Best Diaper Rash Cream/Ointment

[1st Time Mommy]

Balmex, A&D, Desitin, (Which one, and cream or ointment?)

[Calmegja]

Can I say none of the above? ;-)

I don't like Desitin, because even the creamy style is near impossible to get off, and has fish oil in it. Balmex is okay, but never works fast enough to help. A/D is okay, but not really thick enough to help much.

I really far prefer Aveeno, Aquaphor, or California Baby. All are easy to use, wipe up easily, work terrifically, and have non -irritating scents....

[Rachels]

You might do a search on diaper rash. There have been several posts about this. My favorite by far is Weleda Calendula Cream, which also works really well as a barrier cream. Breastmilk is also good for diaper rash, unless it's a yeast rash.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[sweetbasil]

We live by Dr. Smith's diaper ointment...you can get it at most any store, but it's usually kept behind the pharmacy counter b/c it's easily pocketable and shoplifted, and for $7.98/jar (which lasts FOREVER), they want to keep a close eye on it!

[egoldber]

Another Aquaphor user here as well. It works as well as Desitin with none of the icky smell or mess.

HTH,

[Momof3Labs]

Aquaphor or Walgreen's generic desitin (like desitin but unscented).

[parkersmama]

We used Desitin with our first child and it worked fine but I never particularly liked it. With our second son, the only thing that has ever worked is A&D. The smell isn't great but it works very well and he is very sensitive with lots of diaper rash. I'm planning to make the switch to Aquaphor and Burt's Bees with this new baby, though.

Denise
mom to:
Parker, 9/1/1997
Wesley, 3/9/2000
and #3 (a girl!) due 4/29/2003

[1st Time Mommy]

Where can I find the aquaphor, Burt's Bees, and Aveeno?

[nohomama]

Aquphor and Aveeno can be found at most pharmacies and grocery stores (at least in my area). Burt's Bees can be found in natural food grocery stores like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, or your local co-operative market.

Also, I second Rachel's suggestion of Weleda Calendula Cream. If Lola get's a hint of diaper rash (which, thankfully, she rarely does) we use Weleda Diaper Care.

HTH,

[atlbaby]

Well, I seem to be in the minority, but I like Desitin (creamy)! But it certainly is a personal preferrence, because we can't even come to an agreement in our house amoungst the two of us. DH loves A&D ointment, and so we have that out too for him to use. But I can't stand the smell of A&D, especially since he uses so much! :)

-Rachel
Mom to Arielle Jill, 10/30/01
#2:) EDD 10/24/03