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Easy DIY Organic Diaper Cream

Home » Baby » Easy DIY Organic Diaper Cream

Published June 1, 2015 Last Updated February 11, 2021 / By Jessica 12 Comments

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I am in love with this easy diy organic diaper cream! It is so easy to whip together and I know EXACTLY what I'm putting on my little one. It works great for creases behind ears, and other dry spots as well!

As a mom of three kids three and under, you can imagine that we pour through diaper creams, lotions and ointment! My middle child particularly seems to use up a ton of these things. She has eczema and is prone to yeast infections and I guess what I am getting at is that we have tried every ointment under the sun and none has been that effective for her.. only constant vigilance. I finally decided to try an organic DIY variation to test whether or not any of the chemicals, scents etc. that they use in store bought varieties were worsening her condition.

Although it can be a little bit of an investment up front if you don’t have all the ingredients, once you have them you will be able to make several batches of this recipe! Also, it works great for other super dry places like behind the ears etc! 

I am in love with this easy diy organic diaper cream! It is so easy to whip together and I know EXACTLY what I'm putting on my little one. It works great for creases behind ears, and other dry spots as well!

Organic Diaper Cream

This easy homemade organic diaper cream is amazing, and it makes a lot. This stuff will last you forever and you know exactly what is in it!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Author: Pretty Providence
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Baby Food Jars
  • Cheese Grater

Materials

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup shea butter
  • 1/2 oz beeswax
  • 1 vitamin E capsule
  • 5 drops lavender essential oil
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder

Instructions

  • Sanitize baby food jars or whatever containers you will be using to store diaper cream in.
  • Grate beeswax into small pieces with a cheese grater.
  • Squeeze a few drops out of the Vitamin E capsule into a medium saucepan.
  • Melt coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, vitamin E oil and lavender oil over medium low heat until completely melted and combined.
  • Transfer liquid into a mixing bowl and slowly mix arrowroot powder in with an electric mixer.
  • Pour diaper cream into baby food jars.
  • Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to help solidify the mixture. After it's set, the diaper cream does not need to be refrigerated!

Notes

I use baby food jars to store this diaper cream. 
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This recipe filled the two jars pictured!

I am in love with this easy diy organic diaper cream! It is so easy to whip together and I know EXACTLY what I'm putting on my little one. It works great for creases behind ears, and other dry spots as well! If you are interested, here are the reasons behind why each item is included:

Arrowroot Powder – Used as a natural thickening agent, to get cream to a smooth spreadable texture.
Beeswax – Used for its anti-bacterial properties to prevent infection.
Shea Butter – Used for its added moisture and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender – Used for its skin healing properties as well as it’s appealing scent.
Coconut Oil – Used for its anti-yeast, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.
Vitamin E – Used as a natural preservative.
Baby Jars – Sterile storage and obvious cute factor ;).

I am in love with this easy diy organic diaper cream! It is so easy to whip together and I know EXACTLY what I'm putting on my little one. It works great for creases behind ears, and other dry spots as well! Wouldn’t this be cute as a gift for a new mom with that huggies wipes clutch (pictured above) and some diapers?! Don’t forget to check out Pick up the Values site for AMAZING coupons on huggies diapers and wipes.. we never buy them without one!

I am in love with this easy diy organic diaper cream! It is so easy to whip together and I know EXACTLY what I'm putting on my little one. It works great for creases behind ears, and other dry spots as well!

Pretty easy right?!

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  1. Brenda

    November 27, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    4 stars
    really good diaper cream. slightly greasy, but goes on smoothly. noticed faded rash areas in less than one day🙂

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  2. Darnielle

    March 12, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    1 star
    Beeswax is not something that is supposed to be used for children under 3 years old. It will compromise their immune systems BECAUSE it is still developing. Please do your research BEFORE using this recipe & use cornstarch as another thickening agent.

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    • Jen

      April 22, 2021 at 10:34 am

      Your comment on beeswax makes zero sense and is part of the moisture barrier.

      Cornstarch is NOT recommended because it feeds yeast, while arrowroot does not typically do so.

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    • Brenda

      November 27, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      beeswax is a natural barrier and contains fatty acids and other healing agents. it is soothing and keeps irritants at Bay. arrow root relieves skin irritation and a yeast preventative. so Darnielle your wrong.

      Reply
  3. Em

    May 25, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    Can this be used for cloth diapering?

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    • Sarah

      May 26, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      I assume so! (but I have never cloth diapered so I can’t say 100%.)

      Reply
  4. Noel

    March 24, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    I’ve heard essential oils should not be used with babies. Any concerns with the lavender use?

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    • Jessica

      March 26, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      I’ve used them with all my babies, but I am definitely not an expert! I would maybe test it out on the bottom of their foot or something if you were worried about a bad reaction! In the diaper cream the other ingredients should help the be a barrier as well so it won’t be as strong as applying oil directly to the skin, if that makes sense!

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  5. Beverly Elmore

    June 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Can you use corn starch instead of arrow root

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    • Sarah + Jessica

      June 11, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      It may not be organic anymore depending on the corn starch but I think it should work the same! I’ve never tried it so be sure to keep us posted if you do!

      Reply
  6. Claire

    September 03, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This looks great! Can I keep this on the shelf? For how long? Thanks

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      September 03, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      Yes you can! For up to a year!

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