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My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream review: a soothing nappy cream for sensitive skin
If you’re looking for a simple, yet effective nappy cream that’s suitable for your child’s eczema-prone skin, the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Cream is a good choice. Parent-tester Laura shares her verdict.
By Laura Westerman | Last updated Apr 15, 2024
Price: RRP £12
Suitable for very sensitive skin, including those prone to eczema
Fragrance-free
Developed by a midwife
A little goes a long way
Contains medical-grade lanolin and calendula
Pricey
More of a barrier cream than a cream to treat severe nappy rash
Type: Cream | Size: 30ml
Ease of use: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
The My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream is pricier than other nappy rash creams I’ve tried, but I like that it contains medical-grade lanolin and calendula to soothe and protect my 23-month-old daughter’s sensitive skin. It also doesn’t cause any eczema flare-ups, which is important if you’re using this nappy cream daily.
If you prefer thicker barrier creams like Sudocrem, then the gel-like consistency of this nappy cream might not be suitable, as it only forms a thin layer on the skin and is more of a barrier cream than a treatment cream for severe nappy rash.
That said, it smells great, is absorbed easily without any mess or stickiness and is simple to use with the pump bottle. It’s also available in a tube which makes it easier to use up every last bit of product.
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How we tested the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream
To see how well the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream performs day to day, I tested it for a week with my 23-month-old toddler, applying it after every nappy change.
I compared it to other nappy rash creams such as Sudocrem, Metanium and Childs Farm Nappy Cream to see how it fared against its competitors and assess whether or not it's a worthy buy.
After testing was complete, I scored the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm on three different criteria including: ease of use, effectiveness and value for money.
How easy is My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream to use?
The My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm is one of the easiest nappy creams to use. It comes in a small bottle which is the ideal size for storing in your changing bag, with a pump that can be used one-handed to make applying it a breeze. You can also buy it in a 30ml tube if you prefer, which is slightly cheaper than the bottle, at around £8.
This product feels more like a serum or a gel than a cream, leaving a shininess on the skin after application, thankfully with no stickiness. A little goes a long way with the No Harm Bum Balm, so I only needed a pea-sized amount on my finger for each nappy change, and found that it spread easily on my daughter’s skin.
I found it thinner in consistency than nappy creams like Sudocrem and Metanium, which made it more pleasant to apply, and it is clear in colour (unlike Sudocrem which is white and Metanium which is yellow), so wasn’t visible on the skin except for some shininess.
I like that this product is really smooth to apply and that it’s both fragrance-free and contains natural ingredients.
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How effective is the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream?
The My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm is more of a barrier cream than a nappy rash cream, so it’s less effective on more severe cases of nappy rash than the likes of Sudocrem.
It contains medical-grade lanolin, which helps your baby’s skin to stay moisturised, as well as calendula which soothes soreness and redness.
While I did find the No Harm Bum Balm to reduce redness and provide a soothing effect if my daughter’s nappy area was sore, the effects weren’t instant. That said, I can see how this product would be effective as a nappy rash preventative if applied every day for a longer period of time.
As my daughter suffers from eczema, I am cautious about what I put on her skin. The No Harm Bum Balm was gentle on her sensitive skin and helped to keep it nourished in between nappy changes.
Is the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm Nappy Rash Cream good value for money?
The My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm is one of the more expensive nappy rash creams I’ve come across, especially for the quantity. While a little goes a long way, the £13 price tag won’t suit all families, particularly as you can buy creams like Sudocrem for as little as £4 for quadruple the amount of product.
However if your little one has very sensitive skin and is prone to eczema, then this nappy cream is a good choice.
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About the author
Laura Westerman is an editor, writer and Deputy Head of Editorial Content at Mumsnet. Mum to a one-year-old, she is fully invested in discovering the best and most affordable baby products on the market, and sharing her knowledge and findings with other parents.
With over seven years' experience as a full-time editor, five of which have been spent writing, commissioning and editing pushchair product reviews and round-ups, Laura has a keen eye for what parents love and likes nothing more than putting together honest reviews to make parents' lives that little bit easier.
In addition to her work as a writer and editor, she has also appeared in a number of baby product videos for Mumsnet's YouTube channel.