Motherlove Diaper Balm
Our take
A short-ingredient organic balm with no zinc, safe for cloth diapers, with a soft finish. Better for prevention than treating a bad rash, and expensive.
Consider instead: Triple Paste for an active rash.
Before you buy
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Minimal organic ingredients
- Cloth-diaper friendly
Recurring complaints
- Expensive
- No zinc for active rashes
- Can stain
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 1 checks clear.
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 Motherlove Diaper Balm non-toxic?
There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Ingredients: Organic plant oils and herbs; no zinc. It scores 86 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 76 overall.
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Sources
- BabyGearLab: Best diaper rash creamsbabygearlab.com