Natural Diaper Cream (cloth diaper-friendly)

By
The Alternative Daily
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Natural Diaper Cream (cloth diaper-friendly)
Prep Time:
3months
Cook Time:
30mins
Total time:
Serves:
1
Recipe by:The Alternative Daily
This is a lovely natural diaper cream that is high in fat-soluble vitamins and gentle antibacterials. It is very protective on the skin and works well with cloth diapers.
Ingredients
  • 1/4cup shea butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1tablespoon unbleached beeswax pastilles
  • 2 tablespoon fermented cod liver oil
  • 2tablespoon zinc oxide powder
  • 1tablespoon bentonite clay
Servings: baby
Instructions
  1. Mix shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler or glass bowl over a small saucepan with an inch of water. Bring water to a boil and melt the ingredients.
  2. Remove from heat and add the fermented cod liver oil, zinc oxide, bentonite clay and essential oil (if using).
  3. Stir carefully as it starts to cool.
  4. Pour into the container you are going to use to store it and stir a few more times as it cools.
  5. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
  6. Use as needed for diaper rash.
Recipe Notes

Optional: a few drops of chamomile or lavender essential oil

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