Nappy rash is most often caused when a baby’s sensitive skin comes into contact with urine and stool. Bum creams create a barrier that protects the skin and makes it easier to wipe clean. The meconium stool which babies pass in the first week after birth is sticky, and without a bum cream as a barrier it is more difficult to wipe clean than a normal baby stool. A natural, petrochemical free bum cream should be a staple in every nappy bag. 

It is important to find a bum cream that not only protects your baby’s bum, but also allows it to breathe. Harsh petrochemicals, such as mineral oil and paraffin wax are commonly found in most conventional bum creams. We do not recommend the use of products containing these crude oil derivatives, as they can create a total barrier on the skin, effectively preventing it from releasing toxins. These toxins then become trapped on and beneath the skin’s surface, causing more irritation.

Our certified organic Baby Bum Cream is perfectly safe for every little bottom. It contains baobab extract as well as olive, lavender, and tea tree oil. Extremely effective at protecting against dampness and infection, it works wonders keeping your baby’s bum free from nappy rash.

Working hand in hand with bum cream are baby wipes. There are a wide range of wipes on the market, and since you will use a LOT of them, it is tempting to choose based on price. However not all wipes are created equal. Both the material the wipe is made from, and the lotion in which they are soaked, are important to consider. 

Our Pure Beginnings wipes are soft and gentle and are made from 100% biodegradable plant fibre. They are soaked in a natural lotion of organic aloe extract and organic tea tree oil, which is known for its’ soothing, anti-bacterial and natural antiseptic properties.

The combination of our baby bum cream and gentle baby wipes is a must for all new moms and will go a long way in keeping your new baby happy and nappy rash free.