Super Effective Herbal Diaper Rash Spray
Our Favorite Soothing Diaper Rash Spray
Knowing your little munchkin is red, raw, and in pain from a diaper rash and not being able to clear up the diaper rash to help them feel better is so difficult as a parent.
On the other hand it is SO empowering and satisfying to see a health problem like diaper rash, know exactly how to treat it, and quickly heal it.
What to Use to Heal Diaper Rash?
I completely LOVE the herbal diaper rash spray I developed to treat my children; so far it has worked wonders on all 3 of my kids. This diaper rash treatment works whether they are just getting red and sore, or already suffering from some open irritation due to sleeping in a dirty diaper overnight.
Two simple ingredients mixed into a strong infusion and a few sprays will literally take care of redness overnight! If they are just starting to get red, one spray before bedtime ALWAYS does the trick, and the longest I have had to treat for a bad diaper rash is three days.
Oh yes, and did I mention that diaper rash treatment is safe for cloth diapers?!? I’ve tried it. No nasty cream gumming up your inserts making them less absorbent and no staining their clothes with something coconut-oil based.
My story about treating my toddler:
Like I wrote about earlier in this post, my toddler was having tummy problems about a year ago that was leading to especially bad diaper rashes that traditional diaper cream and even antibacterial ointment were not doing anything at all to treat. It was so frustrating. I made up my diaper spray and was completely amazed at the results! We went from a horrible red painful diaper area to perfectly clear in a day or two. The best part was that instead of screaming during diaper rash treatments, she actually liked them because the spray was so soothing & I didn’t have to actually touch her, just spritz the diaper rash spray on.
This isn’t just a diaper rash spray though. I have even used this spray as part of my post-partum treatment and I do feel that it has been soothing and helpful in the couple weeks after deliver.
What is this miracle healing spray made out of? It is simply a strong infusion of Chamomile and Calendula.
Chamomile
Chamomile has been used for hundreds of years by cultures around the world as a tea, topical treatment for skin issues, and as a tincture. Rosemary Gladstar calls chamomile, “the finest and safest of all medicinals.” It is used to treat stomach/digestive issues, inflammation, colic, teething, etc.
And, as we’re talking about here, it is also an incredibly popular, soothing ingredient in skin care products. What makes the chamomile so effective? Azulene, a volatile oil in chamomile, greatly contributes to its success in treating so many different issues because it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anodyne properties. ( Herbal Healing for Women) If you want to read more about Chamomile, especially how I’ve used it in treating babies and pregnancy issues, check out my post here. You can also click the photo to the right to purchase some great organic dried chamomile from amazon through my affiliate link.
Calendula
It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is a, “pain-killing agent for minor injuries and topical infections and irritation.” (Prescription for Herbal Healing)
Calendula is very widely used in Europe to treat diaper rash as it, “helps to sooth, heal and protect a baby’s sensitive skin.” (PHH) Used as a wash it stops bleeding, prevents infection, and rejuvenates skin, all of which makes it an excellent addition to diaper rash spray!
How to make your herbal diaper spray?
How do I make my diaper spray? I add about 2 tablespoons of both calendula and chamomile to a quart jar and pour hot, almost boiling water over the herbs. I then let them sit for anywhere from a few hours to overnight (I like my infusions strong) and strain to remove the herbs. You can read my whole post about making infusions and decoctions here:
Storing Your Diaper Spray
I keep a small spray bottle filled with the infusion in my diaper changing basket to use as needed. When I’m running low I simply thaw a cube in a little bowl and refill the bottle. This way the herbs stays fresh and I don’t have to worry about the mixture going bad because only a small amount is thawed at a time and we go through it pretty quickly. I have a blog post on storing infusions that you can click the picture to check out. 
And there you have it; that is my experience so far with herbal diaper spray!
Every herbal success is such a confidence boost and is so satisfying to know that you are maintaining your family’s health in a natural, self-sufficient, and safe way. If you have little ones or are looking for a thoughtful, useful DIY present for friends with babies, this is a great product to add to your apothecary. The links to other blog posts & products I’ve mentioned are below. Please share with your friends and follow us on Facebook if you are looking to keep learning and growing.
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