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Frazzled
17-09-2007, 19:49
When it says that you can't use barrier creams with MCN's - does that mean that you can not put ANY nappy creams on bub's bum at all?

And do you wash your nappies with other washing - or just on their own? It's just that I am just getting started (have 5 nappies!) so it seems like a big wash for a very little load?
Laksa
17-09-2007, 19:55
When it says that you can't use barrier creams with MCN's - does that mean that you can not put ANY nappy creams on bub's bum at all?
we rarely get nappy rash but if i need to use a cream, i put a disposable or flushable liner in to protect the nappy from the cream.

And do you wash your nappies with other washing - or just on their own? It's just that I am just getting started (have 5 nappies!) so it seems like a big wash for a very little load?
i have about 30 so i only wash every 2-3 days so mine is just a nappy load. if i only had 5 then i would rinse them then chuck in with normal washing (just make sure you still use reduced detergent)
mumma bear
17-09-2007, 20:02
Yes that's right, no barrier creams on MCN. If you are wanting to use something without a liner then you can use Curash power which is zinc based but wont leave a residue on your nappy and make it repel water like the creams. I have never had a nappy rash problem whilst using MCN.

When i was first starting out i only had a few nappies too. I would give them a warm rinse in a bucket of water to get the wee out then chuck them in with whatever washing i was doing, just remember the reduced detergent.

I now have enough to do a medium load every second day.
Frazzled
17-09-2007, 20:10
Great - thanks guys!
HoopDeeDoo
18-09-2007, 06:50
We went from HAVING TO use 2 layers of cream at every nappy change in sposies, to using no cream with cloth. Occasionally I have to use some curash powder when Lachlan is teething, or when Noah has eaten something he is allergic to.

I have 2 in cloth full time so I do a full load of just nappies every second day, but if I only had 5 - I would rinse them and put them in with all the other clothes :thumbsup:
pookiesossige
18-09-2007, 08:07
Yep, what a great idea- rinse in a bucket of warm water, chuck in with other washing :yes:

Just one important thing to add- your MCN's should only be washed with a very small amount of detergent. So, even though you're washing with other stuff, all you should add is 1/4-1/2 the recommended amount of powder or liquid. Too much doesn't rinse out properly and builds up, causing rash/making them repel etc. Dry on the line and everything will be fresh and clean... Oh and no fabric softener or detergent with softener built-in. Sorry if you knew all that already!!
Frazzled
18-09-2007, 20:22
Ta for the great ideas! DS doesn't really get nappy rash - just the redness around his bottom from bad poo's etc. Does that make sense?
reAllytee
18-09-2007, 20:34
Ok there is a cream you can use & have no dramas with !

Its the Brauers Nappy Rash Cream not only is it MCN's friendly but also being natural is really good for bubs bum ! We either use this or cornflour/Curash for any rash that develops ( rarely & only when teething ) which clears up in next to no time !
neostudded
18-09-2007, 20:36
I get what you mean, Julius is getting red on his bum, but not a rash.I put curash on every change because he is so little at the moment, & I dont want it to get worse.I use washable microfleece liners, I wash the liners seperately from the nappies so any cream left in the liner dosent reck the nappies.
neostudded
18-09-2007, 20:38
Ok there is a cream you can use & have no dramas with !

Its the Brauers Nappy Rash Cream not only is it MCN's friendly but also being natural is really good for bubs bum ! We either use this or cornflour/Curash for any rash that develops ( rarely & only when teething ) which clears up in next to no time !
Thanks for the tip Ill get some for sure when our curash runs out.
Frazzled
18-09-2007, 20:49
Thanks Ally - I have some of that cream!
Frazzled
19-09-2007, 19:58
I just got a Wonder Wrap cover and I am wondering why it has the press snaps on the front gusset part of the nappy??? Soooo confused!
~J'dore~
19-09-2007, 19:59
Is it OSFA?? Maybe it's to adjust the sizing? I haven't seen them so I'm not much help sorry:)
Frazzled
19-09-2007, 20:07
Is it OSFA?? Maybe it's to adjust the sizing? I haven't seen them so I'm not much help sorry:)
Yeah it is OSFA but you fasten it with velcro... it is weird.
pookiesossige
19-09-2007, 20:10
Yeah it is OSFA but you fasten it with velcro... it is weird.

I haven't seen one but it sounds like it fastens with velcro but 'snaps down' to lower the rise, concertina-style. Kwim? The upper row of snaps should fasten to one of the lower rows.. Hope that helps, I might have that wrong! I just imagine it to be like the BumGenius pockets :)
Frazzled
19-09-2007, 20:11
Ah ha! That makes sense. I am still learning so much - I think that must be what it is! Thanks PS
pookiesossige
19-09-2007, 20:31
Ah ha! That makes sense. I am still learning so much - I think that must be what it is! Thanks PS

No worries :thumbsup: Keep asking them questions! :yes:
mumofKieran
19-09-2007, 21:00
I haven't seen one but it sounds like it fastens with velcro but 'snaps down' to lower the rise, concertina-style. Kwim? The upper row of snaps should fasten to one of the lower rows.. Hope that helps, I might have that wrong! I just imagine it to be like the BumGenius pockets :)

That is exactly right :yes: They are just like the bg or Haute Pockets (actually I think they're made by the same company as Hautes)