Diaper rash creams and ointments for babies, from thick zinc oxide pastes to clear petrolatum ointments and plant-based balms. Brands include Aquaphor, Desitin, A+D and Calmoseptine. For any rash question, ask your pharmacist, doctor or nurse.
Think of these as textures, not a ranking. Compare them in diaper cream types and zinc oxide paste vs petrolatum ointment.
Work from your routine. With disposable diapers, clean-up and marks on clothes matter most. With cloth diapers, thick creams can build up on fabric, so check your diaper maker's care instructions and use a liner. Our cloth diaper inserts and liners are one place to look.
Also decide on fragrance and container size. Read how to choose a diaper rash cream for a step-by-step path.
Clean the area gently with wipes or a soft cloth, wiping front to back. Pat dry, then let the skin air for a moment. Apply a layer as the label directs, using a clean spatula for tubs, then fasten a fresh diaper and wash your hands.
Our step-by-step guide to applying diaper cream covers the details. For a rash that looks severe or does not improve, ask a pharmacist, doctor or nurse.
Thick creams and ointments can build up on fabric and affect how well an insert absorbs. Check your diaper maker's care instructions, and many families place a liner between the cream and the fabric.
It states how much zinc oxide the product contains. A higher number is not automatically better for every baby. The package panel confirms the ingredient, and a pharmacist can help you read the label.
Follow the directions on your product label. If you are unsure how often to use a cream, ask a pharmacist, doctor or nurse for advice that suits your baby.
Yes. Check the expiry date on the package, and store the cream as the label directs. For tubs, use a clean spatula so fingers do not add germs to the container.
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