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New mom’s guide

Nappy changes without the rash

Simple habits that keep little bottoms clean, dry and comfortable, change after change.

  • 4 min read
  • 6 tips
A smiling mom and dad with their baby at the changing table, a tub of Bennetts Baby Bum Crème beside them

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  1. 1Change little and often
  2. 2Wipe gently, front to back
  3. 3Let the skin dry first
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  5. 4Add a barrier at every change
  6. 5Set up before you start
  7. 6Know when to ask
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    Change little and often

    Check the nappy regularly and change it soon after it’s wet or dirty, including after naps and feeds. The less time skin spends damp, the more comfortable baby will be.

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    Wipe gently, front to back

    Clean softly rather than scrubbing, and always wipe from front to back. Our Baby Wipes are alcohol and fragrance free, pH balanced, and come out one at a time when you only have one hand free.

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    • Baby WipesR 24,99 for the 80s Wipes Single Pack
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    Let the skin dry first

    Pat the skin dry with a soft cloth before the next nappy goes on. When you can, give baby a few minutes of nappy-free time on a towel, too.

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Did you know?How long does the Bum Crème barrier last?Tap to flip

Baby Bum Crème is tested to form a barrier for 24 hours, and it provides overnight relief.

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Yes: it was named Most Innovative Product at the Mama Magic Baby Expo in 2013.

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    Add a barrier at every change

    Baby Bum Crème forms a barrier between the wet nappy and baby’s skin. Use it at every change from the very first one, and don’t skip the bedtime nappy: it provides overnight relief.

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    • Baby Bum CrèmeR 65,99 for the 150g Tub
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    Set up before you start

    Have a clean nappy, wipes and crème within reach before you lay baby down, and never leave baby alone on a changing table or bed, even for a second. The Bum Buddy keeps Bum Crème and wipes at the flip of a lid, in a one-handed design.

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    • Bum BuddyR 164,99 for the White
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    Know when to ask

    If a rash isn’t getting better, looks sore or broken, or baby seems unwell, let your clinic sister or doctor have a look.

Always check with your clinic sister, midwife or doctor if you’re worried.

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  • Baby Bum Crème

    The rich, thick barrier crème parents have trusted for generations.

    R 65,99150g Tub
  • Baby Wipes

    Alcohol and fragrance free, pH balanced, made with purified water.

    R 24,9980s Wipes Single Pack
  • Bum Buddy

    Comes filled with Bum Crème and wipes, both at the flip of a lid. One hand, every change.

    R 164,99White

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