DIY Diaper Cream
Learn how to make your own DIY diaper cream with natural ingredients! Nourishing and soothing to baby’s skin, this recipe will keep them moisturized and rash-free.
As you may know, we're getting ready to welcome our 8th baby to the world any day now!
With this being our 8th child, we've had a lot of chances to experiment with homemade baby products. And we have many recipes that save me money and nurture our baby with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Part of our preparations for baby’s arrival include stocking up on all of the DIY baby products we may need when he or she is here! We've already made homemade baby wash, DIY baby wipes, and homemade baby bar soap.
We also made a big batch of this DIY diaper cream, and it’s finally time to share the recipe with you!
This cream is gentle and soothing to sensitive baby skin, and it creates a moisture barrier to keep the skin healthy and free from diaper rash.
Why You’ll Love It
- Natural ingredients: When it comes to our babies, we like to know exactly what’s going on their skin! That’s why we love making our own baby skincare products with 100% natural ingredients.
- Save money: You can save a lot of money by switching to DIY baby products. Once you purchase the ingredients, you’ll be able to make several batches of diaper cream without spending anything more. And a batch costs a fraction of the price of a store-bought option!
- Gentle: Soothing, gentle ingredients are a must for young, sensitive skin!
- Customize it: The beauty of DIY is that you can change ingredients and customize the recipe as needed.
Ingredients
- Cocoa butter: A moisturizing fat with a light chocolatey scent, we love using cocoa butter in skincare recipes.
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil is one of our most-used ingredients. It is gentle and hydrating to the skin and has loads of additional benefits!
- Bentonite clay: Be sure to use cosmetic grade. Bentonite clay absorbs excess moisture and fights bacteria, making it extremely effective at fighting diaper rash.
- Zinc oxide: Zinc oxide coats the skin, holding in natural moisture and preventing dampness from building up. Side note: it’s also used in homemade sunscreen for UV protection!
- Lavender essential oil: This is an optional addition to give the cream a nice fragrance and a boost of moisturizing and wound-healing benefits.
How to Make DIY Diaper Cream
Step 1. Place cocoa butter and coconut oil in a double boiler or saucepan and melt over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 2. Remove from heat and transfer to a clean bowl. Add in bentonite clay and zinc oxide. Stir well.
Step 3. Add lavender essential oil if using and stir again.
Step 4. Transfer to a storage container. Once completely cooled, secure the lid and store in a cool, dark place.
Expert Tips
- Before applying the diaper cream, perform a patch test. Rub a small amount of diaper cream on your baby’s inner arm and watch for adverse reactions before continuing.
- Always check with a healthcare provider before using a new product on your baby.
- This cream will be firmer in cooler weather and softer in hot temperatures. If it’s too cold to easily apply, put a small amount in your hand and warm it up first.
A Few Safety Notes Before You Use It
This is the diaper cream we make and use in our own house, and we am sharing it exactly the way we make it. Every baby has different skin, so please look over the ingredients and make sure they are a good fit for yours before you use it.
- Zinc oxide and bentonite clay are very fine powders. Mix them in slowly and wear a mask so you are not breathing them in while you work.
- Use cosmetic grade zinc oxide and cosmetic grade bentonite clay, and keep both out of reach while you are making it.
- Patch test on the inside of the arm and wait a full day before the first full use.
- Check with your doctor before you use it on a newborn, on broken skin, or on a rash that is blistered, bleeding, or not getting better.
- Zinc oxide can build up in cloth diapers and affect how well they absorb, so use a liner if you are cloth diapering.
- Keep the jar and your essential oil bottles up high and out of reach of children.
Recipe FAQs
Is this diaper cream safe to use with cloth diapers?The only ingredient that could cause an issue is zinc oxide, which can stain the diapers. It shouldn’t create a water-repellent coating on the diaper like wax and petroleum-based creams will, but if you want to avoid stains, you can leave out the zinc oxide or use disposables until the diaper rash clears. If you do notice stains, you can scrub them out with an old toothbrush and some soap. Yes, we use it with cloth diapers without any problems.
Can we use something other than cocoa butter?You can use shea butter or mango butter instead, but keep in mind that it will affect the consistency of the cream a little bit. Both of these options are less firm than cocoa butter, so the cream will be thinner. Absolutely.
Do we have to use the essential oils?Nope! You can certainly make this cream without any essential oils. It will have a mild chocolate and coconut scent.
How long will diaper rash cream last?If stored properly, in a cool, dark place, diaper cream will last around 6 months.
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5 from 2 votesDIY Diaper Cream
By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsActive: 2 minutes minsCooling time: 30 minutes minsTotal: 37 minutes mins Yield: 3 ounces
SaveSaved Pin Print Learn how to make your own DIY diaper cream with natural ingredients! Nourishing and soothing to baby's skin, this recipe will keep them moisturized and rash-free. Equipment
- Double Boiler or small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4-ounce glass jar
- 1.4 oz cocoa butter
- 0.5 oz coconut oil
- 1 tbsp bentonite clay, cosmetic grade
- 1 tbsp zinc oxide
- 2 drops lavender essential oil, optional
Instructions
- Place cocoa butter and coconut oil in a double boiler or saucepan and melt over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a clean bowl. Add in bentonite clay and zinc oxide. Stir well.
- Add lavender essential oil if using and stir again.
- Transfer to a storage container. Once completely cooled, secure the lid and store in a cool, dark place.
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Notes
- Before applying the diaper cream, perform a patch test. Rub a small amount of diaper cream on your baby’s inner arm and watch for adverse reactions before continuing.
- Always check with a healthcare provider before using a new product on your baby.
- This cream will be firmer in cooler weather and softer in hot temperatures. If it’s too cold to easily apply, put a small amount in your hand and warm it up first.
