A-D Original Diaper Rash Cream Review

Original A&D Ointment was recommended to me by my midwife, so I figured I would give it a try. My three children tended to have very bad diaper rashes that would progress very quickly and then disappear just as quickly and we later discovered that they all have GERD (reflux) and food sensitivities. Preventive measures, like keeping the skin clean and dry, avoiding highly acidic foods and avoiding foods that cause sensitivities tend to work better for my kids.

Here's what I like about A&D:

• easy to find
• comes in tube or pump or jar
• tube is convenient for travel
• cheaper than some diaper rash creams
• easier to wash off than something like Desitin with a lot of zinc oxide
• didn't notice a scent

Here's what I don't like about A&D:

• didn't work for my kids' diaper rashes
• easier to wear/rub off than other brands I tried (they also make the creamy version with zinc oxide and I have not tried that)
• thinner than other brands I tried

My Viewpoint:

A&D Ointment was the least favorite of the diaper rash treatments that I tried. I preferred Dr. Smith's, Desitin, and Aquaphor to A&D because this product did not help my children's diaper rashes. It did tend to be cheaper and some people swear by their great experiences with it. Perhaps the creamy version with zinc oxide works better if you are looking to buy this product.