But don't cloth diapers cause rashes?

As you have seen in some of the Why should I use cloth diapers? links, disposables can be the cause of many rashes, among other problems. The gel found in disposable diapers is made to absorb wetness. It sure does, including the natural moisture in the skin. So once it's activated, it sucks the moisture right from baby's bottom, causing some babies skin to become irritated.

Most parents find that rashes happen less often with cloth. Usually with cloth, a rash is caused if a child is left to sit in a wet or poopy diaper for a long time. Some other causes may be a reaction to something they ate, a reaction to a new detergent, etc. You can put microfleece liners (if your diaper isn't already made with it) in your cloth diapers to help wick the wetness away and keep baby's skin drier.

But if my baby does develop a rash, can I use my regular rash cream?

Most of the diaper rash products you find at retail stores contain cod liver oil, petrolatum, or other products bad for cloth diapers. If you were to use these products with cloth diapers, the stuff would build up on them, causing them to loose absorbency and stain. They may even develop a rotten fish smell. You can buy some cheap fleece, cut it into strips, and line your diapers with it, then toss the fleece after a few washes. There are products that are safe with cloth diapers. Two that are available almost anywhere - Aveeno rash cream and Burt's Bees rash cream. But if you really like these WAHM made diapers, you'll love WAHM rash products too! Why not try them out?

* If your baby has developed a diaper rash that looks like it has raised bumps, open sores, or seems especially painful see the link below about Yeast Rash.

Yeast rash? Check out this link: Yeast Rash and Cloth Diapers