Natural Diaper Rash Cream Recipe

Natural Diaper Rash Cream Recipe

Today I want to share with you a recipe for a Diaper Rash Cream that really works.

Some reasons to make it are:

• It is simple to make and the ingredients are easy to find
• You will know what you are putting on your baby’s skin.
• Most importantly, even a really busy mom can make it at home.

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ABOUT DIAPER RASHES

To start we will say that diaper rashes can be treated naturally, but you want to act fast and give relief to your baby. For this reason, I have listed these steps that I have personally tried and I never had a diaper rash turn into a severe case. Here are some important tips that will help you:

• Changing diapers frequently, since diaper rash refers to irritation of the skin due to wet diapers, keeping the skin dry and moisturized is essential.
• Avoid baby wipes with alcohol and fragrances
• Try to have as much diaper-free time as possible. It will help speed up the healing process.
• Use a natural diaper rash cream. You will get a recipe for this here, just keep reading!
• Wash your hands before and after diaper changes. This will help you prevent infections.
• Keep anything from rubbing that irritated skin.

FROM A TCM POINT OF VIEW

From a Chinese medicine point of view, Diaper rash is described as a damp heat pattern. Bob Flaws in his pediatrics book says: “It’s a heat pattern because the skin is red in color and hot to the touch. It is damp because there may be small water blisters, wet-looking sores, or the condition is aggravated by dampness.

Treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine for infants start with the diet. The recommendation is to have a clear, bland diet. In a breastfed baby, this means that the mother should go on the clear, bland diet.”

Things to avoid in this diet include anything made with refined sugars, wheat products, cereals, dairy products (especially milk, cream, and cheese), processed foods, and fatty meats. The way you cook your foods can affect you too, so no raw foods and cold foods.

And last during the diaper rash period stay away from fruits.

TESTING

Now, shall we start making the diaper rash cream?! I have made several recipes, played with different ingredients, and settled with this one, the most effective one so far.

One of the benefits of this diaper rash cream is that it doesn’t contain any skin irritants like petrolatum or mineral oils. We also stayed away from essential oils on this recipe.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CREAM

I selected the ingredients here for good reasons. Let’s take a look at  them and how they work:

• Shea butter is full of fatty acids, its soothing and it contains Vit E and Vit A
• Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and antifungal
• Beeswax can help remove toxins from the skin, reduce inflammation, and is full of vitamins.
• Non-nano zinc oxide is insoluble in water so it creates a barrier making the skin waterproof and keeping it moisturized.
• Bentonite Clay will draw out impurities and toxins while keeping the skin moisturized.

RECIPE TO MAKE THIS SUPER EFFECTIVE DIAPER RASH CREAM

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup shea butter
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 2-3 Tbsp Non-nano Zinc Oxide
• 1 Tbsp beeswax
• 1 Tbsp Bentonite Clay

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a heat-resistant bowl weigh your shea butter, coconut oil, zinc oxide, beeswax, and bentonite clay.
2. Create a double boiler by placing the bowl in a pan with water.
3. Heat all ingredients at a low temperature until everything is melted.
4. Let it combine well for about 10 mins
5. Remove from heat, pour into a glass container and let it cool.
6. And done, ready to use as needed!

I recommend you use this cream with eco-friendly disposable diapers. The zinc dioxide might cause you absorbency issues if you use natural cloth diapers over time.

Have you ever made homemade diaper cream? How did it go? Share in the comments below!