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I don't know about you, but when my little one is teething the acidity in his stomach often translates into his poo - which makes his bottom red raw and bloody sore.

Acid-y poo - not something you really want to be suffering from or dealing with.

That means trying to get an emergency appointment with the doc, baboon bottom for baby, and steroid cream on prescription (which needs to be kept in the fridge to keep up its efficacy).

If doctors & steroid cream aren't an option - we've found a high-street hero that is.

Sudocrem Care & Protect is a soothing barrier ointment which is designer to offer protection
for skin prone to nappy rash/infections and soreness
(NB: I've given this to an adult to use too on a chaffing bum!)


The protective barrier seals in the skin's moisture to keep it smooth, protect about external irritants (piss, and more acidy poo) and any further rubbing from crispy nappies which aggravate the rash further.


Even slinking into a soothing bath makes my little one howl when his bottom is sore - so it's amazing to see something that gets to work so quickly and effectively.


With soothing Vitamin E and Pro Vitamin B5 (I'd slather this on my skin FYI if it wasn't so unctuous) it helps most importantly quell the problem and keep the area healthy and guards against infection.
It's also hypoallergenic and has been dermatologically tested plus free from artificial colours and preservatives.

It was also winner of Product Of The Year 2015 in the Nappy Cream Category
(in a Survey of 10,175 people by TNS).


Nappy rash - BE GONE!



Sudocrem Care & Protect

DURING the first year of their lives a baby gets up to 15 colds according to my lovely GP. Although it's totally normal because of their weak immune system it doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Combine that with colic, teething and tummy bugs and it can feel like a never ending cycle of illness.

To make sure you're prepared for everything that comes your way make sure that your bathroom cupboard is well stocked with the following essentials, as recommended by mum-of-two Natasha Harding.

Calpol 

Where would we be without it? There was a call for action to make it taste horrible to babies as some mums are giving their children too much of it. We say, stand away from the Calpol - when faced with a fractious, poorly baby it is often the only salvation.

ColdZyme

Colds generally begin in the nose and throat so if you can zap it early chances are you'll be able to ward off the dreaded lurgy. Although you can't use the spray on babies it's ideal for older children over the age of four - and also for mums, so you don't catch yet another cold from your little darling.

Nelsons Teetha

Teething is horrible for the whole family but Nelsons teething granules - a homeopathic remedy really seem to help. They simply dissolve in a baby's mouth to help provide instant pain relief.



Bepanthen

The fact is your baby is going to get nappy rash at some point - and girls are more susceptible than boys. I swear by Bepanthen. Not only does it stop nappy rash in its track but if your little one is sore it clears it up immediately.

Rescue Remedy

Some days it all seems too much and when you're not sure what else to do for your tot then Rescue Remedy may save your bacon. It's a combination of five flower essences specially blended to give comfort from tough days. It can be used anytime, anywhere and is suitable for the whole family.



Skin Salvation

Eczema is horrible and sadly exacerbated by many of the chemicals found in many body washed and soaps. If your child gets dry skin and/or eczema you should give Skin Salvation a go. It's moisturising and soothing. I've used it on my son's eczema and Lexi's cheeks when they get sore from being outside in the wind.

By Natasha Harding

We're keeping everyone's pecker up by offering lots of lovely comps this month - if you're as miserable as we have been with the freezing cold climes -  then you will definitely approve!

Our friends at Nelson's are offering a fab goodie bag of essentials from their range, especially the divine muscle soak, various supplements and baby essentials NB: we can't live without their teething granules and calendula cream.

                             PLUS a gorgeous hooded winnie-the-pooh dressing gown in fetching yellow.
                             Your little one will LOVE!

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So, what is your baby bag essential, mummies?

I've got a 6-month old teething baby, yet no sign of teeth.

My poor baby has been teething the last few days and I think it's her top teeth because they apparently cause more pain than bottom ones. I've done Calpol and teething gel but neither of those was that effective. As much as I feel bad for the poor thing, her constant wailing is driving me up the wall!

Luckily I met up with a friend from NCT last week whose baby was going through the same thing and she recommended a totally different solution. Being an ex-nanny she knows a lot of effective remedies. She suggested I try Anbesol Liquid.

Anbesol is rubbed on the gums like gel but unlike gel it doesn't instantly slip off your finger or get sucked up by greedy little tongues.  Needless to say I tried it this afternoon and it was an almost instant relief. In fact she was playing so quietly all afternoon I got a bit worried - I was used to all the constant whining! But now I have my happy baby back :-)

Now, before you run out and buy this, remember I'm not a doctor, midwife or pharmacist so please do check with yours before using a new medication, especially as this is an over-the-counter one. Also please read the label yourself to make sure it's safe for your little one in case they are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Since this medicine is also for adults it might be a handy one for pregnant ladies who are suffering from sore gums. But, as above, do check with your GP or pharmacist first!

And while we're on the subject of teething, I also have a top tip from my mum! She told me that when a baby is teething their poo is more acidic and so if they do a poo and you don't change the nappy for a while it burns their bum. And I have noticed that my daughter's bum has been a bit red and sore looking the last couple of days so for now I'm using good old Sudacrem during every nappy change to help protect her precious little derriere!