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She recommends introducing shampoo around the one-month-old mark.
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“It hydrates as well as cleanses with a very mellow soothing scent,” Dr. Greenfield says.
The two-in-one wash is tear-free and formulated with soothing calendula and aloe vera.
Eucerin’s gentle Baby Wash & Shampoo is free of soap, which can over-dry and irritate sensitive skin.
“This is a very gentle wash and shampoo that is non-irritating for the eyes,” Greenfield says.
It’s also formulated without parabens andphthalates, which may be harmful to babies.
Shea butter andglycerinadd to its moisturizing properties.
“It can attract water from the deeper skin layers or even the air in humid environments.”
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Baby Dove’s Sensitive Skin Care Hypoallergenic Wash is free of fragrance, parabens, and sulfates.
The vegan cleanser is also gentle enough to use on eczema-prone skin.
Just like most adults, most babies don’t need to use shampoo daily.
TheAmerican Academy of Pediatricsrecommends bathing newborns three times a week for the first year.
“Bathing them every day can risk drying out their skin,” explains Dr. Chang.
Can you use baby shampoo as a body wash?
Do you really need a dedicated shampooandbody wash?
Absolutely not, according to Dr. Chang.
“I prefer a product that is hydrating, not just cleansing,” says Dr. Greenfield.
She looks for ingredients likealoe veraandshea butterthat can help moisturize and soothe the most sensitive baby’s skin.
What should you do if shampoo gets in your baby’s eyes?
Luckily, “most baby products are not harmful to baby’s eyes,” Dr. Greenfield says.
But they can still be irritating.
If shampoo does get into your little one’s eyes, flush it out with lots of water.
