This stuff is the best diaper rash cream on the planet. The bentonite clay aids in quick healing, and the zinc oxide creates a moisture barrier for baby’s skin.
I recently shared my favorite cloth diaper covers and my cloth diaper washing routine. Seemed only fitting to me that I stick to the topic of baby bums, and talk about my favorite cloth diaper cream.
I like to make my own diaper rash cream to avoid the harmful chemicals found in conventional brands.
The ingredients in this super simple cream are all natural and effective.
Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and chemicals that go on it actually make their way in.
Think about nicotine patches, and progesterone cream. They work, because the active, medicinal ingredients absorb into the body.
I think sometimes we like to assume that lotion, shampoo, and cosmetic products are benign. We tell ourselves that, yes, they have bad stuff in them, but they just sit on top of the skin.
If only it were true.
The last thing I want to do is slather a chemical laden cream all over my baby’s rash-y bottom. This cream solves that problem.
But…does it actually work?
Yes, my friend, it most certainly does!
How is Bentonite clay healing for a diaper rash?
Bentonite clay has amazing healing and detoxifying benefits. It absorbs moisture and removes toxins and impurities. It also fights bacteria.
Basically, its the bees knees for healing a diaper rash.
Why add zinc oxide to this homemade diaper rash cream?
Zinc oxide is great for adding a barrier between the wet diaper and the skin. This gives the body a chance to heal on its own, without moisture and other not-so-pleasant things interfering with the process.
I wrote more about zinc oxide in my post on How to Make All Natural Sunscreen. Just like it provides a moisture barrier, it also creates a barrier between the sun and skin.
Shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils
The shea butter and coconut oil give this diaper cream a nice consistency, akin to the store bought creams you may be used to.
Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils are commonly used for their skin-healing properties.
Is this diaper rash cream safe for cloth diapers?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask.
Some people say zinc oxide is totally safe for cloth diapering. Personally, I would rather leave it out. I’m afraid it would put a moisture barrier on the diaper.
The bentonite clay is sufficient to heal rashes. If your baby has a really bad rash, it may be best to bust out the big guns and put him/her in a disposable diaper for a few days.
We hardly ever have to deal with rashes, so I prefer to make the cream with all the ingredients, and use it sparingly.
*If your little one ever has a diaper rash that will not ago away for several days, you are most likely dealing with yeast. In this case, stop all other creams and fight the infection with anti-fungal cream and essential oils.
Diaper Rash Cream Ingredients
1/2 cup shea butter
4 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons zinc oxide
4 tablespoons bentonite clay
5 drops lavender and/or Roman Chamomile, essential oil
Diaper Rash Cream Process
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a double boiler. Heat until melted.
- Stir in the zinc oxide.
- Stir in the bentonite clay.
- Add the essential oil and stir.
- Pour in a lidded mason jar.
It will keep for one year.
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The Best Diaper Rash Cream
Equipment
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons zinc oxide
- 4 tbspatablespoons bentonite clay
- 5 drops lavender or chamomile essential oil, optional
Instructions
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a double boiler. Heat until melted.
- Stir in the zinc oxide.
- Stir in the bentonite clay.
- Add the essential oil.
- Store in a lidded mason jar, for up to one year.
Notes
- Keeps for one year.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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The contents of mine separated when hardening. How can I fix this?
Keep mixing until the mixture starts to cool then pour. It sounds like the mixture was still too hot.
What would you say the cost is to make one jar (how many ounces??) so that I can compare the cost to Desitin, or Butt Paste, etc?
I am interested in making this not for a baby, but for a bedridden client/friend who essentially also has diaper rash. The cream that is covered by Medicare is very good as a barrier cream but only lasts about two to four days and replacing it is too expensive.
I appreciate you!
Thank you.
Gail, I don’t know about the costs. But I’ve a couple ideas. Whatever you use should be organic. I am elderly, have allergies & psoriasis, so must be careful what I use. Aveeno, CeraVe, & Maty’s Baby Ointment are good. Maty’s is Very good – read ingredients. Many docs say use petroleum jelly. It’s cheap but terrible, a byproduct of oil refining. If you find pure anhydrous lanolin, it’s very healing, a little can be mixed into other ingr. Comes from sheep. Don’t add scents to anything you use, can cause allergic reactions. Extra creams etc. can be refrigerated to last longer, never freeze.Hope this is helpful.
Mine didn’t harden up, is it supposed to?
What can I do to if I don’t have a double boiler?
Also your opinion about zinc oxide and cloth diapers wasn’t really clear to me. Could you please elaborate?
Looking fwd to trying this recipe!
Just put a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. That’s what I do. Zinc oxide isn’t good to use with cloth diapers, so omit that ingredient if you want this to be cloth diaper safe. I usually just use disposables for a few days if we have a rash. It happens few and far between.
Microwave it in bursts if 30 seconds
I noticed a typo on one of your headings (SHE instead of SHEA). Sorry don’t mean to be picky, its just that I used to proofread for a living. I used this recipe for my great niece’s baby who had a really bad case of red rash and within a week it was all gone. I did however add vitamin E and aloe to it and it worked like a charm! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks so much! Just corrected. 🙂 Was the misplessing the reason for the 4-star review? Looks like you loved it otherwise. I only ask because reviews are crucial for how these recipes do on Pinterest.
Hi Lisa, thank you for the recipe. Could you tell how often do you use diaper cream? Do you use it every change as a preventive measure or only when there is diaper rash? I am 28 wks pregnant and plan to use cloth diapers but know little about it. Your videos are very helpful!
Thank you
Hi!
I was wondering if you’ve ever played around with anything other than coconut oil? (Or have any suggestions for doing so.)
Thanks!
I was wondering have you ever done this using weigh measurements. I really prefer using a scale, I’d love to see your recipes with this format added in.
I haven’t. That may be something to consider for future recipes. Thanks!
Is it suppose to harden? Mine is still liquidy.
It will usually harden or get to a really thick consistency. If it’s stored where warm it may be more liquid like.
if you let the coconut oil and shea cool then whip it will make a way better cream, also calendula oil is great for babies, i add it to all my diy creams.
SOSOSOSO happy to have found you! I am 12 wks pregnant, and gathering all of the recipes I will need to keep my home happy, natural, and easy! You have been a god send! Thank you for all you do, and what you offer this world. Thanks a million!!!!!