100ml

How to resolve your baby’s nappy rash

Are you worried about your baby developing nappy or diaper rash? Or does your baby already have a rash? Nappy or diaper rash are very unpleasant for your baby and can often bring with it a lot of tears.

What are some of the causes of diaper rash?

• Most nappy rashes are caused by skin irritation. Irritation can be caused by nappies that rub against the skin or fit too tightly.

• Irritation can also occur if your baby is left in a wet or dirty nappy for a long period of time.

• Your baby's skin can also be irritated by the soap used to wash cloth nappies, or by some brands of disposable nappies or baby wipes.

• Plastic pants that fit over nappies raise the temperature and moisture in the diaper area. Heat and moisture make it easier for nappy rash to start and for germs to grow.

• Nappy rash can also develop while the baby is on antibiotics (or if the mother is on antibiotics while breastfeeding).

• Teething can cause baby's bowel motions to become very acidic and cause nappy rash.

But its not all bad news, here are some wonderful mahu solutions for nappy rash:

The best defence against nappy rash is a dry bottom. To help, follow these easy steps:

• Change your baby’s nappy as soon as possible after it becomes wet or soiled, as a moist environment is the quickest way to develop nappy rash.

• Clean your baby’s genital area thoroughly after each bowel movement with warm water and a little mahu Baby Wash. It is soap and sulphate free and will safely and naturally cleanse baby’s skin with Lavender essential oil to provide a healing and balancing effect on the skin, with antiseptic properties. We do not recommend baby wipes or soap as they can strip the skin of its natural oils and leave it vulnerable.

• Always coat your baby’s bottom with a thin layer of mahu Nappy Cream, containing Linseed (flaxseed) oil it is excellent for treating conditions such as eczema, skin irritations or excessive dryness all while soothing and revitalising baby’s skin, Calendula: An antiseptic and astringent that heals and reduces inflammation, and Zinc Oxide which has cooling, slightly astringent, antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is effective for rashes, and skin irritations and allow the skin to dry. Always apply mahu Nappy Cream after every nappy change!

• Let your baby kick without a nappy for short periods throughout the day.

• When your baby starts solid foods, introduce only one new item at a time, and wait a few days between introductions. That way it’ll be easier to determine if nappy rash is due to a food allergy.

mahu Nappy Cream has been developed in conjunction with New Zealand midwives who understand baby's skin and what ingredients are safe and healthy to use on your baby. From this knowledge and in conjunction with skilled natural cosmetic chemists, mahu Nappy Cream was created for you!

mahu Nappy Cream has the following active ingredients which help to soothe, heal and protect your baby's skin.

Active Ingredients:

Linseed (flaxseed) oil: A great source of Omegas 3 and 6, and is excellent for treating conditions such as eczema, skin irritations or excessive dryness all while soothing and revitalising baby's skin.

Calendula: An antiseptic and astringent that heals and reduces inflammation

Zinc Oxide: Has cooling, slightly astringent, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Zinc Oxide is effective for rashes, and skin irritations.

Sunflower Seed Oil: A light oil high in essential fatty acids, Sunflower Seed Oil has a pleasant smell and feel and is an excellent emollient. It also provides a protective barrier for the skin.

Soybean Oil: A natural source of vitamin E, clinically proven to smooth skin texture, moisturises, and provide barrier protection.

Helpful for:

• Rise and shine
• Bathtime
• Bedtime
• Vulnerable skin areas

Full Ingredient list:

Aqua
Sorbitol (naturally occuring in stone fruit)
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Zinc Oxide
Cetearyl Alcohol and PEG 20 Sterate (Emulsifying Wax)
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed )Oil
Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Calendula Oil
Soybean(Glycine Soja) Oil
Cetearyl Alcohol (from coconut oil)
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Acetate
Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Magnesium Sulphate (epsom salts)
Triethanolamine (organic base)
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Potassium Sorbate (paraban free preservative)
Phenoxyethanol (paraben free preservative)

Free from parabens, sulphates, artificial colours and fragrances, mahu Nappy Cream is safe, natural, botanical skincare, developed by New Zealand midwives specifically for your baby.

You can prevent painful diaper or nappy rash from occuring or soothe your baby's rash if it has occured in a safe and healthy way TODAY!


"Mahu....Love the nappy cream; the texture is just right and very waterproof. Easy to spread and beats the Karicare cream I've been using downpat. So I'm your newest fan and will be using it from now on nonstop!"
Cheryl, Auckland

See our mahu Baby Skin Guide for more information on dry skin, diaper rash, and baby skin conditions such as "hemangioma babies", "what does a birthmark symbolize", "what are the different types of birthmarks" etc....