Healing Bundle

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.

The Paddle Pal is a BPA-free silicone spatula applicator made for applying diaper cream without getting it on your hands. It's designed to spread a smooth, even layer of Buddle's Bottom Buddy diaper cream or Rash Rescue ointment onto baby's skin, and it comes with its own magnetic-close carrying case so it stays clean and travel-ready in a diaper bag.

Scoop diaper cream or ointment onto the soft silicone spatula and spread it in a smooth, even layer onto baby's clean, dry skin — the same "frosting a cake" thickness Buddle recommends for its creams. The applicator's four-prong suction cup lets you stick it to a flat surface mid-change, so it stays put and off the changing pad while your hands are free.

The Paddle Pal works with both Bottom Buddy Diaper Cream and Rash Rescue Healing Ointment — Buddle's two zinc-oxide creams for daily prevention and active rash treatment. It's built specifically as the application tool for Buddle's diaper cream line, rather than a general-purpose spatula.

Wash the Paddle Pal with soap and hot water after each use and let it dry completely before returning it to the case. The carrying case should also be washed with soap and hot water and fully dried — Buddle recommends letting both pieces dry completely before storing them together to keep things hygienic.

The Paddle Pal comes with a flexible, magnetic-close travel case designed to keep the applicator clean and contained between uses. It's compact enough to toss in a diaper bag, purse, or stroller pocket, and the magnetic closure makes it simple to snap shut one-handed — even with a used, cream-covered applicator inside.

An applicator like the Paddle Pal keeps more cream on baby's skin and less on your hands, which means less product waste and a cleaner diaper change overall. It also helps apply a more even, consistent layer of cream — especially useful for the thick application Buddle recommends during a rash flare-up — and it's more hygienic since you're not touching the cream directly.

Yes. It's made from soft, flexible, BPA-free silicone that's antimicrobial and designed specifically with sensitive newborn skin in mind, so diaper cream can be applied smoothly and hygienically without irritation from a harder tool.

It's available as a standalone 1-count applicator with carrying case, and also sold bundled with other Buddle products — including 2-piece kits with Bottom Buddy cream or Rash Rescue ointment, and as part of larger multi-piece diaper rash system kits and the Buddle Bum Bag diaper caddy bundle.

No — the standalone Paddle Pal & Carrying Case includes only the silicone applicator and its travel case, not diaper cream. If you want cream included, look for one of Buddle's bundle kits (such as the Bottom Buddy & Paddle Pal 2-piece kit or the full Diaper Rash System kits), which pair the applicator with Bottom Buddy and/or Rash Rescue.

Buddle stands behind the Paddle Pal and will work to make things right if you're not satisfied with your purchase — reach out to their team directly to arrange a resolution. Return windows and conditions can vary if purchased through a third-party retailer, so check that seller's specific policy.