A+D Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream
Our take
A cheap 10% zinc cream that's free of petrolatum, parabens and dyes. It lists "fragrance" without saying what's in it, so skip it if your baby reacts to scents.
Consider instead: Aquaphor 3-in-1 for a fragrance-free budget cream.
Before you buy
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Cheap
- No petrolatum or dyes
Recurring complaints
- Undisclosed fragrance
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
When to buy it
Have one tube ready
Use a thick zinc layer; see a doctor if it doesn't improve in a few days
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Common questions
Is the A+D Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream non-toxic?
There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Active: 10% zinc oxide plus 1% dimethicone. Fragrance: Lists undisclosed fragrance. It scores 76 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 79 overall.
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Sources
- BabyGearLab: Best diaper rash creamsbabygearlab.com