as such... or is it considered to be so?

[thepees]

I use paw paw ointment all of the time, but never as a precaution, just for sore bottoms! Dont use nappy creams at all. I always use a fleece liner though just in case. I get too scared to try, just in case something happens.