Talcum powder vs cornflour vs no powder at all??

What is safe to use when changing my baby's nappy to make him feel nice and dry? I have heard talcum powder can be dangerous if inhaled. Is cornflour any better? Am I best off using nothing at all, or can anyone suggest any alternative products? ThanksTalcum powder vs cornflour vs no powder at all??
No dont use powder of any type for a baby. its just not necessary. Either clean him with water and cotton wool and wipe dry or use a wipe and again, wipe dry. A smear of vaseline on any bits that look sore should be all you need if you change him often enough and dont leave him in a nappy thats falling off under the weight of wee! Yes i have seen it, too many times, and the poor little bottom underneath...Talcum powder vs cornflour vs no powder at all??
All powders are dangerous if inhaled. Try the lotion that turns to powder when it dries or the roll on powder. That way it isn't getting into the air to breath in. The pediatrician recommended it for my boys. All powders can cause breathing problems if you or the baby inhale it but with the lotion the powder isn't in the air at all as it is a lotion that dries very fast into powder. The roll on again doesn't get into the air as much as regular powder products would so it is much safer.
There has been question over talcum powder causing and/or increasing the risk of cancer. Maybe it doesn't but I wouldn't want to risk that with my babies :)





Inhaling talc can be harmful, as far as cornflour based powdes, I think discomfort/temporary breathing problems but not long term (or not that they've found yet!)





I have not used powder at all on my 9 mth old son, it really isn't necessary. Wash %26amp; dry bottom, put on clean nappy. It is also better to use creams (eg for nappy rash) ONLY when necessary - cos, when you think about it..cream is a layer of moisture sitting on babies skin %26amp; that's exactly what you're trying to avoid... I use sudocrem or pawpaw ointment when needed (which is about twice so far, for a very small amount of redness during teething)
I never used anything on my babies' bottoms but a washer, and a couple of times when they did those ammonia smelling teething wees I put aloe vera straight from the plant onto their bottoms. They seemed to get nappy rash a lot less than other children. Although a lot of people swear by cornflour, might be worth a try - i'd steer clear of talc .... would you put talcom on your private parts?
I used corn starch often and it was cool and dry and didn't poof into the air. I kept a box with the diapers and wipes and just sprinkled a small hand full into the diaper and closed it up. I really don't think the tiny bit you or the baby would inhale is really gonna kill either of you, honestly, but if it's really a big concern for you look into the lotion option. I know we were pretty much all powdered babies and we all made it thru just fine. Good luck with the little one, whatever you choose!
hey there i love the smell of a freshly powdered baby and they need something to take the smell away down below i use curash powder and have also found it great in preventing nappy rash have never had aproblem with any of my 8 children using it although it's a bit more expensive than usual powders but you don't need to apply much to the bub
Nothing at all. Dry your baby off with cotton wool or a soft towel - how is having damp powder of any sort stuck to him going to make him comfortable?





Powder has been on the ';not recommended'; list for well over a decade now in the UK - I was advised against using it on my daughter, and she's twelve.
I don't use baby powder at all! Haven't used it since my little girl was born and shes 2 months. I put some Vaseline on her bum after a diaper change which helps prevent diaper rash since the urine doesn't actually touch the skin. Shes only had diaper rash once since she was born and it was bad at all just a bit red and it didn't seem to bother her.
Talcum powder should not be used. Your best bet is cornstarch. It has no scent or chemicals or any harsh ingredients, and will asorb all moisture. Most baby powders you buy at the store are just cornstarch with a bit of scent, but if you really want to be safe, just use plain cornstarch.
Hi, if you do decide to use them, remember there are many brands, some good and some not so good. If there is redness the Cornflour otherwise a good quality Baby powder, simple to not get it to blow everywhere and so the baby isn't breathing it in.
No baby powder is safe. as for alternatives I am unsure of, I would use nothing at all rather when use baby powders as I know what is in them.