Keeping your baby happy from top to tail – avoiding nappy rash!

Parenting: a magical journey filled with cuddles, giggles, and... well, poo-splosions. Nothing ruins a perfect day faster than an irritated, red bum. If your baby’s rear end is throwing a tantrum, nobody in the house is going to have a good time. But fear not! Here’s how to keep your little one’s bot in tip-top shape with a few clever strategies.

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Babies have an uncanny ability to time their number two’s for maximum inconvenience. You’ll think, “Surely they’re fine for five more minutes,” only to discover they’ve gone full Picasso down there. 

Pro tip: change nappies often. A dry bum is a happy bum.

Reality Check: Waiting too long to change a nappy is a rookie mistake. Not only does the poo multiply (somehow), but the nappy rash arrives like an angry magpie in spring—sudden and unforgiving.

Nappy trial and error

Not every nappy is going to be “the one.” Some are too loose, others too tight—there’s a bit of Goldilocks-level testing involved. You want nappies that fit just right: absorbent, breathable, and comfortable. Check out the range here. If you’re going the eco-friendly route with cloth nappies, make sure they’re washed thoroughly to avoid detergent build-up (because no one wants a rash and a chemical reaction). Best in show here.

Hot Tip: Be prepared for nappy blowouts, no matter how good the fit. It’s not about avoiding them—spoiler alert (you can’t actually avoid them) it’s about being good to go when they strike (and maybe a bottle of wine waiting at the end of the day).

Let that bott-bott breathe

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your baby’s bum is to let it roam free. Yep, nappy-free time is your new best mate. Lay a towel down, give that bottom some fresh air, and hope your little cherub doesn’t take this as an opportunity to wee on the carpet. 

Fair Warning: Letting your bub go commando comes with risks. You may get peed on. A couch may suffer. But hey, the baby’s bum will be rash-free, and isn’t that what really matters?

The beauty of barrier cream

Think of nappy cream as sunscreen for your baby’s bum—a thick, impenetrable barrier between delicate skin and wetness. Slather it on liberally, especially at night when nappies stay on for longer. Look for creams with zinc oxide, because if it’s good enough for surfers, it’s good enough for your little one’s derriere.

Pro Tip: Don’t hold back. Apply that cream with the enthusiasm of a tradie spreading Vegemite on toast. When it comes to protecting bums, more is more.

Get the right wipe

Not all wipes are created equal, see some good ones here. Avoid scented or alcohol-heavy ones—babies don’t need to smell like lavender; they just need a clean, happy bum. For extra-sensitive skin, a bit of warm water and cotton wool works a treat.

Parent Reality: At some point, you will run out of wipes and end up using a serviette from the glovebox or the corner of a tissue. It’s fine. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

The Bottom Line 

Avoiding nappy rash isn’t rocket science - keep things clean, give those cheeks some air time, and apply cream like you’re icing a cake.

In the end, a rash-free bum means a happy baby—and a happy baby means you just might get five minutes of peace (but let’s not get ahead of ourselves). Now, off you go—there’s probably a nappy waiting to be changed!