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Philips PerfectCare Aqua
Average Ratings (from 133 ratings)
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Easy to Use
Makes my ironing faster
Delivers high quality results
Would recommend to others
Philips PerfectCare Aqua :
4.79 out of 5 based on 133 reviews.
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Introducing the Philips PerfectCare Aqua …

The latest in the Philips range of revolutionary steam generators, the Philips PerfectCare Aqua delivers professional results, faster.

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Maintaining the perfect combination of temperature and steam thanks to OptimalTemp technology, the Philips PerfectCare Aqua allows users to iron any ironable garments without having to adjust any settings, making the ironing experience quicker and easier than ever before.

The Philips PerfectCare Aqua’s new SteamGlide soleplate helps the PerfectCare Aqua glide across fabrics, while a continuous volume of steam up to 120g/min and a 220g Steam Boost ensures fast and consistent ironing.

The PerfectCare also features a handy lock system that makes it simple to secure and carry and a 2.2 litre fully visible water tank for extended ironing without the need to refill.

Tested and approved by independent textile experts, the Phiips PerfectCare Aqua delivers fast results without risk of burn or shine of garments for a high quality, easy ironing experience.

The Philips PerfectCare Aqua is available from Myer, David Jones, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Bing Lee. Recommended Retail Price $399.95.

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In the Philips PerfectCare Aqua product review, mums selected will receive a Philips PerfectCare Aqua worth $399.95.  We’ll be asking mums to use their Philips PerfectCare Aqua in place of their current iron and then post a minimum of 4 reviews and ratings on this page.

To apply for the Philips PerfectCare Aqua product review, visit the Philips PerfectCare Aqua KEEP CALM & IRON ON page and tell us what you do to keep calm while you’re getting through your mountains of ironing.  Whether it’s watching TV, listening to some tunes, chatting to a friend or ironing alfresco – we want to know.

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Published 24th June 2013

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  • What a time saver!

    Who over came up with this idea is a genius!
    My wrist doesn’t get sore from tilting the iron to stand now, as with this iron you can just lay it flat the entire time. It saves so much time not having to refill the water all the time. Now I fill it once and it lasts through my whole ironing pile. Best of all I never have to worry about burning holes in clothes as it automatically adjusts the temperature for perfect iron on any fabric and I can go straight from satin to denim with no adjusting.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Works like a dream!

    I use this for my professional ironing business and have been able to now increase my customer numbers but decrease my workload. The best thing is that I no longer get a sore wrist as you don’t need to stand this iron up, you just leave it flat on the ironing board. Also you can go straight from silk to denim and there’s never any heat or fabric settings to change. Finally, an iron that thinks like a woman! I’d recommend it to anyone, I just wish I’d got mine sooner!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Does a great job

    I tried a friends one of these. While I wouldn’t go out and send this sort of money on a iron (and I’m comparing it to a 20 year old, hand me down, never been maintained iron) but ot really was significantly better then anything I’ve ever used in the past.
    Granted I don’t iron a lot, I definitely liked the feel, weight, functionality of this iron. It worked fast and really well and holds a decent amount of water so you don’t have to fill it often. The not having to change settings and continuous steam ideas made it really easy and quick to use.
    If you’re a keen or frequent ironer I would definitely recommend this iron!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • I want one!

    My mum has brought one of these, she so in to her ironing. I really hate ironing, but it has to be done as my husband has a lot of shirts, anyway I decided to test out my mums and I loved it straight away, so much easier to iron. I am going to get one as soon as possible.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Demonstration was awesome

    I was in a shopping centre the other day & there wash lady demonstrating this exact iron. I mentioned I had seen this & it looks wonderful, well she showed me how it works & I must say I was more than impressed. Seeing as I don’t mind ironing, not one bit at all in fact I find it therapeutic (something terribly wrong with me but I don’t mind housework either), I would so love this. I went to iron my black garments yesterday but gave up as my iron leaves horrid marks so this would be perfect timing. Oh how this would make my life that bit easier & I’d even name her Phillipa, she would be a most welcome addition to our family & she’d be very well cared for :). How my clothes would love Phillipa too & as I work in an office my clothes need ironing.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Inspired with other moms reviews

    I haven’t selected to review this Philips Pefectcare aqua but after reading the reviews of fellow moms I can imagine how awesome is it. I’ve seen the ironing result & now decoded to buy one for me.because with my current iron it’s hard to iron the fancy dresses which comes with some pearl & stone on it,& for those I thnk perfect care aqua would be great.so now I’ll buy one for me or if before that another available for review then I’ll go for it.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • One month later and still loving the Philips PerfectCare Aqua!

    After using the Aqua for a month now, I can honestly say I have ironed more in the past few weeks than I had in the last few months. I find myself ironing everything now rather than just the ‘good clothes’ , school uniforms and work clothes. It is so easy with such a great finish, and really is no chore.

    I can imagine those who iron for a living would find the Philips PerfectCare Aqua brilliant, and it would make their workload much easier. I don’t think I could ever do that myself, but with 5 of us we always have a pile (affectionately know as Mt Washmore ), that is now a lot less daunting to tackle.

    The finished result is professional with minimum effort. What’s not to ‘like’ about that?

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • It was love at first.... iron!!

    From the very first item I could get my hands on, I was in love with my iron. It was a pair of thick, heavy shorts…. you know the kind… the ones with pockets in all different directions with heaps of extra fabric in the pockets. I normally struggle for quite some time getting these shorts to look decent. Well, I got my iron ready to go, and these were first off the pile… not long after, these were in my completed pile. I started to iron the next item without thinking too much. Then I realised what I’d done. They were finished so quickly, I must have only done half… missed a leg??…. missed a side?? So I picked them up to have a look. Perfectly ironed shorts – without the struggle. I’m in love… with my Philips PerfectCare Aqua!!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • My Aqua

    So I have sent a few more reviews through to two more sites. Domayne online and appliances4youcom.au. I have reviewed on loads of sites now and hope that people find my review helpful when choosing the Aqua!

    I have to say that this iron is no passing fad. It is a keeper. At the moment it lives on the dinning table. It doesn’t have a permanent home yet but I am quite content to leave My Aqua right where it is for the moment. That way I can just turn it on when needed and I can drag the rickety old board into the lounge and watch a movie while ironing away. Suits me for the moment! I am still surprised that I am actually ironing all the time now. But I do enjoy using My Aqua so I don’t mind ironing now. I enjoy it so much because I am actually seeing results!

    This is an incredible iron! Every iron I have ever owned has been rubbish, they leaked, burned, stuck or just wouldn’t iron. This has all changed now that I have My Aqua!
    It is so powerful yet so gentle. I can iron anything (and everything)! From the toughest fabrics to the most delicate. This iron takes care of them all!
    I don’t need to worry about setting the temperature because this smart little iron does it for me. After all ironing isn’t rocket science so I should need a degree just to figure out the best setting.

    And I can iron jeans, then silk, then cotton in any order without having to pre sort.
    It is beautifully designed and so easy to use. It make ironing easier than ever before whilst still delivering professional results!

    So far I haven’t come across any negatives, and I am pretty sure that there is none.
    I hated ironing and never thought there would be an iron that would impress me, but I was wrong. I am impressed. It has changed my mind about ironing. It is no longer frustrating, it is a dream with My Aqua.

    Overall there is nothing a can fault with this iron. It is easy to use, a joy to use! It gets the job done so quickly. It’s not too noisy. It doesn’t leave the clothes wet. It refreshes clothes. Cuts ironing time. There’s no fiddling with dials. It give professional results!

    I love My Aqua!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great Product

    I have been using the Philips Perfectcare Aqua for some time, and have some thoughts:

    Firstly, the iron is a pleasure to use, the designers seem to have thought of everything, from the smooth glide soleplate to fast heat up time, this one beats any other iron I have tried.

    Secondly, the iron offers a trigger action or continuous steam option, which is a big bonus in my book as it means I can power through and get my work done in a fraction of the time.

    Thirdly, the standout feature is the self adjusting feature that means you can go from cottons to silks with no need for changes.

    If I were to suggest an improvement, which is a hard task, it would be to highlight the water markers on the base to make them easier to read.

    Overall, this is a stand out product in terms of quality, practicality and usability. I would recommend this iron over both standard or other steam generating irons.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Lie it

    Lke it

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Time saving appliance that every home should have

    ironing is a chore in most homes and we all seem to hate it, it is expensive to have some one else do it, and everything that we wear does look better when it is ironed, I have a Phillips Perfect care Aqua and it is a life saver, I believe that is cuts my ironing time in at least half, and the quality of the ironing is so much better, I find that I can do a weeks worth of ironing in about an hour, and I iron everything including all my kids tshirts, in fact one of my teenage boys once said that once you have ironed t shirts you never go back, mind you I have never managed to get him to the ironing board yet, these irons are more expensive than the standard iron but worth every cent to not have the never ending ironing basket.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great time saver

    A friend bought one and was so impressed that she insisted I borrow hers for a trial – I think my semi-crushed clothes were her motivation! I’ve never enjoyed ironing especially the constant need to refill the water when steam ironing so this iron gets top marks for the size of the tank. The results were great and I’ll be the first to admit that I will never love ironing but IF I have to do it then the Philips Perfectcare Aqua will be my ‘go to’ device.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • What a time saver!

    Who over came up with this idea is a genius!
    My wrist doesn’t get sore from tilting the iron to stand now, as with this iron you can just lay it flat the entire time. It saves so much time not having to refill the water all the time. Now I fill it once and it lasts through my whole ironing pile. Best of all I never have to worry about burning holes in clothes as it automatically adjusts the temperature for perfect iron on any fabric and I can go straight from satin to denim with no adjusting.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Works like a dream!

    I use this for my professional ironing business and have been able to now increase my customer numbers but decrease my workload. The best thing is that I no longer get a sore wrist as you don’t need to stand this iron up, you just leave it flat on the ironing board. Also you can go straight from silk to denim and there’s never any heat or fabric settings to change. Finally, an iron that thinks like a woman! I’d recommend it to anyone, I just wish I’d got mine sooner!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Makes life easy

    Never thought I would ever enjoy doing the ironing, it slide and glide rhrought the clothes do easy I would never ever go back to a $30 iron it is well wroth the money. If u have the money buy one

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Proffesional results with minimal effort

    This iron takes out all the guess work out of ironing, you could be an amateur, but get a proffesional result with ease.

    Instead of using straight heat which could cause burns or shine on your clothes and having to adjust temperatures for different fabrics, the fact that the iron runs on steam means that you don’t have to worry about any of that.

    The water tank is huge and allows you to use a large amount of steam at a time for great results without having to worry about refilling the tank.

    Switching from a normal iron to this steam iron only took a couple of minutes to get used to and I’m sure it’s going to make my life a lot easier.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • pure bliss

    AH MAY ZING! This is an appliance that should be in every home,
    very very good and useful, could use if safely on so many items,
    and can not imagine life without one, even my husband has started using it!,
    that says enough for itself, absolutely love this product ,

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Totally worth every last cent

    This iron is by far the best iron I have ever used in my life. No guessing about the right temperatures, or settings, no worrying about having an iron that is always leaking water all over my clean clothes. This iron takes out all the guesswork and leave you with beautiful, crisply ironed clothes.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • the latest and greatest

    every mum should have one of these at home works like a treat better than every other ironing product ive owned

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Takes the guesswork out of a dreaded chore

    I’m not a person who irons, in fact I will go far out of my way to avoid this chore however a recent career change for my husband meant I had to face this fear and step up to the board! I was daunted at first when I went to purchase an iron which is why I chose the Perfectcare Aqua. It manages to tackle a multitude of fabric with ease and produce a pretty good result without too much technique know how, I will admit I am getting better but its great to know like an automatic car you just have to put your foot down and away you go!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • AH MAY ZING!

    AH MAY ZING! This is an appliance that should be in every home,
    very very good and useful, could use if safely on so many items,
    and can not imagine life without one, even my husband has started using it!,
    that says enough for itself, absolutely love this product ,

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • i really really reall abostley really loved this iron i am horrible and i mean horrbile at ironing but with this iron i get the job done its quick and easy and a joy to iron now and i now dont burn the clothes and it leaves them looking very very very very nice and perfect for those dreded job i9nterveiws

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • easy, timesaving, brilliant

    Well….not sure if anyone can love ironing, but sure takes hard work out of it. I sometimes get in an ironing lady to free up my time. She loves it so much (dances & sings whilst ironing) she’s getting one for herself. BRILLIANT – Well done Philips!!!! I’ve recommended this iron to family and friends!!!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Philips PerfectCare Aqua

    101%
    Whilst I didn’t get to review this’d reticular I would sooooooo love too. I don’t mind ironing at all, never have, have always found it very relaxing & therapeutic a bit like cooking & housework. I know this sounds rather strange but I find mundane chores five me a feeling of being productive. I need to keep busy so working during the day achieves this & I’d love to be busy with this wonderful iron. I actually think household appliances are a great product review. I even used to iron for cash back in the day when money was scarce, I will love this iron so much & appreciate it every minute of every day. I think I’d even polish it from time to time & his name would be Phillip lol

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Phillips is perfect

    I am starting to drive my man crazy hoping I can review or win this. I LOVE ironing, I find it very relaxing & therapeutic maybe because I have OCD but I iron garments very well, could iron all day, every day, I really REALLY could. I used to iron other ladies clothes for money when I was,a stay at home mum working part time during day, ironing at night with BeeGees playing in the background. My iron leaves tacky marks on garments, I work in a corporate office & dry cleaning is soooooo expensive. I leave home @ 7am, get home @ 7pm, loooong day. We have 3 adult children who turn up with their laundry & want ironing done. I will charge my adult children $10 per hour for their ironing,maybe $15 as they have jobs & one earns more than me, go meeeeee. I would so love to review or win the iron. Call me the iron ironing queen lol 🙂

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great Product

    My sister in law has one of these and i tried it out one day it is the fastest and most easiest product to use, i feel like my clothes where perfectly ironed. my sister in law loves it so much she would never trade it for anything. i am looking at getting one soon.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Does a great job

    I tried a friends one of these. While I wouldn’t go out and send this sort of money on a iron (and I’m comparing it to a 20 year old, hand me down, never been maintained iron) but ot really was significantly better then anything I’ve ever used in the past.
    Granted I don’t iron a lot, I definitely liked the feel, weight, functionality of this iron. It worked fast and really well and holds a decent amount of water so you don’t have to fill it often. The not having to change settings and continuous steam ideas made it really easy and quick to use.
    If you’re a keen or frequent ironer I would definitely recommend this iron!

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • I want one!

    My mum has brought one of these, she so in to her ironing. I really hate ironing, but it has to be done as my husband has a lot of shirts, anyway I decided to test out my mums and I loved it straight away, so much easier to iron. I am going to get one as soon as possible.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Demonstration was awesome

    I was in a shopping centre the other day & there wash lady demonstrating this exact iron. I mentioned I had seen this & it looks wonderful, well she showed me how it works & I must say I was more than impressed. Seeing as I don’t mind ironing, not one bit at all in fact I find it therapeutic (something terribly wrong with me but I don’t mind housework either), I would so love this. I went to iron my black garments yesterday but gave up as my iron leaves horrid marks so this would be perfect timing. Oh how this would make my life that bit easier & I’d even name her Phillipa, she would be a most welcome addition to our family & she’d be very well cared for :). How my clothes would love Phillipa too & as I work in an office my clothes need ironing.

    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others
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Article Mums Reveal Their Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips

Mums Reveal Their Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips

Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time mum, protecting your baby’s delicate skin is right up there on the priorities list. Because when their skin is irritation-free, it really does make for a happier bub! Anyone who’s had to deal with nappy rash (me included!) knows it’s an inescapable mum truth.

Having skin irritation as an adult is super distracting and annoying. So just imagine what that’s like for our teeny babies and toddlers, who need to focus on sleep, eat and play. No wonder they can be so upset when they have nappy rash.

One thing you do need to ditch when it comes to nappy rash is mum guilt. It happens despite our best efforts. But it is helpful if you can get ahead of the game by doing as much as you can to try and prevent nappy rash in the first place.

We asked our hundreds of thousands of Mouths of Mums members for their tried-and-true, trusted nappy rash tips, and their responses came down to four key tips. So if you’re about to have your first baby, or your fifth, it’s worth popping on the kettle and reading through what’s helped other mums.

Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips From Mums

What we love about these tips is they’re perfect for mums and expecting mums, and they’re really simple to do. Everything from what to use and what to steer clear of, to helpful hints on caring for delicate baby skin.

1. Nappy Free Time

“As much free nappy time as possible. Lay baby on a blanket covered with a towel on the floor, without a nappy on, if possible in front of a warm sunny window.” – Joanne W.

We love nappy free time for newborn and toddlers (although it’s a lot harder to get them to stay in one place!). And while nappy free time is one of the most popular nappy rash tips among our mums, using the right nappy also plays a huge part in protecting against irritation on your baby’s skin. For example, Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants have clever Rapid-Dry™ Technology, which instantly absorbs for drier skin. And they’re perfect for day and night, with up to 12 hours of leakage protection.

2. Change Nappies Frequently

“For me, what worked on my two kids is not leaving them in soiled nappies too long. I definitely changed as soon as they were wet and let their skin air dry before placing a new nappy on. I would rather go through more nappies than have to deal with the uncomfortable rash they would feel.” – MoM Member

Frequent nappy changes are a fail-safe way to keep moisture, but it’s not always practical (babies just love to fill their nappies while you’re out and about!) Huggies Newborn Nappies are designed to help protect a baby’s delicate skin with a zinc-enriched layer*, clinically proven to help protect against skin irritation.

3. Use A Barrier Cream

“My mum put me onto Zinc and Caster Oil cream. It is FABULOUS stuff! It’s very thick and sticks like you know what to a blanket hehe I tried literally everything and this was the only stuff that helped.” – Trudes

Using a barrier cream was another really popular tip from our mums. But did you know that Huggies Newborn Nappies are the only nappy with a zinc enriched layer. The zinc oxide in Huggies Newborn Nappies is the same ingredient found in many nappy rash creams, which helps to protect against irritation with visibly less redness on skin. They’re also endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and the number one choice in Australian hospitals.

4. Choose Gentle

“Don’t use scented wipes. Flannel and warm water is the best.” – Justine F

Using the most natural product possible for wiping a baby’s delicate skin to prevent irritation is a tip that’s been passed down from generation to generation – and it’s still a great one. But something lots of mums don’t consider that a nappy itself can help protect against skin irritation. Huggies Newborn Nappies are clinically proven* to help protect against skin irritation while Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants keep up with wriggly little ones while providing superior dryness, making them perfect for active toddlers.

Nappy Rash Myths & Facts

🚫 Myth: Nappy rash is only caused by wet nappies.
✅ Fact: It’s true that moisture does play a role in nappy rash, it can also be caused by moisture friction, bacteria, and even what the nappy is made from.

It’s why choosing a nappy that’s specifically designed for skin protection is really important.

🚫 Myth: Cloth nappies are better at preventing nappy rash than disposable nappies.
✅ Fact: When it comes to nappy rash, there’s not really any need to compare cloth and disposable nappies, because it’s all about keeping baby dry. The longer baby can stay dry, the better.

Huggies’ Rapid-Dry™ Technology absorbs wetness instantly, reducing irritation risk.

🚫 Myth: Nappy rash creams are the only way to protect against irritation.
✅ Fact: A good nappy with a zinc enriched layer can also help to protect against irritation.

Find Huggies Newborn Nappies and Ultra Dry Nappy Pants in your supermarket nappy aisle today.

Mouths of Mums is working with Huggies to bring you this handy information.

*Zinc as Zinc Oxide. Tested on adult skin as a suitable substitute for baby skin.
*#1 choice in Australian hospitals based on sales data.

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  • I have been using Huggies ultra dry for my bub since she was born and I am really impressed with the performance. These nappies keep my baby dry and feel comfortable.
    The dry touch layer absorbs wetness quickly and keep my baby dry. So happy.

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  • Thanks for sharing they make all a lot of sense and we practiced all these tips. Personally I found the most important the be frequent nappy changes and daily bare bottom time. I also applied petroleum jelly or zinc oxide-based cream with each nappy change and never ever used talcum powder. And of course use only water based wipes.
    Another tip not mentioned here is that I found it helpful to put the nappies on slightly loose (so not to tight) to allow some airflow

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  • This is certainly a great push to buy Huggies nappies for your child – just wish my very tried and true remedy was still available which used to be Cedel Baby Powder. It was such a smooth powder that the skin felt like it was polished on t=my babies bottoms and nappy rash was never something I had to worry about. Other powders balled up and made it worse including Cure-Rash.

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  • What an amazing article, Yes it’s common sense. But As a longtime mum of 5 with a toddler that has Neurogenic Bowels and Bladder. And when you feel as if you’re at your wits end trying multiple different ways to cope with an upset child with a rash. Sometime a reminder to reverting back to the basic is all that needed.

    Mustela Barrier Cream Is AMAZING! Honestly seen results from the first day application.

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  • Yes it is absolutely vital to use a barrier cream each and every time a nappy change is done otherwise nappy rash can creep in very quickly and I can also advise to limit the amount of juice that you give your baby to drink as the acidity can cause nappy rash if your child is sensitive to such things as mine was…and of course some nappy free time will always be helpful and making sure you are bathing baby frequently too. Especially around teething time when they seem to be more prone to developing nappy rash for some reason.

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  • I agree with this. It’s just common sense

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  • A great compilation of tips for the new parent (and good reminders for even the seasoned parent!)
    Dry, clean and comfy makes for a happy baby. And remembering that a baby’s skin is so very delicate, so it’s good to be picky about what you put on or near their skin. Enjoy your sweet babies!

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  • All really good tips. I’m a big believer in not letting them sit in wet nappies for long. Even the most absorbent nappies are resting against their delicate skin and need changing. I’m also a big sudocrem fan. A thin layer applied to irritated skin does wonders. It’s natural for them to have nappy irritations but we can only do our best to avoid it

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  • Really terrific advice. My daughter never had much in the way of nappy rash develop and I believe that because I did change her so frequently and we had a lot of nappy free time, especially in the warmer months of summer. Sure there is things to treat nappy rash but we all know prevention is best!

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  • My first born had terrible nappy rash and ulcers from acid urine and none of the specialists prescription creams did anything. I finally used Petroleum Jelly and it cleared up his skin very quickly and kept future rashes at bay. It is cheap and easy to use and works the best of anything.

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  • Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.

    Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.

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  • Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.

    Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.

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  • I had issues with my son pooping a lot as a newborn. Sometimes it can be really hard to keep the rash at bay if you have a child that is constantly doing that. There is some acidity in the excrement and that can cause burning before it’s even been against their skin for long. I used to use paw paw cream on him and that worked best as a barrier.

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  • Nappy Rash can be so raw and painful and i always worried so much when our babies had a bout of it. I remember trying so many things but always found good old petroleum jelly used regularly would help in keeping it at bay. There are some great suggestions in the article.

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  • I did find that not all nappy rash creams are as good as each other. After trialing many brands I settled on Sudocrem as the best for me and my baby. Changing nappies frequently and air time is also very important.

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  • There are so many common sense tip in this article and they are tips that we followed. We kept everything as natural as possible on very soft and sensitive skin. We went with plenty of nappy free times and we were very fortunate to not encounter issues with nappy rash.

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  • This article describes very much what we always have done: frequent nappy changes, plenty of bare bum time, no fragrances also not in soaps and a good nappy rash cream. It can become more challenging when your child has diarrhea; in which case bare bum time becomes more complex and the skin more irritated in which the gentle washing with warm water, patting dry with a soft cotton flannel and good zinc cream is more important

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  • Even though I agree that prevention is key, I also think it’s important to have a good barrier cream to hand to help at the first signs of trouble. There are lots of good brands, you can pick any really that suits your baby’s skin. But use it liberally when you need it!

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  • Yay! First time seeing my own comment in an article! *happy dance*
    But yes, i do swear by changing their nappies as soon as it’s soiled. It’s what worked for us for both children! We always go prepared and change either before going out, during or in the car boot if we really had to

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  • Nappy rash is horrible and prevention is definately better than cure. This is a fantastic article with some great tips. Especially the changing of the nappy frequently. Unfortunately sometimes especially once they’re on solids and their poops get yucky a little nappy rash can be unavoidable in which case a small amount of sudocreme clears it up quickly.

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