Frequent use of diaper ointments, lotions or Vaseline can lead to build - up onto your cloth diapers which can cause problems with absorbency and odors.
Not exact matches
If your child gets
frequent diaper rashes, you might change the type
of diaper you are
using (cloth vs. disposable
diapers), change brands
of disposable
diapers and / or baby wipes, and / or apply a
diaper rash cream after each
diaper change.
A rash in the
diaper area may be cause by a variety
of reasons: the
diaper needs more
frequent changing, the detergent one is
using is too harsh, or the baby is having a reaction to a medicine.
If your child gets
frequent diaper rashes you might change the type
of diaper you are
using (cloth vs. disposable
diapers).
Extended and
frequent use will yellow the velcro and elastic
of your
diapers and more importantly, it can deteriorate the waterproof lamination, elastic, and velcro fasteners
of your
diapers.
I should point out that we were
using cloth
diapers 90 percent
of the time, which necessitated more
frequent changes than disposable
diapers would have, as cloth
diapers are not nearly as absorbent as disposable varieties.
Remember that more
frequent diaper changes, the
use of a cloth
diaper safe ointment or cream, and fresh air can help heal / prevent most common
diaper rashes.