sweet cheeks

Parents everywhere can relate: You're in the middle of doing something important and, all of a sudden, you smell something suspicious. If you have a kid under two, there's a good chance it's a dirty diaper. You grin (well, maybe it's more of a smirk) and bear it (actually, it's more like bare it!). Once the mess is cleaned up, you smooth on some diaper cream, tape 'em up and continue what you were doing. But more often than not, the smell lingers. That's one of the reasons I love Weleda Baby Care. The all-natural, organic line is made with Calendula flower extract which means your baby's bottom will smell clean and fresh once it's applied. And not only does Calendula smell good, since it's grown in the largest Biodynamic fields of Germany, it adds anti-inflammatory properties and helps healing. Calendula Diaper Care ($11) is formulated with zinc oxide, plus other natural ingredients, to offer your baby's skin quick and effective relief from diaper rash and relieve minor skin irritations. If you like the diaper cream, you'll also love Weleda's Calendula Oil ($12) and Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash ($10). Weleda products are available at Target, Whole Foods and www.usa.weleda.com.