Bepanthen Review & Giveaway – Win a Lovely Bundle + £50 Gift Card
Bepanthen Review & Giveaway – Win a Lovely Bundle + £50 Gift Card
As parents, we all want our babies to be well and protected. Did you know that nappy rash affects up to a third of babies and toddlers in nappies at any one time?1 It can be upsetting to see your baby’s bottom all red and sore as it must be very uncomfortable for them.
It can be tricky to know how to best care for and protect your baby’s sensitive skin to ensure nappy rash does not become an issue.
My youngest is 16 months old now and still occasionally gets a sore bottom. Since a few months back, she’s in cloth nappies during the day but I still use a disposable nappy overnight since they can be worn for longer more easily. This overnight stretch in a nappy is the longest one, naturally, and usually around 12 hours. She’s not asleep for that long – she always wakes up and wants to come into our bed or cuddle on the sofa if it’s earlier! I put her in her bedtime nappy at about 7pm and then I put her to bed soon after and she’s in the same nappy until 7 o’clock in the morning when we get up.
To protect my littlest lady from any irritation while wearing the same nappy for so long, I like to use Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment when I put her bedtime nappy on which helps protect against the causes of nappy rash. It forms a breathable and transparent layer that gently protects my toddler’s most delicate skin. It’s a lovely ointment that helps care for my daughter’s skin with pro-vitamin B5 that helps the natural recovery of babies’ skin and keeps it soft and moisturised. This is ideal for any nappy change, of course, but especially at bedtime.
Bepanthen is one of my most used nappy cream brands and I used it with my firstborn too. I love the texture and feel of the ointment, it works really well and the cap of the tube is really easy to open one-handed! It’s also easy to get hold of when needed as it’s available to buy from all leading supermarkets, chemists and independent pharmacies. It’s affordable too!
Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment has won the Best Nappy Cream Loved by Parents award for the last three years and it’s the only leading nappy care ointment that meets all the nine gold standards2 of an ideal nappy care product:
- Clinically proven for babies’ delicate skin.
- Enhances the natural protection of the skin.
- Maintains optimum moisture levels.
- Does not contain any unnecessary ingredients.
- Contains ingredients that have documented safety and benefits.
- Is free from any potentially toxic ingredients.
- Is free from any sensitisers such as fragrances.
- Does not contain any antiseptics or preservatives.
- Is pleasant to use!
Nappy rash is an inflammation of your baby’s skin that is caused by prolonged contact with a damp or dirty nappy. It can also be caused by the nappy rubbing on your baby’s skin, using alcohol-based baby wipes or not cleaning the nappy area thoroughly enough. Some soaps, detergents and bubble bath products can irritate babies’ skin and cause nappy rash too and if your baby has been taking antibiotics, this can also cause irritation.
The best way to protect against the causes of nappy rash is to ensure you change your baby’s nappy often and straight away if he or she has done a poo, to clean the area well using gentle baby wipes, to use gentle bath products and to apply a nappy ointment when putting on a new nappy, especially at bedtime. If you do these things, your baby should be much less likely to develop nappy rash.
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References:
- http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/Nappy-rash.aspx
- Atherton D, Proksch E, Schauber J, et al. Irritant diaper dermatitis: Best practice management. SelfCare. 2015;6(S1):1-11
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Use a barrier cream to prevent rather than having to deal with the rash when it arrives
After bathing your baby and drying them, lie your baby on a towel and leave their nappy off for as long and as often as you can to let fresh air get to their skin.
Give your baby a bit of non nappy time each day, will let the skin breathe
Change nappies regularly and try and air bums as much as possible
Nappy free time is one of the best ways to prevent nappy rash, get lots of air to that botty! Babies also love being nappyless too! :)
Use a barrier cream at every nappy change.
my little girl suffers when teething so i start apply cream as soon as she show signs x
Try leaving the nappy off for a little while, and make sure their bottom is really dry.
Wear cloth nappies.
Change baby’s nappy often (8 to 10 times a day is normal). Thoroughly clean and air-dry the nappy area at each changing. Sometimes sitting baby in a few inches of lukewarm water does the best job. Make sure that nappies aren’t fastened too tightly. Use a barrier cream on baby’s bottom to protect skin and expose baby’s bare bottom to air for some naked time whenever you can.
Just lots of airing of the bottom when you can
Make sure the skin is entirely dry before putting a nappy on!
would be great to win
Use nappy cream and have plenty of nappy free time
use Bepanthen on every nappy change x
barrier cream and leave nappy off whenever you can x
Apply barrier cream when changing nappies and have regular nappy free times
nappy free time and lots of cream,
Change often, cream and some bare bum air time.
Keep Skin Clean, wash in tepid water and plenty of air time if possible
Let them run around without nappies as often as you can.
Let the skin on the bum breathe as often as possible, even just leaving the nappy off at nappy change time for a few minutes x
change bum regularly and use a good barrier cream regularly
Having some nappy free time. I believe this is something that has been done throughout many generations. Barrier cream can be beneficial. If nappy rash does occur :- Visit to G.P. ( General Practitioner), or perhaps Health Visitor. As prompt, appropriate treatment is likely to ease any discomfort for baby.
wash the area with water and let the air get to it as often as possible.
regular nappy changes , and a good cream
I have twin babies and i like to keep them nappy free for couple of hors per day if we are not going out. fresh air always helps. x
Air drying time and lots of no nappy time when possible
Nappy free time! I actually use puppy training pads for nappy free time to reduce mess! :)
Great idea! :)
Let babys bum air and use a cream like sudocrem
Occasionally when warm enough let your baby have some time without a nappy on to let the bum breath! But please don’t have white carpet!
Let the bum get a little air for five before putting on sudocrem and nappy!
We’ve found that using water wipes rather than a more perfumed brand has worked wonders
Change nappies regularly
Because I use cloth nappies I make my own nappy cream to avoid affecting the cloth’s absorbency. It’s from a recipe I found online and is mainly shea butter and coconut oil. He’s never had bad nappy rash!
I would love the recipe, please! :)
A bit of airing always helps and changing nappy more frequently than usual
Letting them have nappy free time really helps
Prevention every week with a cream and don’t let them sit in a wet nappy
Lots of nappy free time!
check and change nappies frequently – and don’t forget to clean and dry baby before you put on the new one
Nappy free time, let the skin breathe
Plenty of fresh air
Lie the little one on a towel and leave their nappy off for as long and as often as you can to let fresh air get to their skin. Easier said than done though I know
Wash with warm water and wipe over with baby lotion. Use sudocrem to protect
An oat bath works a treat
Vaseline is a good barrier method !
Plenty of nappy free time, but keep an eye out for puddles!
After you cleaned the baby, let it dry properly! Then put the cream on. Change nappies often. That should be the trick to keep a healthy baby bottom!
use a barrier cream and have nappy free time everyday
Bare bums all round! Always make sure that they get some time free of their nappy prison each day, but have a towel handy…
Always use a barrier cream .
Keeping the area as dry as possible, and having some nappy free time!
Lots of naked bum time to allow skin to breathe!
There is no harm not having a nappy on all day give them a break.
Change them regularly
Lots of nappy free time
Dry thoroughly and better to use water than wet wipes x
Keep clean and dry and have as much nappy off time as possible (on a prinkle mat of course)
use a barrier cream and when you can free nappy time
always put cream on whether signs of rash are there or not
Prevention is key! So apply the cream every nappy change even if there’s no rash
I’ve always believed in leaving the nappy off for as long as possible to let the air get at the little botties ;)
As much fresh air as you can manage, a good barrier cream and regular washing many thanks
Let fresh air get to the baby’s bottom occasionally and change nappies frequently and use a good barrier cream.
Some nappy free time
Allowing babys skin to breathe whenever possible and use a good nappy cream.
lots of nappy free time
Change nappies regularly and use plenty of cream if you see any sign of redness. Catch it before it gets sore.
Allow your baby nappy free time to let the skin breathe
Disposable nappies prevent sore bottoms better than terries
apply lots of cream
Keep area dry and also use nappy cream to prevent!
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize for charity, to go to Romania.
i used to leave the nappy off but it was summer and we were in the garden so no mess
Change nappies often, and as much nappy free time as possible
Leave the nappy off if you can for abit
Try different creams if the first one doesn’t work. Different creams work better for different babies
Using cotton wool and water instead of baby wipes cleared my daughters rash
Lots of airing and cream
Change nappies regularly and apply nappy rash cream such as Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment
nappy free time =) x
Change nappies regularly and bepanthen always worked wonders for my babies.
Barrier cream and nappy free time
Keep the area clean and dry.
Let them kick, nappy free, regularly.
Change nappies regularly
As much nappy off time as possible!!
Plenty of time without a nappy on
After bathing dry thoroughly
Dab nappy cream on, don’t rub it
nappy cream at every change time and nappy free time
Lots of no nappy time, and plenty of nappy rash cream
As much time as possible without a nappy seems to work wonders for us, really allows the skin to breathe
Lots of fresh air, and don;t worry most babies have it at some point :) x
Nappy free time was our solution, (and a towel nearby for mopping up)
Change often, and put cream on.
air time
Use a barrier cream at each change
Frequent nappy changes and letting air get to the bottom.
Use a barrier cream but also change nappy very regularly
Bathe and dry carefully and change nappies often.
Frequent nappy changes and use the leading brand nappies.
Regular changing and barrier cream
Air the bottom whenever possible
Lots of nappy free time
Plenty of barrier cream
Lots of nappy free time!
Give them plenty of nappy free time
My best tip is to make sure there is a good layer of a barrier cream!
Be meticulous about changing wet nappies so take several with you along with wipes and barrier cream when you go out.
Change nappies regularly and use a barrier cream
Plenty of nappy free time whilst laid on a towel!
A good barrier cream and make sure baby’s bottom is completely dry before putting a clean nappy on
as much nappy free time as possible and don’t plaster the cream on
Nappy Free Time
Washing with warm water and cotton wool at every nappy change
Lots of playtime without a nappy on
Let your baby have a bit of non-nappy time each day – great after bath time on a towel! Let them dry naturally and pop a bit of bepanthen on before putting a fresh nappy on.
nappy free time really helps
I have no tips as I’m a mum-to-be but very grateful for everyone else’s!
plenty of bare bum time
Time without a nappy on is a great help – other than that I cannot think of anything else except using a good nappy rash cream.
Let their bum get some air during the day!
Plenty of nappy-off time and dont rub too hard with baby wipes….
My tip is to use lots of nappy rash cream
I use Sudo cream after every nappy change. I let the area air fro 10 mins before applying the cream
def nappy free time and dry baby bottom at each nappy change
Use a bum cream every change, prevention is key
do not keep the nappy on at all times
Leave the baby without nappy during the day as long as possible :)
Change nappies often and have some nappy free time if you dare!
Commit to complete thorough drying every time. Makes such a difference
Keep checking, prevention is the key
Lots of nappie free time
Always used Sudocream and left them nappy free sometimes, plenty of pee on the floor though
A few hours a day nappy free, you can buy mats to lay baby on, nothing beats nappy rash like some good old fresh air.
air time
fresh air
Change nappies regularly, and try to give baby some time without them
My third baby is the only one to really suffer from this. Finding that a barrier cream (tubes are so much nicer to use than tubs btw!) and regular nappy changes are helping.
Leave nappy off for a while during changes let the skin air xx
Regular changing
Us a good barrier cream like Bepanhten
Change nappy regularly and have some nappy free time each day.
Lots of nappy free time
Let little bums air between changes!
A good barrier cream
No tips yet as mum to be but loving th helpful ones here
Give baby air time, in the summer is fab for example…. let them roam free with nappy off :)
Keeping area clean and dry plus use a great cream like Bepanthen.
nappy free time!
Organic cotton nappies and plenty of sudocream
Water! don’t use wipes – especially on newborn skin!
Nappy free time
A good barrier cream
Lots of nappy free time and a dab of breast milk worked a treat for us
Keep the area dry, not moist with creams etc
Plenty of nappy free time when possible, a decent cream and keep an eye on reactions to certain nappy brands, which can happen anytime
Fresh air and a good barrier cream
keep the area clean and dry! xx
Use a barrier cream, and have plenty of nappy free time.
change nappy promptly and often, plenty of nappy free time, and protect cream
Keeping the bottom as dry as possible
Regular nappy free time
Keep baby’s bottom as dry as possible and use a barrier cream regularly. Also keep an eye out for foods which aggravate nappy rash.
If my daughter has a sore bottom from her nappy then a bath will soothe it.
regular nappy changes are usually good enough unless they get the “stingy poos” when this happens I make sure I use a prevention cream and if that still doesn’t work (although it usually does) I make sure I have a nappy rash treatment cream like Sudocrem. Ive tried the whole letting air get to the skin idea and i’ve ended up with piddly carpets
Use a good quality barrier cream.
have bare bum time daily – it makes a huge difference
Leave nappy off during the day.
Using a barrier cream like bepanthen
Always, always use a barrier cream even when you’re in a hurry. It really works
Nappy free time
Bathing daily and good nappy cream
Bepanthem! The only cream that works quick on my little girl and she gets really bad nappy rash every time she’s teething.
Let your baby go without a nappy on a suitable clean surface that is easily cleaned like a fresh soft towel and allow the air to get to their skin!
Cleanse the bottom with cotton wool and water or baby lotion when changing the nappy to get rid of ammonia on the skin
I have not had my baby yet – Due 5th Feb 2018, but my Husband is a Homeopath, so practices natural medicine and recommended Calendula cream which is derived from the Daisy Family… also known as Marigolds. It is a great plant that heals and is also anti viral and helps with Skin inflammation.
Regular nice warm soothing baths (or shower when they are older and can stand) to wash away any harsh urine off the baby’s skin. A good barrier cream after the bath.
Regular nappy free time! :)
Use a barrier cream every nappy change
My mom always tolled me to let the air get at the bot to keep bry and fresh.
nappy free for a little while every day
Frequent nappy changes
We used re-usables I worried about the chemicals in nappies as we have very sensitive skin, that and lots of nappy free time.
Lots of nappy free time and obsessive drying!
Get some fresh air on the bums when you can!!
Use a good quality nappy and use a barrier cream at every nappy change
Spending time either without a nappy on at all or with cloth nappys (that you change any time they are wet).
Soaking cotton balls in fresh breastmilk, then wiping on the rash. Perfect as an antiseptic. Nappy rash clears up in no time.
Very interesting! Will try this with baby no 3! :)
regular nappy change and dont be scared to take the nappy off for a while!
a thick layer of sudocrem x
I use barrier cream at every nappy change to help prevent nappy rash.
I make sure he has lots of air time and change nappies at the very first sign of wetness
Free nappy time and change regulary x x x
Letting them have nappy free time and sudocream
Let the baby spend some time without nappy
The most important is to prevent nappy rash by using a barrier cream at every nappy change.