Written by Maia, President
We were pretty lucky in the diaper rash department, but if your baby is afflicted, you’ll want to find a cream without chemicals (common culprits are parabens and BHA).
Do Cloth Diapers Prevent Diaper Rash?
My hunch is that cloth diapers are less likely to cause diaper rash than are disposables because cotton is more breathable than plastic, but I haven’t found studies to support this idea.
Note: If you are using cloth diapers, you’ll want to avoid any diaper rash cream that contains zinc, as it can build up in the diaper and render it less effective. I’ve indicated below which rash treatments have zinc.
My Pick for Best Diaper Rash Cream
I’ve compiled a long list of customer emails from thrilled parents who have tried Green Goo’s Baby Balm. It’s hard to find a natural diaper cream that does the trick, but this one does. It also has the safest list of ingredients of any of the Good Stuff brands.$14.00Add to cart
Coconut as Cure-All
I tend to think of coconut oil as a reasonable first-try cure for most ailments, and diaper rash is no exception. Try smearing a little on your baby’s bottom with a Q-tip.
If you want a rash treatment more tailored for tushies, click on the Good Stuff tab below.
The Good Stuff
Babo Botanicals Oatmilk Calendula Soothing Diaper Cream
This popular diaper cream relies on beeswax, watercress, and vitamin E to soothe sore bums and create a moisture barrier. This cream contains contain zinc oxide, but Babo founder Kate Solomon says they have tested the cream on cloth diapers and it rinsed out completely, leaving no residue.
How to Get: We now offer Babo in our online store, where you’ll pay $13 for a 3-ounce tube.
$11.99Add to cart
Kimberly Parry Organics Bum Butter
Kimberly Parry Organics Bum Butter has an entirely safe list of ingredients, which include natural soothers like olive oil and chamomile. Unfortunately, I can only find it at online retailers.
How to Get: Amazon. You’ll pay $20 for a 4-ounce tub.
California Baby Diaper Rash Cream
California Baby Diaper Rash Cream scores a 2 on EWG’s Skin Deep database because it contains lanolin (the others on this list all score a zero if they have been reviewed by EWG.) All the other ingredients in the California Baby cream are safe, and it’s a long list of them—everything from tea tree oil to wild pansy extract. I am including it here for those of you who are okay with lanolin, which is effective in serious cases of diaper rash. CONTAINS ZINC (which will ruin cloth diapers).
How to Get: Amazon, Whole Foods, and many other retailers. You’ll pay about $12 for a 2.9-ounce tube.
Miessence
Miessence makes a Baby Bottom Mist that contains many of the same ingredients as the Kimberly Parry cream. It’s also expensive ($18 for an ounce), but I like that it is sprayed on, sparing sore tushies further abrasion.
How to Get: Online, where you’ll pay $18 for a 1-ounce bottle.
Green Goo Baby Balm
Sierra Sage Baby Balm is free of lanolin and all ingredients are organic (including olive oil, calendula, beeswax, and chamomile). This balm doubles as a cradle cap and dry skin treatment, and we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback, with more than one customer calling it a “miracle” product.
How to Get: Gimme the Good Stuff’s online store. You’ll pay $13 for 2 ounces of this cloth-diaper safe cream.
$14.00Add to cart
Mom of 11 Kids
Mom of 11 Kids No Time for Diaper Rash is all natural, with plant-based ingredients like beeswax and coconut oil.
How to Get: Amazon
My Baby’s Bottom
My Baby’s Bottom has a formula blend of coconut oil, zinc oxide, and essential oil that helps calm and soothe the skin. Even though it started out as a diaper cream, it’s become a multi-purposed, “life saving miracle worker” for skin issues for people of all ages: psoriasis, eczema, chaffing, jock itch, razor burn, after waxing and minor skin procedures, even athlete’s foot, rosacea, and bug bites. I was sent a sample of this product, which I used on my own arms since I no longer have a baby in diapers! So, while I cannot attest to it’s effectiveness, it had a nice feel and a pleasant smell.
How to Get: Amazon
Beautycounter recently added Calming Diaper Rash Cream to their lineup of safe baby products. The primary healer here is non-nano zinc, and the formula also contains natural soothers like jojoba and shea.
$18.00Add to cart
Like other Poofy products, their Happy Tush diaper balm contains organic apricot oil and lots of cocoa and shea butters. Fans say that you can use it on eczema, too. (Poofy also makes a Tush Stick that’s safe for cloth diapers).
Badger Zinc Oxide Diaper Cream
Badger makes a great zinc everyday diaper cream for preventing diaper rash before it begins, or treating it once it’s started.
$11.99Add to cart
The Bad Stuff
Stay away from Dyprotex Ultra Medicated Diaper Rash Ointment Pads. Fragrance and propylparaben are a couple of good reasons to skip them, despite their effectiveness.
Palmer’s Diaper Rash Cream and Bottom Butter, including the cocoa butter formulation, contains fragrance, but aluminum starch octenylsuccinate is a bigger concern (it’s linked to developmental, reproductive, organ system, and neural toxicity). Palmer’s products also contain many of the usual suspects, such as parabens.
While it’s undeniably an effective rash treatment, the ever-popular Desitin contains BHA, a well-established endocrine disruptor.
Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is made almost entirely of petroleum derivatives, including paraffin, petrolatum, and mineral oil.
The Sneaky Stuff
Avalon Organics makes a diaper balm that contains retinyl palmitate (linked with cancer and reproductive toxicity).
Aveeno‘s diaper cream contains parabens.
What a disappointment to those of us who forever trusted Weleda to learn that their Calendula Diaper Care contains a handful of toxic ingredients (like limonene and geraniol, along with lanolin), and is rated a 4 out of 10 (“moderately hazardous”) on Skin Deep.
Note: Weleda sent me free diaper cream to review. I don’t know if I need to disclose this since I’m giving them a bad review, but I’m covering my butt! Hehe.
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Melissa says
We use Eco Chic Movement. It is naturopathic doctor formulated and contains a blend of herbs that are anti-bacterial and anti-yeast and help to heal wounds! It was the only thing that worked for us, and best of all is cloth diaper safe. We buy it from their website http://www.ecochicmovement.com
Sharon says
I like Happie Coconut Kids Care found on Etsy at http://www.happiecoconut.etsy.com
Liz says
What do you think about Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom?
Maia James says
Yes, it’s Good Stuff:)
Liz says
What do you think about Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm?
Maia James says
Yes! Earth Mams is Good Stuff:)
Sam says
What about honest?
Maia James says
Yes, Honest diaper balm is fine:)
Joanna says
Honest companies “organic healing balm” is great and scores only a 1 on skin deep. It also can be used for multiple issues including diaper rash. I use it on my baby with no issues.
Lauren says
Your site has been an enormous help to me! Thanks for your great work. What do you think about Acure Baby Buns? And for that matter, also their All Better Balm?
Maia James says
Yes, it’s all Good Stuff:). We are carrying both in our online store now:
https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/brand/acure-organics/
Robin says
What about Badger Balm Baby Zinc Oxide Diaper Cream?
Maia says
It’s Good Stuff!:)
CALLI says
What about Aquaphor or ASAP 365 SILVER GEL?
Maia says
I would not consider either of those brands Good Stuff.
Mary says
What about Babyganics diaper rashs cream? I know that some babyganics can be sneak stuff.
Maia James says
Eh, it’s not terrible, but it’s got a lot of ingredients, and some of them aren’t so great (sodium benzoate, etc.).
Analu says
Hi Maia, so do you not recommend I buy this cream for my baby? I thought baby”ganics” was like short for baby “organic” products so I guess I assumed this diaper rash cream would be healthy for my baby’s bottom. I really love your articles and always consider your input when buying products. So would you recommend this product or do you absolutely prefer I checkout the other ones on your Good Stuff list instead? Or is this one not bad? Please advise, thank you!
Maia James says
BabyGanics doesn’t use all organic ingredients, which is one reason I think they are sneaky (given the company name!). Overall, they are still better than a mainstream brand, and I don’t think you’re harming your baby by using their diaper cream. But I definitely think there are better options out there.
Erin says
How do you feel about A&D?
Maia James says
Not good. Parfum, petroleum ingredients, etc. I know it’s effective, but unfortunately they haven’t cleaned up the ingredients!
Natasha says
What about Bepanthen diaper cream?
mariam says
What’s your opinion on triple paste?
Maia James says
unfortunately, I would call that Bad Stuff:(
K adair says
Do you know anything about Dr Smiths diaper creams? That’s what we use. Thanks
Maia James says
Don’t know that brand, but will add it to the list for future updates!
Maia James says
Just checked it out and it’s got a lot of petroleum products in it, and therefore I wouldn’t recommend.
Alison says
What do you think about the Eco Chic Movement Diaper Cream?
Maia James says
Just checked it out and looks safe!
Natasha says
What about Bephanthen diaper rash cream?
Maia James says
I don’t consider this Good Stuff as it has many petroleum products in it.
Shilpa says
What about sudocream ? Is it recommended ?
Maia James says
No, I would not recommend Sudocream, due to petroleum ingredients and some questionable preservatives.
Hina says
I bought BAbo botanicals diaper rash cream, it wasnt any helpful for rashes or prevention of rashes. I was resistant to use soducream but had no other option in hand as i had got it for free so i used it n it really works great n soothes the baby buns..my tube of this babo botanicals diaper cream is just sitting idle in the shelf!
I also dont really like the babo botanicals oatmeal lotion for babies. rather Weleda calendula is better. what abt shea moisture?
Ashley says
I recently discovered the product “SkinFix” at Target and would like to know if it would be considered good stuff?
Maia James says
It’s not so bad–although does contain lots of petroleum-derived ingredients (i.e., paraffin wax).
Sarah D. says
What do you think about Burt’s Bee’s diaper rash cream?
Maia James says
It looks safe to me…some people don’t like lanolin, but over all I think this is a fine option.
Sarah D. says
Thanks for checking it out, Maia!
Miss G says
I’m a big fan of Dimpleskin’s Bum Bum Balm for maintenance, but I prefer something with zinc oxide in it for when flare ups occur
Amber D says
LOVE this site! I’ve used it for 3 years now and am getting ready to give it a shout out on the Kansas City Moms Blog. 🙂
One question: Why do you think Boudreaux’s Butt Paste ranks so well on EWG?
Maia James says
Hey, thanks for bringing this to my attention! It looks like Boudreaux has a new all-natural version without all the petroleum products; I’ll update my guide accordingly! Thank you!
Tiffini says
Would you consider this good stuff?
Maia James says
No, I wouldn’t call this Good Stuff.
Kandi says
What do you think about Boudreaux’s Natural version?
Michelle says
I recently bought Burt’s bees baby bee multipurpose ointment. I thought it was okay but I might have researched wrong on this one. Just wondering how you would rate this one?
Maia James says
Looks fine to me.
Morgan says
Thanks for all of your input on this! It looks like Burts Bees Baby Multipurpose Ointment isn’t ranked as well on the EWG list because it contains castor oil and frangrance. The jar says the fragrance is “natural” so I’m not sure if that helps? Also do you know what the concerns are with castor oil? I’m seeing it in a lot of things as I’m searching for a new diaper cream. Thank you!
Maia James says
I’m not THAT worried about castor oil, and if the fragrance is natural it’s not a concern.
Natasha says
Hi Maia,
Thank you for the very helpful portal and a great resource! What do you think about Reese and Luke Shea Butter Baby Balm?
Thanks,
Nat
Maia James says
Looks like Good Stuff:)
Staci Grauman says
Hi, I am planing to use Thirsties cloth pocket diapers. Are Acure baby products safe to use with cloth diaper? In there diaper balm it says the active ingredient is “Non-nano uncoated zinc oxide 14%”.
Thanks for the help! Staci G
Maia James says
Yes, it should be fine to use with cloth diapers. My understanding is that zinc may cause staining but won’t cause build-up on a cloth diaper.
Maryam Ahsan says
What’s your thoughts about Zum Baby Lavender Balm??
Maia James says
Good Stuff:)
Jeanette says
My newborn cant shake off summer heat and a rash.. I tried Aquaphor (ped suggested) and A+D, nothing. How about MotherLove Diaper and Thrush ? I used it with my son and found it worked well.
Thoughts on that?
Maia James says
Yes, MotherLove is Good Stuff, last I checked:)
Alicia Evans says
What about Burts Bee diaper rash cream?
Maia James says
I don’t love Burt’s Bees generally, but their diaper cream is actually fine.
Vicki says
I was wondering the same, since on EWG it actually has horrible ratings (as does the whole Burt’s Bees line of products).
I have absolutely loved this website and have used it for many product choices, but quick question: Are there other sources that you use other than EWG/Skin Deep? I usually like to use at least 3 and more to get a consensus.
Maia James says
Other than this website?:). I don’t know of another comprehensive source. You could check out the Think Dirty app.
Shopoholicnot says
How about Maty’s All natural petroleum free baby ointment?
Maia James says
Don’t know this one–will look into it!
Ashley says
How do you rate Weleda calendula diaper rash cream?
Maia James says
I don’t love some of the ingredients, such as benzyl salicylate and benzyl benzoate.
Natalie Cannatella says
What about Baby Hugo Diaper Cream?
Maia James says
I haven’t seen this brand but will add it to our list to research. 🙂
Natalie says
Did you ever look into this brand? I’m still using it and want to make sure it’s considered good stuff before I buy more of it.
Maia James says
No, I’m sorry but I have not yet had time to check this one out!
Allyson Martin says
Hi,
I’ve been reading that Burt’s Bees has a new diaper ointment formula, but as a soon-to-be first time mom, I’m not sure what is different because I can’t find the old formula to compare it to! I only keep reading that the new formula contains lanolin. Do you have any info or update on this? Thanks so much!
Maia James says
I don’t know about the new vs. old formula but here are my thoughts on lanolin: Lanolin is the greasy discharge from a sheep’s sebaceous glands, and is used in host of cosmetics, from lip balms to breastfeeding creams. Although highly effective in soothing and healing chapped skin, lanolin contains a heavy load of pesticides (the wool is soaked in chemicals to remove parasites before the lanolin is scoured out of it), and at the moment there are no truly organic options out there.
Majda says
You are correct Maia. Most Lanolin ingredients are not highly refined.
As a result, consumers believe they are allergic to Lanolin. This is not true, they are allergic to the impurities left behind. The sheep were fed chemicals or grazed on chemically treated fields and the wool is processed in chemicals in refinement stage to extract oils. Pure Lanolin that is highly refined is very expensive and not used often in Cosmetic products. Baby Butz cream uses pure Lanolin, highly refined, and is safe and effective. Just one of the reasons this cream works well and is used in neonatal units and recommended by Pediatricians.
Ricki S says
We use natural stuff from The Solid Bar Company, their calendula diaper balm especially, to keep vulnerable baby bottom areas rash free. We used it on our 4 year old daughter, many moons ago, and now it works just as fine on our little boy and it has always seems to keep him rash free and soft without any adverse effects, especially as we live in a hot humid area………any thoughts on this from your perspective?
Maia James says
I just looked into this diaper rash cream and it looks like Good Stuff:)
Brie says
I am looking into using just coconut oil on my baby, which coconut oil do you recommend?
Maia James says
You want organic unrefined coconut oil, as the refined variety is deodorized and bleached. And while there is a distinction between virgin and extra virgin olive oil, when it comes to coconut oil, these terms mean the same thing. This one is great because it’s even packaged in glass: http://amzn.to/2bHXIQu
Linda Wilson says
Our grandson also had a terrible rash that through elemination we decided had to be due to allergies in the diaper creams. We found a gal that makes an all natural cream except for the zinc oxide. Her price was only $10 for a large jar with a flat shipping rate. She packaged it in a glass jar so it did not absorb anything for the packaging and sent it right out.
Within a week we were clear of the rash. I understand her son has lots of allergies so she was forced to find ways to keep him healthy so she makes all his needs with healthy, chemical free products.
Here is her email if anyone is intersted to see if she can help your baby, desi becht@yahoo.com
Jean says
Your site is incredibly helpful. What do you think about Aleva Naturals Soothing Diaper Cream and Aleva Naturals Bamboo Baby Sensitive Wipes?
Maia James says
I don’t know those, but will look into them!
Paula says
What about a baby powder? Any good recommendations?
Maia James says
Yes! Anything without talc or synthetic fragrance is basically safe–I really like this one: http://amzn.to/2elmwyI
Marlyn says
I just came across your website and I’m loving it. It has been so helpful for me being a first time mommy and having no idea about baby products and ingredients. I would love to know your thoughts on the Era Organics Honeybuns diaper balm? Thank you!
Maia James says
I don’t know Era, but in general I consider Honeybuns to be Good Stuff:)
Alikea says
Hi Maia,
What do you think about French product Mitosyl ? Thank you so much
Composition
Fish liver oil ………….. 20 g
Zinc oxide ……………. 27 g
Vitamin A……….. 12 000 IU For 100 g
The other ingredients are: geranium essential oil, methyl salicylate, butylhydroxyanisole, petrolatum, wool fat, purifies water. This is a protective and healing ointment that contains zinc oxide and liver of fish oil rich in vitamin A
Maia James says
Looks like Good Stuff to me!:)
Majda says
Baby Butz cream is the safest, most effective diaper rash treatment available without a prescription.
Heals most skin rashes in 4-6 hours! Using only natural ingredients. Pediatricians hand out samples to patients and its used in neonatal hospital units.
Betty Jane Mackay says
What do you think of Beautycounter’s baby balm? I
Maia James says
The ingredients are fine, but I haven’t tried it myself. Here’s the link for anyone who wants to try it: http://www.beautycounter.com/suzanneweaver-goss?goto=kids%2Fbaby%2Fbaby-daily-protective-balm.html
Analu says
Hi Maia, do you typically list your favorite/safest product first? So if I am looking to change diaper rash creams to a natural and safe one should I just go for Babo? Is that the best/healthiest one??
Maia James says
No, actually they are usually in random or sometimes alphabetical order. For diaper rash cream, my top pick is the Green Goo–this is for both safety and effectiveness. You’ve given me a good idea with this question, though! We should probably be adding some indication of Top Pick next to our favorite products!
Analu says
Yes! That would be amazing and would definitely help us readers to choose more easily! Thanks!
Chloe says
Hello,
Where did you find a reference for about a possible carcinogenic action of geraniol? (Weleda diaper cream)
I couldn’t find any and geraniol oil has been shown to have anti-tumor properties.
Thanks,
Chloe
Laura says
How’s Mustela 1,2,3?
Also, opinion on honest diapers and the Owlet Monitor? Thanks!
Maia James says
I don’t like Mustela, I think Honest diapers are fine, and I don’t know the Owlet monitor but will add to my list!
Amelia says
Hello,
Have you had a chance to look at Weleda’s new White Mallow line? The ingredient list is different than the Calendula. Wondering if it’s safer enough to be “good stuff” or not yet. It has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
PS We love your website! Having gone through more than a half dozen different formulas and needing to thicken my little one’s bottles (medical conditions)it has been so helpful to know which soy formula and oatmeal is best. We are very pleased with Nature’s One Soy and Happy Baby Oatmeal.
Maia James says
I haven’t looked into this new line, but thanks for putting it on my radar. Will definitely look into it.
Maria says
Diaper cream! Still, works as before
It is curious that I
Nida says
Hello, love your website we just discovered it recently. Please tell how the Mustela 1,2,3 diaper rash cream is? Would love to know if its good stuff that we can use on our baby 🙂 thanks a ton!
Maia James says
Hi there. I’m not a fan of Mustela. There are many other safe brands of diaper rash cream!
Belen Tissera says
Hi, Many thanks for all your feedback. Could you tell me which ingredients you don’t like of Mustela 123. My baby is 7 months old and I have been using it since she was born.
I’m really worried now that I read that from you.
Shalimar says
I really enjoyed this, however, I wanted to share that my experience was that cloth diapers do not help with diaper rash.
My niece was set up with cloth diapers before birth, but she was born with extremely sensitive skin. Unfortunately, when wearing cloth diapers she would get a terrible rash that wouldn’t go away, even with copious applications of cream–we tried every kind we could find in stores. We learned that using disposable diapers helped it clear up and mostly prevented the diaper rash. I think it is because of the way that disposable diapers can pull the urine away from the skin, whereas cloth will absorb but continually touch the skin. We only noticed the pattern because we would occasionally use the diapers they give you in the hospital and the others we had received as gifts.
It was really sad for me to have to admit that cloth wouldn’t work for her, because I was her nanny and I wanted to make the cloth diapers work so badly. We worked on it for three months, but in the end we couldn’t get the terrible rash to go away with cloth so she got switched to disposables.
That was 9 years ago and now I’m having a baby and will not be using disposables. I’m hopeful that things work out better for me, and I’m glad I found this to help me pick out a safe and natural cream for my little one.
Jamie says
What about Kissaluvs Diaper Lotion Potion Spray and concentrate?
Maia James says
Don’t know that one, but will add to list for a future investigation!
Rachel says
Wondering if you know much about Rocky Mountain Soap Co. products (https://www.rockymountainsoap.com). I’ve been loving their Baby Bum Balm for my little one, and am convinced their Belly Butter saved me from stretch marks during my pregnancy. Would love to know your thoughts on their products!
Maia James says
Quick glance suggests it’s Good Stuff–will do a more thorough investigation when we update this guide!
Chloe says
It looks like Broudreaux’s Butt paste has changed their formula. It now says Paraben-, preservative- and phthalate-free under each of the three past options. Is this true?
Maia James says
yes.
Roxanne says
I’m confused. Is the Natural Butt Paste good or still no?
Jackie says
I am wondering the same. The EWG has a very low score for it. I don’t see it updated above. So, I would just like to know why it is not at least in sneaky stuff!
Renee SL says
Silly question, but I”m first time mom here, and first time my son is getting diaper rash at 16 months….teething with 4 teeth starting to pop through, so his diapers have been very loose and even though we change him immediately after he goes, he’s still red and irritated. Question is, can I put any of the “Good Stuff” diaper creams on his penis? I just want to make sure that it’s safe and won’t burn him or anything. Thank you! 🙂
Also, what do you think of this cream?
Ingredients
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) butter, Olea europaea (Olive) oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Almond) oil, Beeswax, Triticum vulgare (Wheat) germ oil, Santalum paniculatum (Royal Hawaiian sandalwood) wood oil†, Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) seed oil†, Chamaemelum nobile (Roman Chamomile) flower oil†, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil†, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil†, Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) peel oil (Furocoumarin-free)†, Cistus ladanifer (Cistus) oil†, Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower oil†, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil†
†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil
and also this kids bath wash:
Deionized water, Decly Polyglucose, Vegetable Glycerin, Sorbitol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Aleurites Moluccana (Kiwi) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Cedrus Atlantica† (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens† Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Linoleic Acid, and Linolenic Acid.
Thank you!!
Maia James says
Yes, the Good Stuff diaper creams are fine on his penis.
The two ingredients lists you pasted look fine to me. There are lots of essential oils in both of these, but if your son doesn’t react to them, should be okay.
Brie says
Hello. Wondering if Earth Mama Angel Baby bottom balm is still a go to? Thanks!
Maia James says
Yes, it’s Good Stuff:)
Jessica says
Have you heard of Little Calendula’s Baby Bee Balm Cream? (ingredients on bottle: cold pressed extra virgin olea Europaea, cera alba, purified aqua, organic calendula officinalis, lavendula officinalis, essential oil, CO2 extract of vanilla planifolia, and sodium borate). Thanks!
Maia James says
I personally feel okay with this list, but some people won’t like the sodium borate (borax).
Stephanie Kerr says
It’s perfectly fine to use a zinc diaper cream on cloth diapers. It might stain but it won’t ruin them. The only ingredient in diaper creams that will cause repelling is petroleum.
Yelena says
Hi Maia,
What do you think of Weleda Calendula diaper rash cream? And also Weleda Skin Food moisturizer? Are those good stuff? What do you think of the Weleda brand in general?
Maia James says
I’m really torn on Weleda. The only ingredients of concern are the essential oils they’ve chosen to impart that distinctive scent (like limonene and geraniol).
Rae says
What about Medline REMEDY with Olivamine – Calazime Skin Protectant Paste ?
Olivia says
My sister just had my nephew about six months ago and she could never find any method that prevented or even treated his diaper rash. The cloth diapers didn’t make any difference either. It was a constant battle for her. It started as a little joke at first but I suggested that she try Anti-Monkey Butt Baby Powder as a preventative measure. I actually use the adult version for myself when I work out. But I kid you not it actually worked! So well that she started using the diaper rash cream as well in case a little rash did flare up. It contains calamine in the cream so it soothes his delicate skin. It’s definitely worth a look at!
Ashley says
Hi! I love this page and I’m on it every day! My wife and I just adopted a baby boy! He was 4weeks premature and is 3 weeks old now. He was born addicted to methadone so we are still in the hospital. Reading your guides and surfing your page has helped me tremendously!
My grandmother just bought Emily diaper skin and soother plus and it seems to be working really well.
Ingredients:
Organic sunflower oil
Beeswax
Frankincense
Red peony root
Phellodendron amurense bark
Dictamnus root bark
CJ says
I am curious about Paladin diaper rash ointment. Is is safe and clean for use and infants. It works really well and I want to ensure that it is considered safe. I also used Drstin but after reading the post Im going to get rid of it.
Janell McKenney says
What about 7th Generation?
Rose B says
Hi, great website, soooo helpful. What about Live Clean (baby) Diaper ointment?
Ingredients:
Ricinus Communis (Caster) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Cera Alba, Colloidal Oatmeal, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojaba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract .
note: Also using the Live Clean (baby) body lotion.
Maia James says
This ingredients list looks good to me!
Nicole says
Can you review this bum butter ingredient list and let me know what you think of this product please…
Anthemis Mobilis (Roman Chamomile) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Olea Europea (Olive) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*
https://kimberlyparry.com/product/bum-butter/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O5230HO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Maia James says
This is Good Stuff:)
Betony says
Have you checked out Grovia Magic Stick?
Chelsey says
What about this one? It’s supposed to be all natural…Thanks!
Aqua, Zinc Oxide, Castor Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Calendula Extract (Aqua, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Benzonate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid), Vitamin E D-Alpha Tocopherol Blend, Optiphen Plus, French Lavender Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil
Maia James says
I would be okay with this one, but there is some controversy around emulsifying wax.
Mayli says
What do think about Dr. Smith diaper cream? It’s good or bad stuff.
Thank you
Ashley says
What about 7th Generation coconut care diaper rash cream?
Kiesha says
Hi! What would you recommend for chapped lips? Anything that has ingredients safe for ingestion?
Jay says
First time mommy here 🙂 How do you feel about Boo Bamboo Baby diaper rash cream?
Kinga says
I recently bought the Babo calendula diaper rash cream and only now realized that one of the ingredients listed on the back is fragrance. Thoughts?
Maia James says
Hi Kinga-
It says “natural fragrance,” which means you don’t need to worry:).
Ms. Milkweed says
Oh, just saw this and it’s similar to my question, in the comments further down – on my tube of Babo, the ingredients list actually just says “fragrance” – not “natural fragrance” – I wonder if Babo would disclose what the fragrance is?
Danielle says
What about motherlove?
ALAA ALRAYES says
what do you think of this baby rash cream: Alteya Organics Organic Diaper Rash Cream?
the ingredients are the following:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Apricot Kernel (Prunus Armeniaca) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Non-Nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide, Cera Alba (BeesWax)*, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) Wax*, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil*, Tocopherol. * Certified organic ingredients
thanks!!
ALAA ALRAYES says
what do you think of this baby rash cream: Alteya Organics Organic Diaper Rash Cream?
the ingredients are the following:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Apricot Kernel (Prunus Armeniaca) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Non-Nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide, Cera Alba (BeesWax)*, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) Wax*, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil*, Tocopherol. * Certified organic ingredients
thank you!
Alaa
Alejandra says
What about Inotyol??
Ms. Milkweed says
I loooove your site and refer to it regularly as a trusted resource on par with EWG. And I can’t believe the time it must take you to respond so thoroughly to all of these product questions in the comments. So thank you!
Here’s my question: I’m using Babo Botanicals Oatmilk Calendula Soothing Diaper Cream and it is miraculous. My LO had terrible diaper rash with broken skin and sores and my usual go-to, Earth Mama, along with copious coconut oil, wasn’t helping. The Babo cream is amazing. But I’m wondering why I can’t find an EWG link for that specific product so that I can get a sense of what some of the more complicated ingredients are, and also wondering about the fragrance. Somewhere I read that Babo’s fragrances are all naturally derived, but in the ingredients it’s just listed as “fragrance” and it’s a very strong smell that’s not recognizable to me. Do you know anything about Babo’s ingredients or specifically the fragrance?
Thanks, you rock!
Megan says
What do you think about All Good Goop?
Thanks!
Belen Tissera says
Hi, Many thanks for all your feedback. Could you tell me which ingredients you don’t like of Mustela 123. My baby is 7 months old and I have been using it since she was born.
I’m really worried now that I read that from you.
Do you consider Honest diaper cream safer than Mustela?
Cait says
What about Balmex? Link: https://www.amazon.com/Balmex-Complete-Protection-Diaper-Prevents/dp/B0189HLEOQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_121_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=HDBQ5FBY1XJ6KMY141BQ&th=1
It is the only thing that we’ve tried that works on his diaper rash.
Ashley says
This site is everything, thanks! We’ve used various products on your list/from the comments section to treat diaper rash. But now I’m pregnant with a 2nd child, and – IF we choose circumcision – I was wondering if any of these provide a strong enough barrier to protect the site afterwards. I know the hospital recommends piling on the A&D, but is there a safer option that has a petroleum-like feel in order to get that same effect?
Hina says
I wan to know abt ABDderm products from bioderma.. r they fine?>
Paulette says
Hi! For baby powders, what do you think of the Burt’s bees one? The fragrance it contains is listed as natural, and it contains limonene. Is this okay?
Kelly T. says
Ever heard of Booty Love by Thirsties? Here are the ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Beeswax*, Oregon Grape Root, Myrrh Gum, Yarrow Herb*, Calendula Flower* What are your thoughts?
Karen says
Have you been able to check on Baby Hugo Naturals Diaper Rash Cream yet? EWG only references an ‘old product’ and referencing the ingredients list on my container, they’re slightly different.
Thanks!
Chris says
Imagine this may be an old article as California Baby Diaper rash scores a 1 not a 2 currently on ewg so you may want to update so people don’t dismiss that product.
Vanessa says
Thoughts on Peas in a Pod Smooth as a Baby’s Bum Balm?
Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Beeswax*, Jojoba oil*, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) Flowers*, Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) Flowers*, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Buds*, Rosa centifolia (Rose) Flowers*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lavandula officinalis (Lavender) Oil*, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*. * = certified organic