You might be looking at me kind of funny if your baby has ever gotten a rash from wearing cloth diapers. It’s certainly possible, especially if their delicate skin is very sensitive to wetness or certain fibers. But it’s worth exploring other options since there are so many fabric choices now on the cloth diaper market. If baby is reacting to wetness, try stay-dry liners. If you suspect it’s detergent, do a thorough stripping or switch brands and make sure you add extra rinses. If synthetics are the culprit, switch to cotton or hemp – or one of my favorites: bamboo.

I saw this story at Lil Helper diapers the other day and had to share it with you. Not only are they an amazing company with amazing diapers, but their customer service goes above and beyond anything I’ve heard of in the cloth diapering world. Don’t believe me? Read on…..

“I got a call on my cell at 9.30 pm on Thursday from a mom whose 1 month-old was suffering from a nasty diaper rash that wouldn’t go away. She had never used cloth diapers before so I explained to her how it would all work. After which she asked us for a LilHelper.ca Charcoal Bamboo Diaper. We told her it will be hand delivered on the next day. To which she said something only a parent in distress would say, “What do I do for tonight?” So her hubby drove to our warehouse, where Nader met him and gave him the diapers at 10.30 pm so that mommy can start healing the baby’s rash immediately. Next time, you have a favor or special request to ask from us – demand it. We will, almost, do anything to make sure our customers are well taken care of. On a side note, mommy called back and reported that the Charcoal Bamboos are healing the rash better than any ointments she has used.” – Mohammed at Lil Helper Diapers

I love success stories like this! Even better, I love family-owned enterprises that deliver personal and heartfelt service.

What are your thoughts about cloth diapering and rashes? Is it seldom a problem? Or have you found something that is kind to your little one’s bottom? Or did you feel compelled to give up altogether when nothing worked?

Tell me in a comment below!