Editor’s Note: I’m Dr. Liana Coman, dermatologist and mom of four under four. Trueself asked me to guest write about Coterie‘s diapers.
Hi parents of beloved babies,
Through both my medical training and my own motherhood journey, I’ve learned just how important those quiet, fragile early days with a newborn truly are. It is a time when protecting and supporting a baby’s delicate skin matters more than most parents realize.
How My Family Found Coterie
My relationship with Coterie began almost four years ago, when my twins were born prematurely. As a dermatologist and first-time mom, keeping their skin dry, protected, and free from irritation quickly became one of my biggest priorities.
Coterie became an immediate ally during those early weeks. Their thoughtfully designed diapers helped protect my twins’ delicate skin during one of the most vulnerable stages of their lives, helping us avoid diaper rashes that can escalate quickly in underweight newborns.
What began as a medical and maternal necessity soon became a trusted part of our daily life. Four years later, I continue to use Coterie with our youngest with the same confidence and trust.
What Newborn Skin Really Needs
From a dermatological perspective, newborn skin has an immature barrier and increased permeability, making it far more susceptible to irritation. Fragrance, chlorine processing, alcohol, and latex are unnecessary exposures that can compromise skin integrity. What newborn skin truly needs is simplicity: dryness, gentleness, and thoughtfully designed materials that support its natural protective function.
Did you know?
Coterie’s diaper is now EWG Verified®, confirmed safe from 3,900+ ingredients of concern.* EWG Verified® is one of the most rigorous third-party safety certifications in the industry. To earn it, a product must avoid every ingredient on EWG’s list of ingredients of concern, meet strict standards for ingredient disclosure (including fragrance ingredients), and meet criteria built by EWG’s own team of scientists, formulators, and toxicologists.
*Verified by Environmental Working Group (EWG)Why Moisture Control Matters
One of the primary triggers of diaper dermatitis is prolonged moisture. When skin remains wet, the barrier weakens, making it more prone to inflammation and infection. The absorbency and quality of a diaper play a critical role in maintaining skin health – not only by preventing irritation, but also by supporting comfort, sleep, and regulation.
Parents often underestimate how much friction and repeated exposure to irritants can affect sensitive skin. Even small exposures, when repeated day after day, can gradually compromise the skin barrier.
Peace of Mind, By Design
As both a physician and a mother, I’ve learned that investing in quality essentials like Coterie is about intention. When a baby’s skin is protected, they rest more peacefully, feed more calmly, and parents are freed from the constant worry of discomfort or irritation.
My advice to expecting parents is to focus on what truly supports your baby’s comfort and your own peace of mind. Newborns don’t need many products – just the right ones. When you trust the products you’re using, you can focus less on managing irritation and more on what truly matters, like caring for and bonding with your baby.
Because when you protect their skin, you protect their beginning.