After we had run out of the lavender infused wash and lotion, I ran to Target and discovered they were sold out! So I ventured into a few different products. We are currently using these two products during bath time: You should also be careful of fragrances, which Dr. Maguiness says can be irritating and can even be allergenic. Gentle, non-irritating, and inexpensive, Aveeno Baby wash has legions of fans who appreciate that it’s widely available in stores and online. Not to mention it’s free of parabens, sulfates, dyes, and phthalates. It's also hypoallergenic and tear-free, with parents saying that it has dripped into their babies' eyes and didn’t irritate them or cause pain.

My LO had eczema too, the dermatologist had me get Cerave baby body wash and the Cerave lotion. It helped tremendously!" Although baby hair doesn’t require separate shampoos, you may want to look into products made for curly hair if your baby has curls. This is the last part of our bath time routine. The Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus curl and shine conditioner came with some Kids Curling Butter Cream that we sometimes use in his hair when it needs some extra curl and moisture during the day. I have LOVED these three products. It is fragrance free and tear free. It also lathers really nicely for shampooing and washing, which I love!" says Sarah. "But hands down the best part is that it doesn't dry out my son's skin at all. I rarely even have to use lotion, even in the winter and with an eczema-prone baby." There are washes made with natural, plant-based ingredients, as well as washes formulated to handle eczema or dry skin. Consider trying a few different products before settling on one to be sure that your baby's skin doesn't react adversely.

The best I’ve found for my sensitive baby is Honest Company, and it was recommended by a friend that is super obsessive about chemicals and stuff so I know that aspect is good too." My niece has extremely curly hair (think like a white person afro curly). My sister has tried a lot of different products but likes the Sheamoisture ones the best." I feel good about using Shea Moisture because of it's natural ingredients. Plus, it smells great and has been extremely gentle in my experience." This formulation does contain coco betaine, which is similar to the cocamidopropyl betaine that Dr. Maguiness does not recommend for babies.

BabyCenter Senior SEO Content Strategist Sarah Darby says her pediatrician recommended this brand for her son's eczema, and it’s been highly effective. I’ve cycled through a couple different brands. Some soaps dried him out and others irritated his skin. My son doesn’t have delicate skin but it’s been trial and error to find the best combo for him. We’ve settled on Aveeno soap and wash for baths." I use the SheaMoisture brand on my son. He has wavy/curly hair and it gets out of control sometimes but those products help," says one BabyCenter mom. The scent is great, too, a fruity mango that both parents and kids like. AAD. 2021. How to Bathe Your Newborn. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/newborn-bathing Opens a new window [Accessed March 2023]

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