Quick Verdict: After two years of testing this cult-favorite baby cream on my family, I can confidently say Tubby Todd All Over Ointment (AOO) works as advertised. The texture absorbs beautifully, ingredients are genuinely clean, and the results back up the testimonials. My only gripe? I didn't like that it was fragrance-free (a plus for most people), but they later introduced a Lavender and Rosemary scent.
Best for: Sensitive skin, cradle cap, baby acne, eczema, diaper rash, and anyone who wants a truly multi-purpose ointment
Price: $22 for 3.5 oz jar
Where to buy: Tubby Todd website and Target
What Makes Tubby Todd Different (From Someone Who's Tried Everything)
When you're a parent who's been through two newborns with mysterious rashes, baby acne and crusty cradle cap, you become a walking encyclopedia of baby creams. I've spent hundreds of dollars testing everything from drugstore brands to boutique oils.
Here's what actually stood out about Tubby Todd after daily use:
The texture is genuinely unique. It's not greasy like coconut oil or sticky like petroleum jelly. It absorbs quickly but leaves skin soft for hours. I tested this on my chronically dry hands (thanks, constant hand-washing) and only needed to reapply once during an 8-hour workday.
The ingredient list passes the "newborn test." Plant-based ingredients including jojoba esters, camellia leaf extract, and 1% colloidal oatmeal – nothing I'd hesitate to rub on a three-week-old. More on ingredients below.
A little genuinely goes a long way. My 3.5 oz jar lasted three months with daily use.
Real-World Testing: What I Used It For
I applied it 1-2 times daily as a hand cream for six months. The cream absorbed within 30 seconds but kept my hands soft through multiple hand-washings. Unlike thick hand creams, I could type and touch my phone immediately after applying.
I also kept the jar on my nightstand and used it nightly as a lip balm for a month. Woke up with softer lips than with my usual petroleum-based balm.
The Ingredient Breakdown: What's Actually In This Jar
Key ingredients:
- Jojoba esters: Closely mimics skin's natural oils, absorbs quickly
- Camellia leaf extract: Rich in antioxidants, soothes and protects skin
- 1% Colloidal oatmeal: Clinically proven to relieve eczema and soothe irritated skin
- Beeswax: Creates protective barrier without feeling heavy
- Honeysuckle extract: Natural anti-inflammatory
- Shea butter: Deep moisturization
What's NOT in it (and why that matters):
- Fragrance (can irritate sensitive skin) – unless you choose the Lavender Rosemary option
- Sulfates (harsh cleansing agents)
- Parabens (preservatives some parents avoid)
- Soy, dairy, gluten (matters for allergy-prone families)
Certifications & Testing:
- ✓ Pediatrician and Dermatologist tested
- ✓ Safe for sensitive skin
- ✓ Cloth diaper safe
- ✓ BPA-free jar
- ✓ Made in USA
- ✓ Certified cruelty-free
- ✓ FSA/HSA eligible
What Other Parents Are Seeing: Real Before & After Results
I dug through Instagram hashtag #tubbytoddtestimonial and their website reviews. These aren't cherry-picked marketing photos – these are real parents documenting real results.
Cradle cap clearing in 3 days:
"This Ointment is a miracle worker! I have spent loads of money on other creams that have only sort of helped. The All Over Ointment completely cleared up my baby's cradle cap and rash from his face in just THREE days! I am amazed!" — Nykele D.
Diaper rash + multiple kids:
"My 3 week old broke out in a rash as a result of an ear infection. I already had some concerns about eczema on his cheeks, and this was the push I needed to try out the All Over Ointment I'd heard about. Worth. Every. Penny. Within hours of our first application, I saw results. After just a few days of use, his skin was back to baby soft perfection. Since then, I've used this for anything and everything on both my boys (now 1 and 3.) I've even used it for myself and my husband!" — Courtney M.
Keratosis pilaris (arm bumps):
"Put this lotion on his cradle cap last night after a bath. This morning I wiped him down with a wet washcloth and it's almost completely gone! This also cleared up my toddler's arm bumps by about 70% with just one use. We've tried other lotions nightly for weeks with little improvement." — Katie H.
The common thread? Fast results (often within 24 hours) on stubborn skin issues that hadn't responded to other products.
My Honest Recommendation: Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Buy Tubby Todd All Over Ointment if:
- You have sensitive skin or a baby with eczema, cradle cap, or persistent rashes
- You want genuinely clean, plant-based ingredients
- You're tired of buying separate products for different skin issues
- You want a pediatrician and dermatologist-tested formula
- You need an FSA/HSA eligible skincare option
Skip it if:
- You want a strongly scented product (though the Lavender Rosemary option exists)
- You're on a tight budget and basic petroleum jelly works for you
- You don't have sensitive skin concerns
Bottom line: At $22 for a 3.5 oz jar, it's not cheap. But I spent far more than that buying cheaper products that didn't work. This one jar replaced my hand cream, lip balm, and my kids' chapped skin cream. For our family, the math works out.
If I could go back and have this during my first newborn's baby acne phase (why are newborns simultaneously adorable and rashy?!), I would have saved myself a lot of stress and money.
Where to Buy & What to Know
You can find Tubby Todd All Over Ointment on the Tubby Todd website and at and Target. It's fragrance-free, which is a plus for most people, and they came out with a Lavender and Rosemary scent. They offer it individually or in bundles with their other products like bubble bath and Lavender + Rosemary Hair & Body wash.
Have you tried Tubby Todd's All Over Ointment? I'd love to hear what worked (or didn't) for you. Drop your experience in the comments below – especially if you've tried it for skin issues I haven't tested yet.
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About the Author:
Amy Morrison is a mom of two boys who has been writing about pregnancy and new parenthood since 2010. She tests baby products in real life (often with reluctant toddler assistants) and shares what actually works, not just what's trending.
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