Apply a tiny bit of Sudocrem here and there before applying your foundation and your make up won't sink into your skin. 7) Stings and bites The appalling trifecta of heat, poo and urine create irritation and the result is sore red skin, spots and blisters on your baby’s bum and within folds of skin. The result is a pained, irritable baby and, with that, a pained and irritable parent.

In a world of creams that do one specific job and one job only, My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm appeals as a hero product that can treat and protect against nappy rash. Designed by midwives and with stressed parents in mind, this light but effective, no-mess, no-waste serum is easily applied and works fast. Medical-grade lanolin provides the protection of a barrier cream and calendula flower extract soothes red raw skin in a concoction that also includes sweet almond, sunflower seed and coconut oils. You should start to see improvement within 12 hours and a rash should have cleared up within three days. Do consult your GP if this isn’t the case. Which nappy rash cream is best? If we have money for more expensive cream, we use Childs Farm.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user mossyroundhill) Our verdictEnable baby to have some nappy-free time to allow their skin to get some air (put a towel or a waterproof sheet down) Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream contains Zinc oxide, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, lanolin (hypoallergenic), and sodium benzoate. In use from Oct 2020) Used where a decision has been made by the BSW APC not to routinely commission this preparation for its licensed indications. Do not prescribe. Apply a thin layer with suitable covering where necessary. Renew application as required. No distinction is required between indications or between adults, children and the elderly. If you follow this advice, then you can expect a nappy rash to go after around three days. If the rash is persistent or is causing your little one discomfort, speak to your health visitor or ask your GP to prescribe something stronger. How do I choose the best nappy rash cream?

We always start our research by consulting the Mumsnet forums to find out which products they rate the best. All the nappy rash creams on this list have been tried and tested by Mumsnet users and their babies and toddlers, who have recommended their favourite based on factors including effectiveness and ease of application. We include these so you know that real people are behind our recommendations.

RED - Hospital only – to be prescribed by a specialist and supplied from secondary care ONLY throughout treatment. Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream is licensed to treat a range of skin conditions including nappy rash, cuts & grazes, eczema, acne, minor burns, sunburn, bedsores & chilblains. Make sure your baby’s nappy isn’t too tight or too loose. If the nappy is too tight, it will irritate the area, while a loose nappy won’t soak up the wee properly, making the problem worse.