9 of the best baby body washes and shampoos 2024
DO YOU NEED BABY BODY WASH AND SHAMPOO?
The NHS recommend that plain water be used for washing your baby in the first month. But after this, many like to keep their baby clean with a baby body wash and shampoo as they are especially gentle on a baby’s delicate skin and won’t sting their eyes.
What to look out for when choosing baby bath products
Baby body washes and shampoos are often sold as a 2-in-1 to make bath time more simple.
If your baby has sensitive skin or eczema, look out for products specially designed for this.
Some prefer to minimise the amount of man-made chemicals around their baby and choose to buy toiletries with a high proportion of natural products.
A tear-free formula means that it won’t sting a baby’s eyes if it runs into them.
THE BEST BABY BATH WASH AND SHAMPOO
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 6 January 2024.
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1. Burts Bees Baby Shampoo and body wash
Award-winning two-in-one shampoo and body wash.
Very gentle and made with 97.1% products of natural origin.
Tear-free formula.
Paediatrician-tested.
Certified cruelty-free.
The bottle is recyclable.
2. Childs Farm Hair and Body wash
Suitable from newborn and for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
Paediatrician and dermatologist approved.
Available in a variety of scents.
The bottle is made from recycled plastic.
Vegan Society certified.
Cruelty-Free International certified.
3. Weleda baby Calendula shampoo and body wash
2-in-1 gentle shampoo and body wash.
Suitable for newborns.
Made with organic calendula and sweet almond oil.
Almond scented.
Natrue certified meaning they use natural and organic ingredients, sustainable production processes and no animal testing.
4. Nala's baby body wash and shampoo
A gentle and moisturising body wash and shampoo.
Suitable for newborns.
99% natural.
Contains oats, camomile and hibiscus
Tear-free.
Dermatologist and paediatrician approved.
Vegan.
5. Aveeno Baby Daily Care Gentle Wash
A body wash developed especially for newborn skin.
Paediatrician tested.
Contains colloidal oatmeal, aloe and chamomile to protect, moisturise and soothe.
Tear-free.
6. Boots Baby Soap
A pack of four great value soaps.
Suitable for sensitive skin.
Dermatologically tested.
Not tested on animals.
7. Johnson’s baby shampoo
A shampoo that is very gentle to the eyes.
Designed for delicate scalps and hair.
Lathers quickly and rinses easily.
8. MY LITTLE COCO Coconut smoothie shampoo
With organic coconut oil to moisturise this gentle shampoo is suitable for all hair types: straight, curly, frizzy, thick or fine.
Dermatologically tested and paediatrician approved.
Suitable from newborn.
Vegan and cruelty-free.
9. Good Bubble Gruffalo Hair & Body Wash
A hair and body wash made with 98% naturally derived ingredients.
Dermatologically tested.
Suitable for newborns.
Free from parabens and sulphates.
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Made in the U.K.
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