There’s nothing worse than finding out your baby has a illness. But, it’s a relief when a parent can deduce the cause, and even more of a relief when baby health checks are done and it turns out to be something they can control, like what sort of soap they’re using. Not every baby health problem is serious or requires a visit to the emergency room.
With the plethora of soaps, washes and bathing products on the market, it can be hard to know which ones are safe for a baby’s skin and overall health. Every parent has to become a thorough investigator and researcher. To make that process a bit easier, here are 10 organic soaps that are proven to be good to help overcome baby health problems.
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List of 10 best organic products for baby health problems:
Mustela Gentle Cleansing Gel, Baby Hair and Body Wash
This gentle cleansing gel from Mustela is gentle enough for use on newborns. It is tear-free, phenoxyethanol free, paraben-free, phthalate-free and contains nothing that could cause irritation or dryness. The formula is made specifically to clean the baby without removing the natural oils from the skin. Mustela’s is made with natural ingredients that guard the skin from the outside harsh environment. It contains plant-based ingredients that include vitamin B5 and Avocado Perseose, which is a patented product that keeps skin healthy. It is specially created to be hypoallergenic to avoid any baby health symptoms. Mustela Cleansing Gel is also verified safe by dermatologists and pediatric professionals.
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Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Unscented Baby-Mild Pure-Castile Soap
This pure but mild castile soap is made with 90% natural ingredients. The formula is vegan and is made with plant-based components that you can actually recognize; no parabens, synthetic preservatives, foaming agents or thickeners, which is a million times better for anyone’s skin, but especially a baby’s delicate skin. This soap is very gentle, however, it is recommended that it be diluted before use since it is more concentrated than other soaps and since it is going to be used on the baby. It is expected to be less concentrated so it won’t cause any baby health problems because of the sensitive baby skin. A bonus for the environmentally conscious: none of the ingredients are tested on animals and its cruelty-free, and the soap is biodegradable, so environment-friendly.
Babyganics Fragrance-Free Shampoo and Body Wash
Babyganics is known for its skin-friendly products. This fragrance-free 2 in 1 shampoo and body wash contains no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oils, petrolatum, artificial colors or dyes or fragrances. The formula is all plant-based and organic so every ingredient can be read and recognized. It is dermatologist and pediatrician tested and approved, and besides all that official stuff, it’s just plain fun for a baby! The foaming action is enjoyable for any infant but is also gentle and deep cleansing which doesn’t concentrate solely on baby health problems but also to let the baby have fun too. It’s hypoallergenic and a great choice for any babies with more sensitive skin or health issues.
California Baby Calming Shampoo and Body wash
California Baby Shampoo and Body wash isn’t called ‘calming’ for nothing! It’s packed with natural and organic ingredients that are designed to soothe sensitive skin. It also has a natural French vanilla and clary sage oil scent that is calming and soothing and is especially great for babies before naptime or bedtime. This body wash is ideal for those who have allergies or chemical sensitivities, and it can be used on the whole family, not just babies! It contains no gluten, soy, oats, dairy or nuts. All the fragrance comes from natural oils, and its natural calendula and aloe vera.
Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo with Natural Oat Extract
Aveeno products have been recommended by doctors for 60 years to those suffering from itchy skin because of the effective oat extract that soothes. You know that anything they make for babies is going to be gentle and effective. This Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo is soap free, tear free and hypoallergenic. It is also phthalate and paraben free. It rinses off clean leaving a fresh, light frangrance, and is gentle enough to be used every day – even on sensitive skin. It will not dry out skin or hair, but leaves everything feeling smooth, soft and healthy.
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Memoir All Natural Baby Soap
Memoir All Natural Baby Soap has a delightful smell because one of the key ingredients is cocoa powder! It’s also mixed with wholesome ingredients like new Zealand Manuka honey, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, French Lavender Essential Oils and something called Effective Microorganism Water. The Microorganism Water basically means that this soap is probiotic. This element of probiotics in the soap contributes to the overall health of the baby’s skin and baby health problems. It’s also free of animal testing, harmful chemicals, and artificial fragrances. It also does not contain palm oil, if your baby has a sensitivity. Every soap is hand-crafted and made in small batches.
The Honest Company Shampoo and Body Wash
The Honest brand is known and loved for being just that: honest. The shampoo and body wash line come in four scents, all free of sulfates and parabens, which are good against baby health problems or any negative baby health symptoms. It’s a mild 2-in-1 formula that’s designed to be used from head to toe, literally. It leaves skin and hair feeling soft and clean, without an overbearing fragrance. It’s also ‘tear-free’ which makes it the perfect choice for babies at bathtime. The organic cleansing formula makes sure that skin is supple and healthy-looking, without that itchy dry feeling of regular soap. It also has a nice thick and creamy lather.
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash for Sensitive Skin
Here’s something you’ve probably never heard before: this gentle and cleansing body wash is soap-free. That’s right, and that’s what makes it so gentle and mild. Along with being free of soap, it’s free of oil, dyes, fragrances, sulfates, gluten, masking fragrances, parabens, lanolin, betaine, botanical-extracts, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde releasers. Wow, that’s a lot! Based on baby health checks, for those who have serious skin conditions, this is the body wash to go for. Vanicream Gentle Body Wash is dermatologist tested and approved to get skin clean without irritating it or any preexisting conditions. As far as sensitive cleansers go, this one beats all.
Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo and Body Wash is one of the few cleansers that can boast being made by doctors for baby health problems. This body wash is very gentle and is free of irritants and allergens. It’s natural and non-toxic formula is great for all types of skin, even the sensitive skin of babies with eczema or cradle cap. The cleaning bubbles, sea salt, and vegetable-based moisturizers all work together to create a Ph-balanced wash that keeps a baby’s skin looking and feeling healthy. Vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and biodegradable, this cleanser is great for the skin and for the conscientious.
Weleda 2-in-1 Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash
Weleda 2-in-1 Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash contains ingredients and essential oils that are good for a baby’s skin. It is free of any fragrances, synthetic perservatives, or colorants. It has calendula and chamomile flower extracts that are both known to have a soothing affect on skin. This formula is gentle on baby’s skin and eyes while it effectively removes dirt and bacteria. It is good for sensitive skin and even helps with cradle cap. It has been dermatologically shown to nuture the skin’s protective layer and makes hair easy to handle, so there’s no tangles, pulling and tears.
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