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Philips Sonicare for Kids
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I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health
Philips Sonicare for Kids :
4.49 out of 5 based on 86 reviews.
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We are thrilled to announce the Philips Sonicare for Kids product review!

Because as mums, we are always looking for ways to help our kids take better care of their toothy pegs.

Philips Sonicare for Kids gives you superior cleaning for growing smiles.

Review_Sonicare_for_Kids_brush_350x700Philips understands that parents want to encourage their children’s independence, but that they are also aware of the great importance of healthy teeth and gums.

In a very child-friendly way, this rechargeable sonic toothbrush ensures exceptional brushing results that you, your child – and your dentist – will be proud of!

Sonicare’s dynamic cleaning action drives fluid between teeth and along the gum line, providing a gentle and effective clean. This advanced technology allows the Sonicare For Kids to remove up to 75% more plaque than manual toothbrushes*

The KidPacer delivers fun and engaging musical tones that encourage kids to brush their entire mouth effectively for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes.

Two kid-friendly brushing speeds and brush head sizes, suited for 4+ and 7+, make it easy for your child to get used to sonic cleaning.

Fun interchangeable stickers allow kids to make each brush uniquely their own and the multi grip design for parents and kids allows you guide their technique.

*VS a manual toothbrush

In short, Sonicare For Kids is a smart, long-term investment in your child’s oral health.

Click here to find out more about Philips Sonicare for Kids. 

Brushing gets even better with Brush Busters … the App that will have kids wanting to brush!

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To maximise the effectiveness of the Sonicare For Kids and how you child brushes, Philips Sonicare have created the Brush Busters App.

Skip bathroom drama and get your child to enjoy brushing his or her teeth.

Brush Busters from Philips Sonicare is a fun, free & unique educational game that teaches children how to brush their teeth properly.

The app features two interactive characters – Bjorn the Viking and Vicky the Vampire – who make sure your son or daughter gets hooked on brushing.

The Brush Busters App allows your child to:

  • Help one of the characters get their teeth back one by one through brushing their own teeth properly.
  • Gain cool achievements and rewards to keep them motivated – earn instant rewards or input your own.
  • Brush  independently, working in conjunction with the Sonicare For Kids brush, guiding them through 2 minutes of effective brushing

You don’t need a Sonicare for Kids to use the Brush Busters App.

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Download the free Brush Busters app from the App store and get brushing!

 

Where to buy Philips Sonicare for Kids …

Philips Sonicare for Kids is available from the Shaver Shop, Harvey Norman and Malouf Pharmacy.

How does the Philips Sonicare for Kids product review work?

Philips_Sonicare_for_Kids_300x359In the Philips Sonicare for Kids product review, selected families were sent a Philips Sonicare for Kids rechargeable toothbrush (with 2 brush heads). They are now posting their ratings and reviews on this page.

Applications to participate in the Philips Sonicare for Kids product review have now closed. 

If you missed out this time, don’t be discouraged. There’ll be lots of opportunities for you to take part in a product review in the future. If you’re not a member, join Mouths of Mums here to receive invitations to participate in future reviews.

 

 

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Published 1st September 2015

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  • Bought for my daughter, she LOVED it!

    My daughter is usually really REALLY fussy when it comes to her toothbrush. I mean REALLY fussy! She won’t let me brush her teeth, she has to be Miss Independent, and she will only use a specific type of brush. Normally, she would never dream of using an electric toothbrush, but for some reason, she gravitated toward this one in the store, and I thought, “Why not?” WELL! She LOVED it! She went from brushing her teeth twice per day, to brushing five times daily! She says it’s the most fun she’s ever had brushing her teeth. 😀 I love the fact that it’s a brand I trust, and that it is giving her the best start to dental hygiene possible while making brushing fun. I HIGHLY recommend this toothbrush, and just wish I could use one myself! 😉

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Cleaning teeth is no longer a chore

    My 3 kids now love brushing their teeth and it gives me piece of mind knowing they are getting a better clean now than with a normal tooth brush.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Cleaner teeth - less fuss

    I love this product. Both my kids have been using the Philips Sonicare and the results are fantastic. The kids love how they can put their “touch” on the brush with the different stickers and the beeps that remind them to change sides/top-bottom. It’s no longer a chore to brush their teeth – the only fights now is who gets to go first. From a parents point of view – I’ve really noticed the difference in just how clean their teeth are. My 8yo daughter has several adult teeth crowding her little mouth so lots of cross overs etc, but this brush gets in there and her teeth have never looked cleaner or whiter. I’m loving it!!!

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • For parents of children with autism

    Two of my children that reviewed this fantastic toothbrush are severely autistic.

    They are incredibly sensitive and find brushing their teeth quite intrusive.

    Even with their sensory sensitivity they still enjoyed using the Philips Sonicare For Kids.

    The toothbrush does not produce an overbearing vibrating sensation.

    In fact it engaged and encouraged them to maintain their morning and night brushing routine.

    I ‘hand over hand’ brush with one of my children and I find that the slim design of the toothbrush along with the rubberised grip allows for ease of handling even in this circumstance.

    From using the Philips Sonicare For Kids it’s very obvious that a tremendous amount of thought and care has gone into its design.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Mother's Opinion- Thoroughly enjoyable as well as effective!

    As all the lucky parents who were selected for this wonderful review received three brush heads in total, I was able to trial it with all three of my little ones that fell within the 4+ age range!

    I need to build the foundation for healthy oral care habits with my children whilst they are young so that they have a better likelihood of maintaining good habits throughout their life.

    Philips Sonicare For Kids enables me to equip my children with the tools as well as the motivation they need to maintain a healthy daily routine.

    * Dentists recommend a brushing time of 2 minutes- my children aren’t too fussed about what dentists recommend, they do however enjoy brushing for two minutes until the toothbrush stops
    * The stickers don’t lift or peel when wet
    * The Philips Sonicare toothbrush is very easy to clean and maintain
    * Definitely removes more plaque even without toothpaste (especially for little ones who aren’t able to spit)
    * The stickers are easy to apply and any wrinkles that occur can be smoothed out with ease
    * Unlike other electric brushes it does not leave my hand tingling after or during use due to the vibrations
    * The Philips Sonicare For Kids encouraged and enabled independent brushing
    * The bristles on the brush head are perfectly soft and gentle for young children

    The Brush Busters app is almost like a game which encourages my little ones to compete against one another to see who can help their character to gain back all their teeth

    The brush is perfectly balanced and designed with the child’s hands in mind.

    If you are stuck trying to think of a gift for a little one aged 4+ I would highly recommend the Philips Sonicare For Kids. It really would make an absolutely perfect gift. And the little one receiving it would remember you every time they use it.

    I would like to thank the lovely team at Mouths of Mums as well as Philips for giving my family this truly life changing opportunity. It has made an amazing difference to our children’s brushing routines and I can’t thank you enough for providing us with something that they are all willing and able to use, and love!

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Chanel's Review- Enables Independence!

    There is definitely a difference in the length of time that Chanel’s teeth stay ‘fur’ free throughout the day.

    The slender handle with rubber grip is absolutely perfect for the size of her hand.

    It’s well balanced as well as weighted, which means it’s not something that is going to tire a little 4 year olds arm before they reach the full 2 minutes of brushing time.

    In the same way that Chanel’s older brother Maxwell was fascinated by the way the Brush Busters App recognised when the Philips Sonicare For Kids toothbrush was switched on, she was very surprised to find that her character Vicky the Vampire from the app noticed when she switched off the toothbrush before finishing her time.

    I’ve found that by using the Philips Sonicare For Kids Chanel was able to gain more independence whilst brushing as well as achieving the full two minutes brushing time which I am extremely proud of.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Kingston's Review- Fabulous for fussy little ones!

    Kingston dislikes brushing his teeth to the point that it makes him quite distressed each and every time, even with a manual brush.

    Electric toothbrushes in particular bother him quite a bit as often the vibrating sensation can be overly strong.

    I was nervous about how he would react to the Philips Sonicare For Kids but at the same time I was willing to give anything a go as brushing Kingston’s teeth is often quite challenging.

    Not only did the Philips Sonicare For Kids NOT make Kingston anxious or upset, but it has enabled us to get a far better clean in the same amount of time.

    Kingston is still on the 1 minute setting, but he is happy to make the connection that when the buzzing stops it means he’s finished.

    The Philips Sonicare For Kids actually made Kingston smile! It has really pushed his brushing routine in a positive direction.

    I would say that the Philips Sonicare For Kids has completely changed Kingston’s perspective on brushing his teeth and it has made it a much more enjoyable experience.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Maxwell's Review- Even more awesome than the Philips Brush Busters App!

    Maxwell is seven years old and before being lucky enough to have been selected for this exciting review he did find the Philips Brush Busters App extremely engaging as well as motivating.

    The Philips Sonicare For Kids really did take his brushing routine, as well as results to the next level though.

    Maxwell was fascinated by the way his character Bjorn the Viking (on the app) was able to recognise what toothbrush he was using simply by switching it on.

    The stickers were a huge hit and Maxwell loved being able to choose his own sticker.

    The built in timer is a massive motivator in getting him to brush for the entire two minutes and even on mornings when we are in a rush the timer alone is enough encouragement for him to achieve the recommend time.

    Maxwell absolutely loves the Philips Sonicare For Kids and is now very consistent with his morning as well as night brushing routine.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • What's in the Box?

    * Philips Sonicare For Kids Toothbrush
    * Charging base
    * One brush head
    * Eight large handle stickers
    * Two sheets of smaller handle stickers
    * One replacement panel
    * Instruction manual

    As I will be reviewing this product on three of my children I am going to allow them each to select some of the smaller stickers to decorate the toothbrush with as that way it makes it more personalised for each of them.

    I am really looking forward to this review as I can’t control what my children choose to eat and drink for the rest of their lives, however I can set them up for life with healthy brushing habits.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Happy happy happy

    So happy to be picked for this review. I have had so many problems with trying to get mr 9 to brush properly or at least regularly with so many tears & arguments that I was getting ready to give up. Happy to say that I no longer have to nag, plead, beg or bribe him to brush his teeth. He made it look like so much fun that miss 6 & mr 5 wanted in on the action. Those extra heads have been brilliant, now all 3 can use it without a hassle.
    Love the app- teaches the kids how to brush properly
    Love the timer- the kids now brush for a reasonable amount of time
    Love the size- great for reaching all areas of the little ones mouths without them feeling the need to spew (mr 9s words)
    Thank you soooo much, I think you’ve just saved me $$$$$$ on future dentist bills!!!

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Teeth have to last

    Philips Sonicare for kids is a great little toothbrush that the kids love to use. They have good teeth and Sonicare will keep them that way. It is fun to use and cleans better than a normal toothbrush. They have fun designs that kids love. It is easy to recharge and teaches them to brush independently.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Constant clean

    We absolutely love Philips Sonicare for kids to promote good teeth and healthy gums in our children. The kids just love their toothbrushes and we have bought them for their little cousins too. It’s easy to get them to brush properly and the dentist is very happy with their teeth.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • It works

    I have bought Sonicare for my two nieces and nephew for presents in the hope their teeth will be cavity free. They are having fun using them so that’s a good start to nice oral hygeine. My son loves his and even though he has great teeth and brushes regularly, having the Sonicare gives me piece of mind that his teeth are being looked after at home well.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Making brushing fun

    I bought my grandkids A Sonicare to leave here for when they have sleepovers, it was always a chore to get them to brush their teeth, now they have one at their house too-they have found it easy to use even the 1y/o giggles when she has her gums brushed.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Sonicare Teethcare

    I believe the Philips Sonicare does a better job cleaning teeth than by just brushing with an ordinary toothbrush. My son has great teeth and I want to keep them that way. Teeth need to last a lifetime so the expense of this product is minor if it takes better care of his teeth.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Philips for Pearly Whites

    My son has always loved getting his teeth brushed (Yes I know different from most). I wasn’t sure about getting this but I had heard it does clean teeth better and I believe it does. It is a bit of an expense but compared to possible dental charges I guess cost is minimal.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Avid brusher

    I bought this for my son to use as he can be very hard to get his teeth brushed at night. After using it once he now absolutely loves it. Unfortunately I had to buy another one because he then thought it would be fun to use it to ‘clean’ every surface haha but I told him this new one is only for his teeth 🙂 classic boys!

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Bought for my daughter, she LOVED it!

    My daughter is usually really REALLY fussy when it comes to her toothbrush. I mean REALLY fussy! She won’t let me brush her teeth, she has to be Miss Independent, and she will only use a specific type of brush. Normally, she would never dream of using an electric toothbrush, but for some reason, she gravitated toward this one in the store, and I thought, “Why not?” WELL! She LOVED it! She went from brushing her teeth twice per day, to brushing five times daily! She says it’s the most fun she’s ever had brushing her teeth. 😀 I love the fact that it’s a brand I trust, and that it is giving her the best start to dental hygiene possible while making brushing fun. I HIGHLY recommend this toothbrush, and just wish I could use one myself! 😉

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • My daughter loves this tooth brush

    My daughter is loving this toothbrush. I didn’t get chosen to review it but I went out and brought it thinking it was probably going to be quite good, I am so surprised. It is excelent. My daughter happily brushes her own teeth and there is no argument about it. It does a great job and the dentist said her teeth are super clean. I love how gentle but thorough it is. Would highly recommend. Thanks Mouths of Mums for another great review

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Great tool to encourage teeth brushing

    I really loved the way this toothbrush added fun into a boring chore for my kids! Both my boys (aged 5 & 8) now have a Philips Sonicare toothbrush and both love the sensation of brushing their teeth with it. I love that both boys tooth brushes can be personalised to fit the individual child. I do think they are a bit expensive however as it is a good quality product I think of the money I’m saving on dental bills! Would definitely recommend it to other mums who struggle to encourage their children to brush their teeth! 

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • My son loves it

    My 4yr old would scream and cry everytime we had to brush his teeth due to a medical condition he has. Finding this toothbrush was an absolute godsend. He brushes his teeth without any tears or screaming since using the sonicare.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Great for my son

    I bought the Phillips sonicare toothbrush for my 3 year old son and it has helped with him now wanting to brush his teeth. When we had s normal toothbrush we had so much trouble getting him in the bathroom to brush his teeth. Now with the sonicare toothbrush he wants to brush his teeth all day

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • My son loves the toothbrush

    I bought the Phillips sonicare toothbrush for my 3 year old son and it has helped with him now wanting to brush his teeth. When we had s normal toothbrush we had so much trouble getting him in the bathroom to brush his teeth. Now with the sonicare toothbrush he wants to brush his teeth all day..

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Great for little hands

    I bought the Phillips sonicare toothbrush for my 3 year old son and it has helped with him now wanting to brush his teeth. When we had s normal toothbrush we had so much trouble getting him in the bathroom to brush his teeth. Now with the sonicare toothbrush he wants to brush his teeth all day.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Love this product

    I love this product so much, looks great, easy to use! Quite expensive though for a tooth brush. I like mine but I don’t think I’d buy another one if it broke simply because of the cost. It does do a great job though and my dentist did comment on how my teeth had improved since my last visit. I think they need to make it more budget friendly. Overall a great product that I would recommend though

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • really handy

    this phillips electric toothbrush sure is a great product. the kids really don’t mind the vibration and like brushing their teeth. This makes brushing everyday a fun task and it really is easy to use the brush. the app helps them brush properly and it gives me piece of mind that the job is being done the right way. the brushing is timed as well so you don’t need to stress. the tooth brush comes with different types of stickers so your little ones are able to make the tooth brush special by customising it and making it theirs! i recommend this to anyone and my kids enjoy using it. the battery has a really long life to it and holds charge well. Thanks for reading this review by the way.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • wow now i get a visiter

    My son is so happy I know it s not the toothbrush that did it but his tooth has been wobble for months now, and after brushing his teeth he came to me and said it is really wobble now.
    I touched it and out it fell.
    he was so excited because now the tooth fairy can collect a nice clear tooth. How sweet.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Great product

    My grandson loves this toothbrush – no tears now when he has to brush his teeth.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Cleaning teeth is no longer a chore

    My 3 kids now love brushing their teeth and it gives me piece of mind knowing they are getting a better clean now than with a normal tooth brush.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health

  • Easy to use and for all types of children

    One of my daughters is autistic and I am pleased to say she coped well with using this brush. It’s fun for her to use and it tickles she says. Great for her to learn to brush longer too.

    I would recommend Philips Sonicare for Kids to others
    My kids found the brush easy & comfortable to use
    The Brush Busters App encouraged my kids to brush their teeth
    Philips Sonicare is a brand I trust with my family's oral health
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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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  • We found that changing nappies frequently was key for us. And once the kids starting sleeping for long periods at night, we started using the really good quality nappies – Huggies, as it happens – while cheaper nappies were still okay for the day and frequent changes. Nappies do vary! .

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  • This is a really great reminder that nappy rash can happen but there are some great tips to help try and avoid it. I use to do a lot of nappy free time with my daughter when we were home as she had sensitive skin and I layered the barrier cream on all the time, especially at night.

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