Best Bottom Creams

There are about a million different diaper rash creams on the market, and I've tried more than our fair share of them. Below are my favorites:

1. California Baby Calming- I love the entire line of California Baby Calming which have essential French lavender oil that smell great naturally without use of perfumes. The best part is that the combination of lavender and other essential oils in the diaper cream make it naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, which is great for maintaining healthy bottoms. The consistency is similar to thinner paste or lotion which makes it spread easily, but will start to melt slightly if it is on your finger too long.
+contains 12% zinc oxide, free of common allergens, not tested on animals, eco-friendly (contains organic and sustainably grown ingredients), uses pure essential oils

2. Burt's Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment- it actually is a cream, not an ointment, and I purchased mine at my local Walmart. I was super low on my usual diaper creams, which I order online or pick up when I'm in Olympia, so I made a quick Walmart trip hoping they would have something natural. They did! It is 100% natural and has quickly become a favorite of mine. However, it is my husband's second least favorite next to the super messy Mustela. Again, consistency is why he doesn't like it, but I think it's just fine. It is SUPER thick, making it kind of hard to squeeze out, but once it's out it spreads just fine (according to me). It takes a second to become more spreadable, but the heat from our skin does the trick. It contains zinc oxide, second ingredient after sweet almond oil. It has a definite herbal smell, which can be a little strong, but I like it. It stays well on the skin rather than coming off with the pee, but don't worry, it comes off easily with a wipe.
+ no sulfates parabens phthalates or petrochemicals, does not test on animals, natural oils such as sweet almond, jojoba, lavender, calendula, sunflower, rosemary, soybean and more

3. Babyganics Hiney Helper- this is a great standard diaper cream. It is my husband's favorite because it is the least messy. It's consistency really is that of a thick cream (like a shea butter kind) and it waits until you start spreading it. It's mineral-based formula does contain zinc-oxide, but it does not specify how much (it's the second ingredient after water though). If you are looking for a good basic everyday cream, Babyganics is a safe bet. I only prefer the other two more so because they contain herbal oils.
+hypoallergenic (free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, toxins, mineral oil, petrolatum, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, gluten, or nuts) and eco-friendly, pediatrician and dermatologist tested

4. Mustela Stelactiv- The reason I have this on my favorites list is because it contains ingredients that fight the enzymes in urine that cause diaper rash. However, it is my husband's VERY least favorite because of the consistency. It can be pretty messy to put on. Most creams I apply with one finger, but this one I have to apply with two because it starts to melt almost instantly from the heat of your finger(s). My husband usually ends up with one hand such a disaster that he needs to wash up before being able to put the diaper on (thus, he hates it). It's not all natural like the others, but it has a special agent.
+contains 10% zinc oxide, free of fragrance colorant and paraben, dermatologist tested hypoallergenic


These are currently the only three creams I use on my daughter, varying them as need be.