Rash Rescue

Buddle Rash Rescue is a maximum-strength diaper rash healing ointment made with 40% zinc oxide. It's designed to treat active diaper rash — not just prevent it — using cermamides and a blend botanicals including beeswax, ceramides dandelion extract, and honey to rapidly repair baby's compromised skin barrier and calm inflamed, irritated skin.

At the first sign of irritation, apply it liberally — thick, like frosting a cake — to baby's clean, dry skin after every diaper change, and especially before bed. Continue using it at every change until the rash is fully resolved, ideally for a full two weeks even if the skin looks better sooner, since parents in Buddle's clinical study saw no rash recurrence when they stuck with the full protocol.

Rash Rescue and Bottom Buddy serve different jobs in the same skin. Bottom Buddy is a 20% zinc oxide daily cream meant to prevent rash before it starts, while Rash Rescue is a thicker 40% zinc oxide ointment meant to heal rash once it's already present. Buddle describes Rash Rescue as being like a deep-conditioning treatment compared to Bottom Buddy's everyday-conditioner role.

In Buddle's clinical study, parents reported visible improvement in as little as two days. Even once the rash looks better, Buddle recommends continuing the treatment protocol for a full two weeks to make sure the rash is completely gone and doesn't come back.

Rash Rescue combines 40% zinc oxide with beeswax for moisture and a protective barrier, ceramides to rebuild the skin barrier, and dandelion extract with honey to calm inflammation. It's fragrance-free, microbiome-friendly, and has been dermatologist- and pediatrician-tested, including a clinical study covering all skin types.

Use it at every diaper change once a rash appears or irritation is first noticed, continuing until it clears. If there's no rash, Buddle recommends applying it just once nightly, before bed, as extra overnight protection — Bottom Buddy is the go-to for regular daytime prevention.

Yes at every change if possible. Clean Cheeks foam cleanser is meant to fully remove impurities before applying ointment — Buddle notes that trapping residue under a cream can worsen irritation. For wet-only diaper changes, a regular wipe is enough; let the skin dry, then apply Rash Rescue.

Apply enough that you can no longer see baby's skin or the rash underneath — the layer should be thick and fully opaque, extending slightly beyond the visibly affected area. A thin or see-through layer won't provide the same barrier protection.

Buddle Rash Rescue Healing Ointment comes in a 4 oz tube. Retail pricing has been listed in the $18–$28 range depending on the retailer, and it's also sold bundled with Buddle's Paddle Pal silicone applicator or as part of multi-piece diaper rash system kits.

Buddle offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the product; contact Buddle directly to arrange a return. Return policies can vary slightly by retailer, so check the specific store's terms if you purchased through a third-party site.