Skin care

Bath and skin care for you and pēpi

A short, simple bath routine, moisturiser for dry spots, and fragrance-free products wherever pēpi's skin touches yours.

TakesAbout 15 minHow oftenBath every second day · daily care

Set up once

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Fragrance-free laundry liquidEssential
No added fragrance left on clothes and bedding.
Hooded towelEssential
Wraps pēpi up warm the moment they come out of the bath.
Soft cotton clothsEssential
A warm, wet cloth is all you need for most changes and baths.
Soap-free baby washNice to have
Only if you want one — water alone is fine while pēpi is very young.
Baby bath or bath supportNice to have
Makes holding pēpi easier — but it doesn't keep them safe. Keep a hand on them.
Not in our range yet
Bath thermometerNice to have
Optional — shows the water is at 37–38 °C. Your wrist or elbow works too.
Not in our range yet
Cotton woolNice to have
For eyes and face — a fresh piece for each eye.
Not in our range yet
Fragrance-free moisturiserEssential
For dry spots after the bath and during the day.
Zinc barrier creamEssential
A thick layer helps keep wetness off the skin.
Fragrance-free body oilNice to have
Keeps stretching skin supple, with no scent to pass on to pēpi.
Fragrance-free hand creamNice to have
Frequent hand-washing dries skin fast; unscented keeps it off pēpi.
We don't sell this — look for one that fits the description above.
Unscented nipple balmNice to have
A thin layer to keep skin supple. Check the brand says it doesn't need removing before feeds.
Not in our range yet

We only list products that meet our standard. Where we don't have one, we say what to look for.

Bath

Every second day, or a few times a week

Moisturiser

On dry spots, if you use one

Barrier cream

A thick layer at every nappy change

Nipple balm

A thin layer, if you use one

Eczema that isn't improving after 5 days, or signs of a skin infection — crusting, weeping, yellow or white pimples, blisters, pain or a fever?

Your GP or practice nurse — Book in — and ask about moisturisers on prescription.
PlunketLine — 0800 933 922 — free advice for parents and whānau, any time
Healthline — 0800 611 116 — free health advice from a nurse, 24/7
Emergency — Call 111

A how-to guide, not medical advice. Steps follow the New Zealand health sources linked under each step.

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