One thing that no parents can avoid since day one in their child’s life is the ‘dealing with pee & poop’. It is normal for a newborn child to pee even 12 – 15 times a day & poop 7 – 8 times a day. This also brings along the biggest concerns associated with babies & toddlers – DIAPER RASH.

Popularly known as diaper rash or nappy rash, it is not necessarily caused only because of wearing diapers. Rashes in nappy area can also be caused for reasons such as

  • Sensitive skin of the baby
  • Anti-biotics taken by the child
  • Anti-biotics taken by a breastfeeding mother
  • Introduction of new foods or new products
  • Irritation by pee or poop


There are several well-known ingredients that help in preventing as well as treating a diaper rash, which are also present in Mamaearth products. Cleaning the bum of baby after every poop & pee is really important. Our wipes made from Bamboo fiber are the best available natural wipes. Bamboo is a naturally occurring ingredient free from polyester & synthetic, thus is biodegradable. It is gentle on skin and is a natural anti-inflammatory fiber.

One of the most effective ingredients used in our diaper rash cream, Zinc Oxide, is a topical skin product that is used as a protective coating for mild skin irritations and abrasions. It promotes the healing of chapped skin and diaper rash. Zinc oxide works as a mild astringent and also has antiseptic properties.

Our diaper rash cream also has essential oils such as Lavender oil, which has proven health benefits of such as its ability to relieve pain, disinfect the skin & prevent skin irritation & rashes.

Used as a thickening agent, Arrowroot powder used in our dusting powder has a great absorbing quality & helps in keeping skin dry & smooth for longer. A safe kitchen ingredient, arrowroot powder makes sure that the powder is thick & doesn’t bounce off the skin & thus is a no-lung clogging powder. Another kitchen ingredient used in our dusting powder, Cornstarch is an ingredient that works for skin irritation. It soothes skin irritation, including sunburn & skin allergies.