Best Baby Shampoos for a Worry-Free Bath Time

DAPPLE's baby shampoo and body wash is a tear-free, plant-based formula that's unscented. It's made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic dyes and fragrances. Plus, Dapple's baby shampoo and body wash is a pH-balanaced prebiotic blend of plant-based ingredients and is formulated for sensitive skin.

Just a sponge and water— no soap—usually does the trick for newborns. But this extra-gentle formula from Babo Botanticals is the perfect entry point when your kid is ready to dive into the suds. It’s full of natural moisturizers and extracts. Organic aloe varbadensis leaf juice has natural antiseptics that kill mold, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Coconut oil is a natural hydrator that moisturizes skin well. The shea butter has anti-inflamatory, emollient, and humectant properties (translation: it's great for skin). There's also some colloidal oatmeal in this lightly scented wash. And if your kid does well with it, there's a line of matching products, including diaper cream and healing ointment.

This formula is great for all skin types, but it’s extra luscious for babies who struggle with dry skin. The fatty acids and vitamins in shea butter give this wash and shampoo a luxurious feel. The argan oil has lots of vitamin E, an antioxidant that has skin protectant properties. There's also aloe vera juice, frankincense oil, coconut oil, rose extract, and lavender oil, all rich ingredients that produce a thick lather. Throw on a nice, unscented lotion if you use this stuff because it smells great even without artificial fragrances, and you don't want to over-scent your kid with additional smells.