Title: Toddler Licked Diaper Rash Spray – Is It Safe?

Many diaper rash sprays contain ingredients like zinc oxide, lanolin, mineral oil, or mild antiseptics, and they are low in toxicity in small amounts. A small amount of ingestion—whether it was a taste or a lick—usually doesn’t result in symptoms beyond maybe mild stomach upset (nausea or loose stool).

Here is what to do:

At-Home Care:

1. Wipe and rinse the mouth if that hasn’t been done yet.
2. Offer some water or milk to help dilute anything that may be left on her tongue or in her mouth.
3. Watch at home and be aware of any of the following symptoms: o Vomiting o Diarrhea o Refusal to eat or extended drooling (very rare)

If she has any of those symptoms, or any other unusual signs, then you will need to present to the emergency department. However, based on everything you described, you should not need to do anything beyond observing her at home.