There are so many more options available for natural kids’ products now than there were just a couple of years ago. While I’m not as stringent when it comes to my own products (I’ve tried many natural conditioners and my hair needs those chemicals!), I do think a lot more about what I put on the kids, especially because Charlie has eczema flare-ups, and I get severe outbreaks. We’ve tried a lot of different brands over the years that have worked for us, and now I usually purchase whatever is the most affordable among my favorite natural brands.
California Baby
Super Sensitive Shampoo & Body Wash $24.77/19oz – EWG Score:1
Eucalyptus Ease Bubble Bath $16.63/13 oz – EWG Score: 1
Calendula Everyday Lotion $15.73/6.5 oz – EWG Score: 1
Like many families California Baby was the first baby shampoo we purchased, and we used it for several years. We’ve used both the unscented and calming versions and it’s also great for adults! Overall it’s a great line and Diapers.com used to offer a great deal on 2 bottles that they no longer do. With two kids we went through it so fast though and the body wash was so pricey, I started looking for other options. I also never loved the lotion because it was a little thin in consistency, especially for the cold New York winters.
Body Wash & Shampoo $25.79/34 oz – EWG Score: 0
Angel Baby Lotion $11.59/8oz – EWG Score: 0
Earth Mama Angel Baby’s products are some of the most natural on the market, and almost all their products score a 0 on the EWG website. We’re currently using the Body Wash & Shampoo which I love because it comes in a big bottle with a pump, and it’s foaming. I have an obsession with foaming soaps! At $25.79 for 34oz, it’s the most affordable baby wash on this list. The lotion smells a little strong, but still good.
Nature’s Baby Organics
Shampoo & Body Wash $31.75/32 oz – EWG Score: 1
Conditioner $26.92/32 oz – EWG Score: 1
Bubble Bath $9.74/12 oz – EWG Score: 1
Lotion $17.92/16oz – EWG Score: 1
Baby Oil $16.42/8oz
Eucalyptus Rub $7.99/2oz – EWG Score: 1
We’ve been using the Nature’s Baby Organics Line conditioner because we go through a lot of it for Olive’s tangled hair! We use Amazon Subscribe and Save, so we get 15% off and the body wash comes down to $26.99/32oz and the conditioner comes down to $22.89/32 oz. They have a lot of other products that I’m interested in trying. I’ve been in the market for a bubble bath since the California Baby one is so pricey, and I think I’m going to try Nature’s Baby. And in the winter time, I think I’ll pick up their baby oil and eucalyptus rub for coughs!
Dr. Bronner’s
Organic Castile Soap $16.19/32 oz – EWG Score: 0
I’ve been making our own foaming hand soap using Dr. Bronner’s Organic Castile Soaps for years. It saves so much money!
Episencial
Shampoo & Body Wash $19.59/22.6oz- EWG Score: 1
Lotion $11.84/3.4 oz – EWG Score: 1
Sunscreen $12 – EWG Score: 1
We haven’t used Episencial’s Body Wash (Mrs. Hopscotch did a review of it here), but we have used their lotion and sunscreen and they’ve both been great.
Original Sprout
Miracle Detangler Spray $14.40/12 oz
Olive’s fine hair gets gnarly tangles, and this works great to get them out of her dry hair.
Thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ $12.27/3oz – EWG Score: 1
There are many sunscreens that score 1 on the EWG website, and Thinkbaby is the most affordable right now so that’s what we use. In the past we’ve also used Burnout, Episencial, and Blue Lizard.
Goddess Garden
SPF 30 Spray Sunscreen $12.77/8oz – EWG Score: 3
I love spray sunscreens for daily use, but the aerosols are supposed to be bad (which this isn’t). I spray this into my hands and rub it all over the kids. It goes on much more quickly than cream sunscreen so it’s great for touch-ups.
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Other bath and body lines we’ve tried include Babo Botanicals (scores 2-3 on EWG) and Little Twig (scores 2 on EWG), but they were pricier than Earth Mama Angel Baby and Nature’s Baby Organics and had a higher EWG score. I am interested in trying out some Honest Company products though!
What bath and body products do you use and love for your LO?
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
We used Mustela in the beginning with DS. Tried Shea Moisture (loved), and now we use the Honest Shampoo/Body Wash. Super light, not heavily scented, and works great for DS (who has a ton of hair!)
pineapple / 12053 posts
Honest bubble bath is the best we’ve used. It’s pricey if you buy it in a one off but we get a bundle when we’re running out of product and so it’s $7.20 if you put it in the bundle. You really only need a capful to get lots of bubbles, it doesn’t irritate the eyes and it doesn’t feel sticky or gross afterward.
guest
We tried the Honest Company sunscreen and absolutely hated it! It was the greasiest thing ever -felt like I was slathering my LO in Crisco.
pomegranate / 3053 posts
We’ve used California Baby unscented forever. It doesn’t suds up much until you put it on a sponge and it’s great. We started using this b/c of eczema and it’s been good to the boys. I like to switch it around so besides CB, we’ve used Little Twig and Honest Company (love these!). Both little twig and Honest suds up nice without much effort. LOVE think baby sunscreen. I even use it on myself. I’ll have to look into the spray. Sometimes when we are at the beach it’s hard to reapply with the tube kind. Thanks for the rec!
pomegranate / 3053 posts
I just saw that Goddess Garden sunscreen has sunflower oil. Wah. My youngest has sunflower allergies. I know, sunflower…
pomegranate / 3858 posts
It’s hard to find some of those products in Canada! We’ve used Live Clean Baby since S was born, and we like it. My husband has a strong sensitivity to scents, and these don’t bother him. They also get decent ratings on EWG (highest is a 4 due to limited data).
pear / 1696 posts
We use Dr. Bronner’s to make own foaming hand soap too!