Nappy rash? Here are the products parents swear by
Thankfully, there are some great products to treat nappy rash in a flash.
Fact: every baby will get some kind of nappy rash at some time during their nappy-wearing life.
Sometimes it will just be a mild rash and your baby won’t even be aware of it – but sometimes (in fact, often) it can be so inflamed that your baby will wince every she wees.
The best thing is there are some very good lotions and potions out there which can ease your baby’s discomfort almost overnight. These are our faves.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Nappy Rash Product 2026
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year, the award winners were determined entirely by parents who cast their votes across a range of categories, including nappies, car seats, prams, and breast pumps. Products were evaluated based on quality, value, user-friendliness, and innovation.
The annual Bounty Baby Awards showcase top products in the parenting industry, offering new and expecting parents trusted guidance on what to bring into their homes.
READ NEXT: All of the 2026 Award Winners.
The winners of the Best Nappy Rash Products in 2026 are:
Gold Award: Sudocrem Healing Cream
Silver Award: Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream
Bronze Award: Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Nappy Balm
The best Nappy Rash Products 2026
GOLD AWARD
Sudocrem Healing Cream
RRP $8.25 – $34.99
Sudocrem Healing Cream has been a go-to for parents for over 20 years.
This zinc-based emollient cream not only soothes and protects your baby’s delicate skin but also forms a protective barrier against moisture, including those irritating chemicals found in urine and faeces.
SILVER AWARD
Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream
RRP $11.50 – $18.95
Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream is a cream formulated for use on the delicate skin in the nappy area. It contains lanolin and zinc oxide to protect skin against excessive moisture, while organic almond oil and calendula and chamomile extracts care for and soothe skin.
The nourishing cream provides a protective barrier, preventing soreness and reducing redness.
BRONZE AWARD
Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Nappy Balm
RRP $9.99
Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Nappy Balm is your go-to 2-in-1 formula for protecting and repairing your baby’s delicate skin. Perfect for nappy changes, it’s non-greasy and easy to apply. With 15.4% zinc oxide for skin protection and 5% panthenol to soothe and repair, it’s a must-have for keeping your little one’s bottom happy and healthy.
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Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream
RRP $13.29
Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream 123 is a barrier cream that takes complete care of baby’s bottom after each nappy change. Its action is three-fold: prevents from nappy skin discomfort and irritations; soothes baby’s skin; and recovers baby’s skin durably. Easy to apply and to clean off. This barrier cream is made from 98% natural ingredients; hypoallergenic, specially formulated to minimise the risk of allergic reactions; Paraben, Phthalate, and Phenoxyethanol free; and is tested under dermatological and paediatric control.
VEEORÈ Baby Dream Barrier Cream
RRP $42
VEEORÈ Baby Dream Barrier Cream is a waterless balm formulated to nurture delicate baby skin. Perfectly developed with an infused blend of zinc oxide, prebiotics, and natural ceramides to protect delicate baby skin from discomfort, while also creating an effective barrier. It provides the best of both worlds, soothing dry itchy skin, while also protecting your little one’s sensitive skin. Clean the nappy area gently with water or wipes and pat dry. Smoothly spread a generous layer of cream on to clean, dry skin.
ZinKind Touch-Free Nappy Balm
RRP $19.99 – $29.98
ZinKind Touch-Free Nappy Balm is an Australian-made nappy balm designed to help soothe, calm and protect delicate baby skin while creating a long-lasting barrier against moisture and irritation. Unlike traditional nappy creams, ZinKind features a built-in soft silicone applicator that allows for touch-free, hygienic and mess-free application directly onto baby’s skin.
ZinKind Touch-Free Nappy Balm
RRP $19.99 – $29.98
ZinKind Touch-Free Nappy Balm is an Australian-made nappy balm designed to help soothe, calm and protect delicate baby skin while creating a long-lasting barrier against moisture and irritation. Unlike traditional nappy creams, ZinKind features a built-in soft silicone applicator that allows for touch-free, hygienic and mess-free application directly onto baby’s skin.
Pigeon Natural Botanical Baby Diaper Cream
RRP $17.99
Pigeon Natural Botanical Baby Diaper Cream is a gentle, plant-based option for soothing and protecting your baby’s delicate skin. Enriched with nourishing botanical oils, it glides on easily, won’t stain clothes, and rinses off cleanly, making nappy changes quicker and less messy.
QV Baby Barrier Cream
RRP $7.95 – $9.99
QV Baby Barrier Cream is a rich barrier cream that helps to protect baby’s delicate skin against nappy rash. It also helps with infant facial rash, heat rash, chafing, infant eczema and sensitivity.
The cream helps to rehydrate skin and prevent moisture loss. The pH-balanced, cortisone-free cream works as a protective, soothing barrier on the skin.
Natralus Australia My Little One Happy Bottom Nappy Barrier Cream
RRP $16.95
Keep your baby’s skin safe from irritants and wet or soiled nappies. This natural cream creates a protective barrier while helping to restore and maintain healthy skin. It’s perfect for giving that delicate nappy area the extra special care it needs.
Dermeze Treatment Ointment
RRP $8.99
Dermeze Treatment Ointment is thick, rich and highly occlusive. Originally developed for babies’ skin, the ointment contains just 2 ingredients and no preservatives, making it less likely to sting or cause irritation.
ecostore Baby Nappy Balm
RRP $10.50
ecostore Baby Nappy Balm is a nappy balm that soothes and protects your baby from nappy rash. Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin and made with zinc oxide and New Zealand Horopito extract which nourishes and helps protect irritated skin. Like all ecostore products, the gentle fragrance free nappy balm is made from naturally derived ingredients, selected because they are safer and more sustainable. For best results, apply balm with every nappy change to help protect skin from nappy rash.
