Healthy alternatives
When selecting shampoos for your baby, it’s essential to prioritize gentle, safe options. Opt for shampoos with a neutral pH, as they are less irritating and better suited for a baby’s delicate scalp. These formulations help maintain the scalp’s natural balance and reduce the risk of irritation.
Fragrance-free Shampoos
| Brand name | Product description |
| Attitude | 2 in 1 Shampoo and Body Wash, fragrance-free |
| Baja Baby | Unscented Shampoo and Wash |
| Carina Organics | Shampoo and Body Wash, fragrance-free |
| Dolphin Organics | Shampoo and Body Wash, fragrance-free |
| Green Beaver | Baby Wash, fragrance-free |
| Made of | Foaming Organic Baby Shampoo and Body Wash, fragrance-free |
| Pipette Baby | Shampoo and Wash, fragrance-free |
DIY
You can make your own natural, gentle shampoo with three ingredients. In a container, mix:
400 ml of liquid castile soap
3 tablespoons of coconut oil (or sweet almond oil, for example)
water at the container level
You will find more information on Natural Living Family.
Avoid the following chemicals in regular products
DEA: possible carcinogen (by release of nitrosamines)
DMDM hydantoin: possible carcinogen, skin irritant, skin sensitizer
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetracetic acid): irritant to skin and eyes (strong), skin sensitizer
MEA: possible carcinogen (by release of carcinogenic nitrosamines), endocrine disruptor
Perfumes: allergens
Polyethylene glycol: may contain carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane, irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Quaternium-15: possible carcinogen
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: irritant, may cause contact dermatitis
TEA: irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract, respiratory and skin sensitizer