How to Use Liniment for a Natural, Gentle Nappy Change

How to Use Liniment the French Way

If you’ve recently discovered French liniment, you might be wondering how to use it properly. Don’t worry, it’s simple! Liniment is designed to make nappy changes easy, natural, and soothing for your baby’s skin.

This gentle blend of olive oil and limewater has been a staple in French nurseries for generations. It cleans, moisturizes, and protects your baby’s bottom in one simple step, no rinsing required.

Step-by-Step: The Perfect Nappy Change with Liniment

1. Apply to a cotton pad or cloth.
You only need a small amount. A soft reusable cotton pad works perfectly (another eco-friendly win!).

2. Gently clean your baby’s skin.
Use the pad to wipe away any residue. The liniment will lift impurities while leaving a protective, moisturizing layer.

3. No need to rinse!
That’s one of the beauties of liniment, it replaces wipes and water, all in one.

4. Put on a clean nappy and you’re done.
Your baby’s skin is clean, hydrated, and protected naturally.

Why Liniment Is Better Than Wipes

Unlike most wipes, liniment doesn’t strip your baby’s skin of its natural oils. It keeps the pH balanced and helps prevent irritation. That’s why so many parents find liniment helps maintain comfort and minimize baby rash naturally.

And because you use reusable or compostable pads instead of disposable wipes, you’ll also cut down on waste, a small change with a big environmental impact.

A French Tradition, Now in Australia

Liniment is as common in France as baby wipes are in Australia. It’s simple, natural, and sustainable — perfectly in line with today’s eco-conscious parenting.

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