Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment Review

No ifs, ands, or, uh, you know...Dr. Smith's diaper ointment works for most diaper rashes.

I have three children and had never tried this product until I had my third. After trying a sample, I use this exclusively for the baby's diaper rashes, and it works quickly and effectively. It is a natural product, so it contains no steroids or antibiotics.

Here are the ingredients:

• beeswax
• lanolin
• mineral oil
• olive oil
• paraffin wax
• petrolatum
• purified water
• thymol iodide

Apparently, Dr. Smith, a pediatrician, formulated his diaper ointment in the hopes of clearing diaper rashes quicker. He sought feedback from parents and would change the formula until he had the best results.

Keep in mind that all diaper rashes are not the same. We discovered with our first two children that diaper rashes can appear due to a variety of reasons. Simply changing the diapers frequently can go a long way in preventing some diaper rashes. If the rash is everywhere the diaper covers, it is a good idea to try another brand of diapers if using the disposable type or another detergent like Dreft if you are using cloth diapers. We discovered that our children have multiple food sensitivities and allergies, and cutting out those foods and drinks cleared up the majority of their rashes. I breastfed our babies, so that meant I had to cut out the foods and drinks as well. Our youngest seems to be very sensitive to ALL diaper wipes, so we just use a wet paper towel to clean her. We may add bit of Dove for sensitive skin if the wet paper towel seems inadequate.

Call your healthcare provider if the baby's rash does not clear within 2-3 days, it appears mainly in the skin creases, the baby is on or has been on antibiotics recently, if the rash has blisters/pus/crusty patches, or if the rash does not improve with this product.

The only downside of this product is the price, and that is why I gave it four, rather than five, stars. It does cost more than almost all of the other over-the-counter diaper rash products out there. As of today's date, you can order a two ounce jar of Dr. Smith's diaper ointment on Dr. Smith's website for $7.75. A three ounce tube costs $9.95. Buying the two ounce jars in bulk can save money, but I tend to balk at spending nearly $50 on diaper rash ointment, even if it is for seven jars! Our baby is now almost 11 months old, and I've used a jar and half of another jar. I actually use it on occasion with my older children. An ounce of prevention and about three ounces of Dr. Smith's diaper ointment has done the trick at our house.

My Viewpoint:

Dr. Smith's diaper ointment is pricey but it is quite effective at quickly clearing up diaper rashes.