I’m a busy mom of three wild kids who are constantly on the go. That means I am a magnet for awesome mom hacks that work because let’s face it, life’s little bumps can feel tragic when you’ve got kids. The best hacks are versatile and will save your hide in a pinch. For example, did you know that there are endless amazing ways to use diaper cream? Seriously. Check out these seven kickass ideas.
Chapped Face
If you’ve got a child with sensitive skin then you know that cold dry winter air can cause awful chapped cheeks and lips, which lead to painful skin and even impetigo. If lip balm isn’t doing the trick, try slathering on a layer of diaper cream at night before they go to sleep. In the morning their skin will be moisturized and less chapped. Reapply thin layers throughout the day to keep from chapping.
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Sunburns
Summer can leave your skin feeling sun-kissed but when that feeling sours and you have a burn, don’t worry, diaper cream can help! Not only does it soothe burned skin but it can actually help to heal it faster.
Elbow and Foot Softener
Yes, believe it or not, if you rub a thick layer of diaper cream on those rough elbows and heels and leave it on overnight, you’ll wake up with softer skin. Move over, fancy and over-priced beauty treatments!
Heals Some Rashes
Diaper cream also does wonders for temporarily relieving the itchiness and uncomfortable feeling of eczema, psoriasis, dry and itchy skin, and other types of skin rashes that lame you want to scratch.
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Keeps You Calm
If you have to do something kind of scary like public speaking or dance the floss in front of your kids then try rubbing diaper cream on the palms of your hands and it will keep them from getting that clammy yucky sweaty feel. Sadly, it doesn’t make white knuckles go away when you’re truly freaked out, though.
Chaffing Body Parts
Don’t have a thigh gap? Join the club, in the summer, chaffing thighs is the literal worst. Try slathering on a thin layer of diaper cream to keep your legs from feeling like two wet sheets of plastic sticking together.
Protects Small Scrapes and Cuts
If you’re out and about and your kiddo gets a scrapped-up knee or a small cut, you can actually use diaper cream to protect the area from getting dirty and even let it start healing. Bonus: you can protect that same scrap just like a Band-Aid if your child is swimming. The diaper cream creates a waterproof barrier to keep the skin dry while your kid splashes around in the water.
See? Mom hacks for the win! Diaper cream is truly a universal tool for moms and there are certainly many more uses for it than we can fit in this list. So, the next time you’re at the pharmacy be sure to grab a tube of diaper cream and keep it in your purse for those wild moments in parenthood when you need a quick fix.
