So…how to clear up the rash? We all know that rash creams are a big no-no when it comes to cloth diapers. They can cause build-up on your diapers, leading to leaking issues. I did use some cream at night, but always with a liner!
I knew that Elaine needed some more airflow, but I was afraid to let her go naked. When she was a little baby she enjoyed a lot of naked time. But it was much safer back then…she couldn’t roll or crawl or walk. So I just placed a prefold underneath her, and added a changing pad underneath the diaper to protect my carpet…just in case.
Nope. Naked time is definitely not an option! I would have wet spots all over the house…she doesn’t stay in one spot for long! My solution? I let Elaine go coverless! I remember reading a post from another cloth diapering mommy who let her babies romp around with no diaper cover. I decided to give it a try!
I put Elaine in a prefold with a Snappi fastener. We only use PUL covers which are not a breathable as a wool cover. Without the cover, her cotton prefold was very breathable and allowed a lot of airflow. I fastened the diaper a little loose around the legs to further aid the airflow. We did this for a couple of hours each day, for a couple of days. No more rash!
Now I should warn you…you will have to keep on top of diaper changes when your baby is going coverless! When I picked her up and felt dampness, we headed to the changing table. This also meant that we zipped through our stash a little faster than normal, so I had to wash sooner than expected.
As you can see, she thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
How do you handle diaper rash? Leave a comment!
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I needed this post today! Anna had a long night. I discovered around 4 am that she had a horrible diaper rash. It is probably from her diet changing too. I put her in cloth today and used diaper cream. I just put a piece of paper towel between her and the diaper. It keeps the cream on her and not on the diaper. I've also been changing her A LOT! It may seem a little strange, but it seems to be working. Thanks for the tip on going coverless. I'll have to try it that way.
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