How to Use Liniment for a Natural, Gentle Nappy Change

How to Use Liniment the French Way

If you’ve recently discovered liniment, you might be wondering how to use it properly. Don’t worry, it’s simple! Liniment is a natural, no-rinse nappy change cleansing lotion, designed to make nappy changes easy 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, moisturises 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.
One or two pumps is all you need. A soft cotton pad or reusable cloth works perfectly (another eco-friendly win!). Your usual wipe works too.

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

3. No need to rinse!
That’s one of the beauties of liniment: it cleans and protects, all in one.

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

Split into layers? That's normal with natural ingredients: a quick shake and you're good.

Why Liniment Is Better Than Wipes

Unlike most wipes, liniment doesn’t strip your baby’s skin of its natural oils. It helps maintain the skin’s natural barrier and keeps things comfortable. That’s why so many parents find liniment such a gentle, soothing choice for delicate skin.

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.

Want to try it? Start with our First Try Bundle: a 125mL bottle of Cheeky Bébé Liniment and a pack of organic cotton pads for $14.90. Already convinced? Save with our bundles, or read more about what liniment is and how it works.