Freddie’s First Bots and Spots review

Caring for your baby's sensitive skin can be really tricky, but this nappy cream from Freddie's First is just what you need. With a natural formula specially designed for use with newborns, it's a perfect pick for their delicate skin and even features prebiotics to promote the growth of healthy bacteria for your baby's natural defences. Totally vegan and cruelty-free, there's so much to love about this handy cream.

Awards

The Freddie's First Bots and Spots Nappy Cream won Bronze for Best Nappy Cream in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. It's a wonderful addition to your change bag, providing a brilliant way to reduce irritation for your baby and keep them happy and healthy. The ingredients are nice and gentle, making it perfect for eczema-prone skin - our testers used it with their children, so if you're still not sure, read on to find out what they thought.

Testing

A wriggly baby is nothing new for most nappy changes, but when using a cream like this, it's important that it blends quickly to make the process smoother. Luckily, Freddie's First delivers with this Bots and Spots cream - one parent tester said "it has the ability to spread easily without being too greasy or sticky, making the application process smoother for both parents and babies," while another highlighted that "the product was wonderful on our little one... It wasn't greasy and was easy to apply."

It's good for delicate skin as well. "My 18-month-old has particularly sensitive skin and is prone to nappy rash. The product was a good barrier, thick but easy to apply and without an overwhelming scent," claimed a pleased mum. Another told us that "the cream’s soothing properties quickly eased my son, reducing the appearance of spots and keeping his delicate skin moisturised and protected - after just a few applications, his skin looked healthier and more radiant, and his cheerful demeanour returned."

"This cream features good gentle ingredients, which is always great when looking for lotions and potions for little ones," revealed a mum who was pleased with the natural contents. A satisfied, eco-conscious parent also told us that "it had no nasty chemicals, was soothing and most importantly probiotic. It was hydrating, moisturising and protected my baby’s skin barrier to prevent future nappy rash flare ups."

Parents also appreciated the portability of the cream, allowing easy access whenever you need it by just popping it into the change bag. "The size is small enough to fit in most nappy bags with out any issues, meaning it's not taking up too much room. Very easy to use!" reported a happy mum, while another thrilled parent told us that their "son loves applying this himself," and agreed that "the size makes it easy to throw in the nappy bag". Handy!

Final verdict

Overall, it's an effective and gentle product that soothes nappy rash well, offering easy application and a great smell. "We found the texture made the product easy to apply and it had a pleasant but not overwhelming scent," reported one tester. Another confirmed that "it prevents and heals rashes while being gentle on the skin - applying this on my baby’s skin was safe, caring and baby-friendly". What better review could you get?

Emily Dale is a contributing writer for Mother&Baby, passionate about finding the best deals for families and collecting real parent reviews to explore the highest quality products for the home. She has also contributed as a Content Optimisation Executive to a number of other Bauer brands, including Yours and What's The Best.