Product Review on Nappy Rash Cream
Nappy rash is a common problem with our newborns'
sensitive skin and their long hours of having to wear diapers, With more
and more brands in the market, which should you put your money on? Our four
mothers tell you.
PUREEN NAPPY RASH CREAM
$3.90 at Shop N Save, Carrefour, Kiddy Palace, Tom
Et Stefanic, leading shops and pharmacies
TK: The cream was very thick with residual bits in it and I found that
a lot comes out with each squeeze, resulting in wastage. But it was quite
effective.
ET: The cream gave a slightly sticky feeling.
D H: I
found this very thick and not very smooth and it took about three days
for the nappy rash to disappear. There was no scent. SS: It was quite effective,
I didn't see any rash during those few days, but I found it a bit oily and
it didn't have any fragrance.
DRAPOLENE CREAM
$3.30 at NTUC supermarkets, Guardian pharmacies and
other retail outlets
TK:
Its effectiveness on Michelle was average. It has a medical scent and a
smooth texture.
ET: I like the smooth and moist texture - it's like a moisturiser, but non-greasy,
which is good. It was effective for preventing nappy rash. But the smell is
a bit too clinical.
DH:
It reduced redness very fast and cured nappy rash. But I found it a bit
oily and it didn't seem to have a smell.
SS: It was smooth and easy to apply. Rashes were gone after two applications.
JOHNSON N JOHNSON BABY DIAPER RASH CREAM
$3.50 at all leading pharmacies and shops.
TK:
It's quite smooth with no residual bits, and was effective on Michelle.
It was easier to control the amount squeezed out.
ET:
It's very effective. It really clears up rashes. Neutral smell. Smooth
texture.
DH:
I think it's suitable for sensitive skin. There's no smell. It got rid of
nappy rash very quickly. I applied at in the morning and that night, there
was visible improvement to the rash.
SS: There was a very plain smell. I would have liked a special fragrance.
But it was quite effective.
MOTHERCARE BABY
NAPPY CREAM
$8.50 at
Mothercare outlets
TK:
This is my favourite. I found the fragrance refreshing. Because it's in
a tub, I could control the amount I applied on Michelle without wasting.
It also worked well on my baby. After one to two applications, the rashes
on my baby were gone.
ET:
Very nice fragrance. Smooth texture as well, and it's effective. But it's
a bit pricier and I prefer a tube, easier to use.
DH:
The texture is smooth and it smells nice. It's not oily and cures nappy
rash very fast. It's'dermatologically-tested' tool which is safer for babies.
I like the hypoallergenic feature of the cream.
SS: A very nice scent. The skin felt like it had an extra coating, which
was all right. But Xue-Er had rashes even after the second use. I continued
applying but rashes still persisted.
SUDOCREM ANTISEPTIC HEALING CREAM
$15 at Mothercare outlets
TK: This cream is a multipurpose cream. The label says it can even treat
acne! Although I found the fragrance okay, my mother found it pungent! But
it didn't seem able to treat my baby's rashes.
ET: It has a very strong antiseptic smell and I found it greasy.
DH: Smooth texture but it had a very medicated smell and didi't get rid
of nappy rash at all.
SS: It smelled like hair gel. The cream was very thick, very sticky and
felt a little unnatural.
Source: Today's Parents,
Sep 2001, p32