Baby Bum Butter | Natural Diaper Cream with Tallow & Zinc
This zinc oxide diaper cream builds a real barrier at every change.
Smooth it over the diaper area at each change. The balm goes on smooth and wipes away gently at the next one. It builds a barrier without pulling at raw skin. Reach for it at the first sign of red.
Rendered beef tallow mirrors the natural oils in baby's skin. A generous 30% non-nano zinc oxide helps protect against diaper rash and shields against wetness. Calendula and bisabolol soothe red, irritated skin, while lanolin seals in moisture.
There is no water, no fillers, and no fragrance to bother tiny noses. Honest barrier care, the way it used to be made.
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The balm you smooth on soft cheeks and round bellies before bedtime.
2 oz MEDIUM
Just right for the diaper bag and changes on the go, TSA-friendly and easy to keep with you wherever the day takes you.
4 oz LARGE
Our best value for the nursery and changing table, a generous size that keeps up with everyday changes, late nights, and those extra-rashy days.
PACKAGING
Every size comes in a matte black aluminum tin with a screw-top lid. Aluminum recycles over and over without losing quality, so an empty tin never has to be trash. Wipe it out with a paper towel and drop it in your metal recycling. Or keep it. An empty tin is handy for hair clips, snacks, or a travel pacifier. No plastic jar and no pump.
Our products are made in small batches using simple, natural ingredients, just like something you would make at home. We do not make medical claims, and our products are not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. If you have specific health concerns, it is always wise to check with your healthcare provider.
Because we do not use preservatives, natural variations in scent and texture are normal. Your product may soften in warm temperatures or firm up when cool. This is part of its natural nature. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid introducing water to keep it at its best.
Product Benefits
- A protective zinc barrier30% non-nano zinc oxide shields delicate skin.
- Seals out wetnessLanolin locks a moisture barrier in place.
- Comforts red, tender skinCalendula and chamomile calm irritated skin.
- Familiar tallow baseMirrors the natural oils in baby's skin.
- Nothing tiny skin dislikesNo water, no fillers, no fragrance.
- Smooths on, wipes cleanComes off gently at each change.
A simpler barrier for the diaper area
Moose’s Baby Bum Butter is a tallow and zinc oxide balm for everyday diaper-area care. Family-made in small batches in Lebanon, PA.
Moose’sBaby Bum Butter |
Feature | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No Petroleum | No |
| Yes | No Synthetics | No |
| Yes | Fragrance-Free | No |
| Yes | Tallow-Based | No |
| Yes | 6 Simple Ingredients | No |
| Yes | Talc-Free | No |
In short: Moose’s Baby Bum Butter pairs a zinc oxide barrier with beef tallow, calendula, and six simple ingredients, fragrance-free and petroleum-free. A typical big-brand diaper cream often carries added fragrance, dyes, and petroleum.
Facts vs Fiction
Myth
Truth
Baby Bum Butter Myths
- Natural diaper balms don’t work as well as drugstore ones.Non-nano zinc oxide is one of the most trusted skin protectants for helping prevent and soothe diaper rash.
- Tallow is too heavy for baby’s delicate skin.Tallow contains skin-loving fatty acids and vitamins A, D, E, and K that closely resemble the skin’s natural protective oils.
- Every diaper cream protects the same way.Non-nano zinc oxide, lanolin, and nourishing oils work together to create a protective barrier while supporting healthy, comfortable skin.
- The best diaper creams have the most ingredients.Simple ingredients like tallow, calendula, lanolin, and zinc oxide provide effective protection without unnecessary fillers.
- Fragrance makes baby products better.Fragrance-free formulas help reduce the chance of irritation, making them ideal for delicate, sensitive skin.
- Small-batch skincare can’t compete with the big brands.Moose’s Tallow is a family-run maker in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. We handcraft this diaper cream in small batches, the same as everything we make. Small batches mean tighter quality control, no fillers, and no cutting corners for shelf life. You get skin care made by people who answer you, not a factory line.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Journey, Not Just Day One

What We Believe
- ✓Real ingredients simply work better than water and fillers ever could, so that's all we use.
- ✓Small batches mean we can actually stand behind every single tin that leaves our shop.
- ✓A guarantee only really means something when we're willing to honor it fully, every single time.
Why I Started Making Tallow Skincare
Hi, my name is Brian, though around here I don’t mind being called Moose.
I’ve learned most of what I know about skincare from the women in my life, especially my wife and our four daughters. Moose’s Tallow has truly been a family project from the beginning.
I started making tallow skincare after a serious health scare forced me to rethink everything I put in my body. Once I focused on real ingredients, another question came up: if what we eat matters that much… what about what we put on our body?
With a busy home full of people I love, that question mattered a lot. When my daughters told me they were already using tallow for skincare, I decided to learn how to make it myself.
What started as a small project for my family eventually turned into something much bigger.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients: Beef Tallow, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Calendula-Infused Oil (Calendula Flowers), Lanolin, Bisabolol (Chamomile-Derived), Vitamin E (Tocopherols).
For an in-depth dive into any of the listed ingredients, please visit our Ingredient Page.
HOW TO USE
Protect. Soothe. Reapply.
Scoop & Warm
Using clean fingers, scoop a small amount and warm it between your fingertips until it softens and spreads easily.
Layer On
Smooth a generous, visible layer over clean, dry skin across the diaper area. It's a barrier balm, so a slightly thicker coat is a good thing.
Protect
Reapply at every change, or at the first sign of redness — especially overnight. For external use only.
How do we render tallow?
It starts at a local butcher shop in farm country, where one cow yields about 12 pounds of suet. That suet is the fat around the cow's kidneys, rich in vitamins A, D, E and K. Its fatty acids are ones your skin loves, so we render it slowly, by hand.

Day 1 & 2
Two renders of tallow over low heat, six hours each

Day 3 & 4
Dry render for eight hours, cool & dry render again for another eight hours

Day 5
Infuse tallow and oil with organic herbs over low heat for 12-24 hours

Day 6
Add in beeswax and essential oils (if applicable), cool, whip and fill by hand
Baby Bum Butter FAQ
Everything you need to know about our natural tallow & zinc oxide diaper cream.
Is Baby Bum Butter a natural diaper cream?
Yes. It's a natural diaper cream made with beef tallow, non-nano zinc oxide, and calendula, no water, no fillers, no fragrance, and no synthetic junk.
Does it help with diaper rash?
Yes. The zinc oxide barrier helps protect against and calm everyday diaper rash, and it's gentle enough to soothe a raw, irritated bottom.
How is a tallow diaper balm different from regular diaper creams?
Most diaper creams are mostly water and synthetics. Our tallow diaper balm is waterless and built on rendered beef tallow, which closely mirrors baby's own skin oils for richer, longer-lasting protection.
Is it safe for newborns and cloth diapers?
It's made with simple, gentle ingredients suited to delicate newborn skin. As with any new product, spot-test first. For cloth diapers, use a liner, zinc oxide creams can leave residue on cloth.
How does a zinc oxide diaper cream work?
The 30% non-nano zinc oxide forms a breathable barrier that shields delicate skin from wetness and helps prevent and soothe diaper rash, while the tallow base locks in moisture.
What's in it?
Beef tallow, non-nano zinc oxide, calendula, lanolin, bisabolol, and vitamin E. That's it. No fragrance, dyes, parabens, or fillers.
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Where to Buy Diaper Cream Near You
Local Pickup
Stop by a local shop and pick up your diaper cream and other tallow items in person.
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Bur-Pak Family Foods
Myerstown, PA
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Kens Gardens, Smoketown
Lancaster, PA
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Mooses Tallow Headquarters
Lebanon, PASkip shipping and grab your diaper cream here. Choose Local Pickup at checkout.
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Yarn Much @ Farmstead Farmer's Market
Palmyra, PA
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The Mercantile - Jenny Lyns
Sinking Spring, PA
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The Schoolhouse - Jenny Lyns
Akron, PA
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The Village - Jenny Lyns
Intercourse, PA
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