Discover the importance of diaper cream in preventing and treating regular diaper rash for babies. Learn how to address diaper rash effectively with the right hygiene practices and a suitable diaper cream

Even with the perfect wash routine and good hygiene practices, your baby will still get diaper rash from time-to-time. Hopefully you don’t encounter this persistently, and if you do, definitely contact your doctor. But for regular diaper rash, using diaper cream is a great solution and preventive tool.

But many diaper creams utilize petroleum jelly, which isn’t safe for synthetic fiber cloth diapers. The jelly sticks to the diaper's fabric and repels liquid instead of absorbs it. However, this moisture barrier is what keeps your little wildling dry, comfortable, and rash free. So, what’s the alternative?

There are a number of cloth diaper safe creams that won’t hurt your diaper’s effectiveness. All creams on the list below are petroleum-free. Some have zinc oxide, which does stain microsuede, but it washes out after a few goes in the machine. It doesn’t hurt absorbency, which is what we mean when we say “cloth safe.”

So, today, we’re revealing our list of the top diaper creams for cloth diapers! This topic has really been on our minds, because we’ve been working on formulating our own cream. Stay tuned for that! But, for now, here’s out list of the top 12 diaper creams for cloth diapers. 

12 Diaper Creams for Cloth Diapers

Burt’s Bees Diaper Rash Ointment

Main Ingredients: 

• Zinc Oxide
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Beeswax
• Lanolin
• Castor Oil
• Shea Butter

Description:

Burt’s Bees diaper rash cream is available at most major retailers, which is a huge plus for many modern moms that don’t have time to wait for Amazon to ship. The soothing agent in this diaper cream is zinc oxide, which is extremely successful at creating a moisture barrier and healing that bum.

It’s all natural without parabens, phthalates, petroleum, or SLS. This diaper cream is also infused with essential oils like jojoba and lavender. If all that wasn’t enough, reviewers say it works fast and a little goes a long way! Remember, it is zinc oxide, though, which can stain depending on the fabrics you use. (It stains a bright while, so not a big deal.)

Weleda Baby Calendula Baby Cream

Main Ingredients:

• Peanut Oil
• Distilled Water
• Beeswax
• Lanolin
• Cetearyl Alcohol
• Calendula Flower
• Geranium
• Bergamot

Description:

Those ingredients you see? That’s it. No weird words you can’t pronounce or harsh chemicals! Weleda gently nourishes your little wildling’s body with their premium ingredients. Though it can be used anywhere on the body, it works great as a diaper cream. Since it’s concentrated, a little goes a long way. Don’t squeeze out too much!

Calmoseptine Ointment 

Main Ingredients: 

• Zinc Oxide
• Menthol

Description:

These two ingredients are all you need to soothe diaper rash of any severity. Physicians often recommend this with persistent or extreme diaper rash, so it’s a good one to have in your arsenal. And, it’s cloth safe! In addition to diaper rash, you can use this on cuts and burns! It's super versatile.

Bee All Natural Organic Baby Diaper Rash Salve

Main Ingredients: 

• Shea Butter
• Coconut Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Calendula Flower Powder

Description: 

If you’re looking for an all-organic product from a small company, this is the diaper rash cream for you. It has great natural ingredients that won’t stain but will also heal your little wildling up quickly.

This is best used as an everyday cream to prevent diaper rash without drying out the baby's skin. And, with this diaper cream, you're steering clear of alcohol, petroleum, and mineral oil. Bee All Natural keeps it real.

GroVia All Natural Magic Stick

Main Ingredients: 

• Grape Seed Oil
• Beeswax
• Lavender Oil 
• Jojoba Seed Oil 
• Rose Hip Oil

Description:

A diaper cream made by a cloth diaper company is definitely a safe choice! Plus, this diaper cream comes in a handy stick form. If you don’t like getting your hands messy with diaper cream or you want a cream that’s perfect for the diaper bag, grab a Grovia All Natural Magic Stick! This one is all organic too, so all us crunchy moms can feel good about it. 

Earth Mama Diaper Balm

Main Ingredients:

• Olea Europaea Oil
• Shea Butter
• Beeswax
• Jojoba Oil 
• Lavender Oil

Description:

Earth Mama is a favorite for cloth mamas and disposable mamas alike. It’s used frequently for newborns, because it’s gentle on sensitive skin. It’s USDA certified organic with familiar ingredients on the label. The cream is sure to soothe and calm your little wildling’s bum as the beeswax keeps wetness off the skin and the moisturizing oils nourish the skin. It’s definitely a great one to try! 

Babyganics Diaper Rash Cream

Main Ingredients:

• Zinc Oxide

• Shea Butter

• Cocoa Seed Butter

• Cetearyl Alcohol

• Beeswax 

Description: 

Babyganics is a plant-based formula that uses zinc oxide to soothe your little wildling’s irritated skin. There are no parabens, petroleum jellies, phthalates, or minerals. Instead, the cream is made with aloe, vitamin E, calendula, and jojoba to relieve pesky diaper rash. It’s another great one, but it can be a little trickier to find! 

Thirsties Booty Love Diaper Ointment

Main Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Beeswax
• Grape Root
• Myrrh Gum
• Calendula Flower
• Yarrow Herb

Description: 

Here’s another cloth diaper brand with their own diaper cream! If you have any doubt whether or not your diaper cream is cloth safe, this is the best way to make certain. You can’t go wrong with a cloth brand!

Anyway, this diaper cream is certified organic and has no petroleum jelly. Beyond diaper cream, you can use this on minor cuts, burns, and other skin irritants. Super versatile and you don’t need to worry about it causing repelling! 

Coconut Oil 

Main Ingredients:

• Uh. Coconut.

Description:

Coconut oil is a great way to handle diaper rash. It’s all natural, easy to find, and has a ton of uses! If you’re worried about harmful ingredients, allergens, or sensitive skin, coconut oil is a must. There are no surprises!

Plus, you can use coconut oil on your little wildling’s dry scalp, hair, skin, or even lips! Not only is coconut oil non-toxic, but it’s completely edible, so if you have an adventurous kiddo who seems to always find their way to creams and lotions, coconut oil is totally safe to consume. 

Motherlove Diaper Balm

Main Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Beeswax
• Grape Root
• Myrrh Gum
• Yarrow Herb
• Calendula Flower

Description:

Do these ingredients look familiar? Yep. They’re the same as the Thirsties Booty Love diaper ointment. Both are all-natural and contain no petroleum or zinc oxide. This means no repelling or staining! The beeswax repels liquid while the other ingredients soothe your little wildling’s diaper rash. Either one will give you similarly great results. 

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment with Natural Aloe

Main Ingredients: 

• Zinc Oxide
• Aloe 
• Beeswax 
• Citric Acid
• Carnauba Wax

Description: 

Green tube. We repeat: GREEN TUBE. What does this mean? Boudreaux’s Butt Paste comes in a few varieties, but the green box/tube is the one safe for cloth. It contains no petroleum jelly like the others, but luckily it can still be found at many big box retailers!

If you need diaper cream quick, this is a good pick. It’s not quite as gentle as some others on the list, but if you’re looking for a strong diaper cream that still uses natural ingredients, this is a great choice!

Maty’s All Natural Multipurpose Baby Ointment

Main Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Beeswax 
• Castor Oil
• Jojoba Oil 

Description: 

Here’s another diaper cream that can be used all over! It’s an all-in-one solution for soothing irritation and moisturizing sensitive skin. Wetness will stay away with this protective barrier, but the oils will do their job to hydrate the skin and prevent it from drying. All the ingredients are natural and familiar. Totally a diaper cream you can feel good about! 

There are lots of diaper creams that are safe for cloth diapers and just right for your little wildling!

As you can see, you have options. Whether you’re wanting convenience or all-natural ingredients or just something totally fuss-free, we’ve got the right diaper cream for you on this list! If you’re new to cloth diapering, and are stressing about other cloth diaper “accessories” as well, check out this blog post on the topic! There, we give our expert advice like we do every week on our blog. 

If you’ve been on a cloth diaper journey with us here at Alaskan Wildlings, what cloth diaper cream do you love? Which have you hated? Or, which are you planning to try? Anyway, soon we’ll have one of our own that you can pick up with your next diaper order. Check back to see our latest diaper drop and all of our new products. We’ve always got something new coming your way!