cotton wool and water or wipes?

[babalicious]

hi i have a two week old and i'm using cotton wool and water to change her bottom, just wondered what peoples opinions are on when to start using wipes?

[andy-hughes]

Right now.

Get some skin sensitive ones to wipe her with, then wipe her bot dry with some cotton wool, and then smear some barrier cream all over front and back bottoms to keep nappy rash at bay.

[chrissa1]

Yes. Straight away.

[redcrx]

I used wipes from about a week. I only use the huggies pure though, anyhting else or any of the perfumed ones and my little ones got a rash.

[feebal]

I think I lasted one week with the cotton wool and water then went straight onto the wipes :)

[k8bailey]

I used wipes straight from birth, never had a problem, but every baby's different so some may be more sensitive than others. Wipes are definitley more practical, esp. when out and about!

[JeniPeni]

Can I just add something to that - don't use any cream unless your baby does have a rash. Any good nappy should be enough, and then if she does get a rash the cream will be effective. I remember my midwife telling me that 11 years ago and I stuck to it. Neither of my 2 sons had nappy rash.

[calvin80]

Wipes are safe too ...get a good brand and initally get the ones w/o the fragrance ..

[meltoadhall]

you never have to use wipes, clean water, mild soap and a flannel will do the job and be much cheaper

[Ric.ror]

Try cooton wool and baby oil to clean. It will act as a barrier too!