New parents quickly learn to always have some good diaper cream on hand. Despite the best of care, most babies will develop diaper rash or irritable skin under their diapers at some point.

The good news is that there are plenty of options for safe affordable diaper creams. One tried-and-true method is Vaseline, which provides great barriers on your infant & newborn’s bottom and will not easily rub off.

1. TRIPLE PASTE MEDICATED OINTMENT FOR DIAPER RASH 16 oz
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide 12.8%, INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: White Petrolatum, Corn Starch, Anhydrous Lanolin, Stearyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Bisabolo, Cholesterol, Water, Glycerine, Oat (Avena Sativa) Kernel Extract, Polysorbate 80.
Cost: $24.99
Where to buy: Most mass-market Stores or www.drugstore.com

2. EARTH MAMA ANGEL INFANT & NEWBORN ANGEL INFANT & NEWBORN BOTTOM BALM, 2 oz
Olea europaea (organic olive) oil, Calendula officinalis (organic calendula) extract, Hypericum perforatum (organic St. John's wort) extract, Stellaria media (organic chickweed) extract, Plantago major (organic plantain extract), Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Euphorbia antisyphilitica (candelilla), Simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba) oil, proprietary blend of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) oil
Cost: $18.70 2 oz (Pack of 2)
Where to purchase: Hard to locate, but available at www.amazon.com.

3. EARTH’S BEST JASON NATURAL COSMETICS ORGANIC DIAPER RELIEF OINTMENT, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E 4 oz
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (12%) (Skin Protectant) Inactive Ingredients: Lavender Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Water (Purified), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Laurate, Oat Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Beta Glucan, Chamomile Flower Extract (Certified Organic), Marigold Flower Extract (Certified Organic), Propylene Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Cost: $11.49
Where to Buy: www.drugstore.com or Babies R US

4. INFANT & NEWBORN CAKES REAR REPAIR & OVER THERE OINTMENT, 2 oz.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Oil, Natural Soy Wax, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), And Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil
Cost: $19.00
Where to buy: www.amazon.com hard to locate

5. BADGER DIAPER CREAM
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12%. Other ingredients: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olea Europaea), Organic Castor Bean Oil (Ricinus Communis), Natural Beeswax (Cera Flava), Organic Calendula Extract (Calendula Officianalis), and Organic Essential Oil of Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis)
Cost: $14.00 for a 2.9 oz tube
Where to buy: www.badgerbalm.com

6. BALMEX EXTRA PROTECTIVE CLEAR OINTMENT 3.5 oz (100 g)
Active ingredients: white petrolatum 51%. Inactive ingredients: Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene, Silica.
Cost: $5.99
Where to buy: Most mass-market stores and www.drugstore.com

7. RITE AID ZINC OXIDE, OINTMENT, USP 2 oz (57 g)
Active Ingredients: (Each Gram Contains): Zinc Oxide, 20% (Skin Protectant). Inactive Ingredients: Light Mineral Oil, White Beeswax, White Petrolatum
Cost: $4.99
Where to buy: At Rite Aid or  www.drugstore.com

8. VASELINE PETROLEUM JELLY, 13 oz
Active Ingredients: White Petrolatum.
Cost: $4.49
Where to buy: most mass-market stores or www.drugstore.com
Only buy the original—do not purchase the fresh infant & newborn scent!