Best Diaper Rash Creams

This diaper rash cream, sold with Aquaphor's Baby Healing Ointment (made to prevent diaper rashes), is excellent for creating a moisture barrier to protect baby’s skin from loose stools.

Plus, this system isn't just great for preventing or healing diaper rash on your baby — the highly versatile healing ointment is sure to become a household favorite long beyond the baby years, since adults can also use it to heal dry skin and chapped lips, repair cracked cuticles and tame flyaways.

Size: 3.5 ounces (diaper rash cream); 14 ounces (healing ointment)

Made in the U.S., this diaper rash cream boasts lanolin, vitamin E and amber petrolatum (a protective ingredient). It's also cloth diaper-safe and can be used on eczema, heat rash, minor burns and cradle cap, too. It comes in a 3.75-ounce jar, as well as a 2-ounce tube.

Size: 3.75 ounces

With colloidal oatmeal and organic calendula flower extract, this zinc oxide-based diaper rash cream soothes diaper rash without irritating even the most sensitive skin. It also moisturizes, thanks to shea butter. Moms of babies with allergies will also find comfort in the fact that this formula is gluten-, soy-, dairy-, peanut-, almond- and walnut-free. Still, it’s highly effective, thanks to a 25 percent non-nano zinc oxide formula.

Size: 3 ounces

Boudreaux is known for their incredibly popular original butt paste, and now they have this sensitive-skin option, which is made with just five ingredients: zinc oxide (the primary one), mineral oil, castor seed oil, petrolatum and paraffin. Even better, it’s free of fragrances, dyes, parabens and preservatives. But just because it’s gentle, doesn’t mean it’s ineffective. This easy-to-spread cream has all the same benefits of the beloved original formula and is guaranteed to help nourish baby’s bottom, while adding an emollient layer of protection from wetness.

Size: 4 ounces

This healing diaper rash cream is gentle enough to be used daily as a preventative treatment (it contains no parabens, phthalates, fragrances or dyes).  Just know that at a concentration of 13 percent zinc oxide, this cream contains less than some of the other brands on the list, so it may not be as suitable for severe rashes. That said, it’s an affordable choice for those on a budget — and will provide ample protection for mild to moderate cases. It comes in a 16-ounce tub, so it'll likely last for quite a while, too. But don’t worry: If this cream secures a spot as your favorite, it comes in more portable sizes — like a 4-ounce tube.

Size: 16 ounces

If nothing else works for your baby’s stubborn diaper rash, give this fragrance-free and hypoallergenic formula a try. Though it’s a little pricier and only contains 12.8 percent zinc oxide, parents swear it gets rid of stubborn rashes fast. And if their word for it isn’t enough for you, you can feel comforted by the fact that if it doesn’t work for your baby, the company will refund your money, no questions asked.  

Size: 16 ounces

This diaper rash cream easily washes off your hands — which is important when you’re doing up to 10 (or more) diaper changes in a day. And when you have a crying baby on your hands, trust us: You don’t want to labor over the sink trying to wash off a stuck-on cream.

Despite the ease at which it comes off of your own hands, the creamy formula protects baby’s bottom from chaffing and wetness, but also soothes her delicate skin. It’s also clinically-proven to actively reduce redness in three hours.

It comes in a 16-ounce jar, and smaller tubes are also available, so you can stock both your home and your diaper bag with the most convenient size.

Size: 16 ounces

Created by a mom, this USDA-certified, organic diaper rash cream contains plant-based ingredients — including olive oil, beeswax and shea butter — to gently nourish baby’s skin while fighting diaper rash. That certification alone is enough to sell some parents, since it’s not a label you’ll find on a lot of other diaper rash creams.

The formula is safe for use with cloth diapers — a no-no with most mineral oil-based diaper creams — and can also be used on minor cuts and scrapes. It's sold in a 2-ounce tube, and sets are available.

Size: 2 ounces

From the makers of Bayer, this diaper ointment has been a trusted brand for generations of moms. It’s what your parents used, and it’s just as effective today. In addition to petrolatum, it contains vitamins A and D (hence the name) and lanolin to soothe and protect baby’s bum. It’s a fantastic staple to have in the house, too — use it to help with cracked lips or swipe it onto minor scrapes and cuts. It’s affordable and widely available in a wide range of sizes, including this convenient 4-ounce tube.

Size: 4 ounce tube

If you’re already getting your diapers delivered from The Honest Company, just add this cream onto your next shipment. The zinc-oxide based cream contains soothing jojoba and coconut oils and is free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, phthalates, silicones, lanolin and more. 

Size: 2.5 ounces

There’s a lot to love about this plant-based diaper rash cream. For starters, it’s formulated with good-for-baby ingredients, like soothing kakadu plum, sunflower seed and coconut oils. We love the consistency of the formula, too. It’s not too thick, not too runny — and it doesn’t stick to your hands the way some others do. What’s more, there’s no harsh smell. The cream has a fairly neutral scent that just about anyone can get on board with.

Not to mention, the product has insanely cute branding that makes you feel hip just for having it in your arsenal of baby gear. One thing’s for sure: After trying this cream, you’re bound to want to explore the company’s other products, which includes one of the most delicious-smelling baby shampoos you’ve ever tried.

Size: 3 ounces