Vaseline & cloth?

[~*Jodie*~]

I heard a tip on TV the other day to put vaseline on a newborn baby bum to help stop the meconium sticking to baby. Just wondering if the vaseline would have an effect on the cloth nappies or if it would be ok to use with the cloth. I plan to use flushable liners anyway while she is going through the meconium stage so it probably wouldn't get to too close to the nappy but just wondering just incase it does.

[~karen~]

i wouldn't put vaseline (or any cream on a newborn for that matter - but that's me) near a babies bottom - it's a petro chemical and i think completely unneccessary
some soft fabric wipes, warm water and regular changes are what i found more than adequate for meconium
good luck
karen

[Peach_Bums_Mum]

I would prefer to put pawpaw salve that doesnt contain any petroleum on babys bum and that would help with meconium sticking (but tbh, I didnt find that an issue anyway). I have used pawpaw on occasion and not had any nappy issues.

[Bec259]

Originally Posted by ~karen~

i wouldn't put vaseline (or any cream on a newborn for that matter - but that's me) near a babies bottom - it's a petro chemical and i think completely unneccessary
some soft fabric wipes, warm water and regular changes are what i found more than adequate for meconium
good luck
karen

Wasw going to say the same thing.

[Wems]

Originally Posted by ~karen~

i wouldn't put vaseline (or any cream on a newborn for that matter - but that's me) near a babies bottom - it's a petro chemical and i think completely unneccessary
some soft fabric wipes, warm water and regular changes are what i found more than adequate for meconium
good luck
karen

totally agree

[nangari]

I've used pawpaw cream when bub's bot's been red because it washes out really easily as opposed to a zinc based cream. BUT I thought pawpaw cream WAS basically vaseline with pawpaw extract in it?

[kat13]

I got recommended the same thing. We never had any issues with meconium sticking, plus the second they do a poo, you'd be changing anyway, eliminating the chance of it sticking.

[~*Jodie*~]

Did anyone have any trouble getting the meconium off of the cloth wipes? I will be in the hospital for a while so will have to send them home with DH to wash with the nappies every couple of days.

[~karen~]

the ONLY thing that has stained any of my cloth stuff that the sun won't get out is bepanthen which i have used on any rashes i can't shift with air time, silk or diet change (mine)

hth

[Karena]

Originally Posted by ~*Jodie*~

Did anyone have any trouble getting the meconium off of the cloth wipes?

Just throw them in the wash with the nappies and they will come out fine.