And the winner is...

I have an obsession with diaper cream. I guess it is because I absolutely loathe diaper rash. The smallest irritation would make me feel so neglectful.

I have purchased dozens of diaper creams in at least 5 countries, on 2 continents. I have diaper cream from, to name a few, France, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and Switzerland. I have ones that are medicated, unmedicated, scented, unscented, with lanolin, zinc oxide, calendula, even with Nystatin.

I have tried them all.

But the other day, in an effort to make my home less toxic, I was checking out Burt's products at my local Whole Foods, and there it was: Burt's Baby Bee Diaper ointment. It was like waving a little white chip, complete with lighter and pipe, in front of a crack addict's nose: I had to have it.

The minute I used it on Stefan, I felt utter joy. This is what I have been seeking for 5 years. The cream of my dreams! Not too thin, not too thick, easy to apply, easy to wipe off the fingers, and no medicinal odor. It is made with beeswax, and it smells of lavender and honey. What a delight. There is no pleasure like that of lifting a freshly-diapered, sweet smelling little one, in your arms, and this cream is utterly pleasing in every way.

Tomorrow I will tell you of the wonderful new chlorine free diapers I have found. Oh, and the doublers, and the natural pads!