A round up of non-toxic baby body washes, shampoos, lotions & other baby bath time essentials like towels and mold free bath toys!
Make sure to see the list of toxic ingredients below to see what to avoid in baby wash/shampoo . See my full guide to non-toxic baby diapers & wipes HERE!
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Ingredients to Avoid:
🚫 1. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
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Why harmful: Harsh detergents that can strip natural oils from skin and scalp, leading to dryness, irritation, and eczema flare-ups.
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Extra concern: SLES can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen.
🚫2. Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, etc.)
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Why harmful: Act as preservatives but are endocrine disruptors—they mimic estrogen in the body, which can interfere with hormone development in infants.
🚫3. Formaldehyde & Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives
(quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, bronopol)
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Why harmful: Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen and strong skin sensitizer, increasing risk of allergic reactions and dermatitis.
🚫4. Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum
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Why harmful: Can contain phthalates (not listed on labels), which are hormone disruptors linked to developmental and reproductive harm. Also a major trigger for skin irritation and respiratory issues.
🚫5. PEG Compounds (polyethylene glycol)
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Why harmful: Used to make products creamy, but can be contaminated with ethylene oxide (carcinogen) and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing.
🚫6. Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) & Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
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Why harmful: Strong preservatives linked to allergic reactions, skin burns, and possible neurotoxicity with long-term exposure.
🚫7. Mineral Oil / Petrolatum
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Why harmful: If not properly refined, can contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of which are carcinogenic. Also creates a barrier that traps heat and sweat, potentially worsening rashes.
🚫8. Artificial Dyes (FD&C or D&C colors)
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Why harmful: Some are derived from petroleum and can contain heavy metals like lead and arsenic, linked to neurotoxicity and skin irritation.
Non-Toxic Baby Shampoo/Wash:
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*Most of these baby washes come in multiple scents and ALL of the scents are approved and non-toxic!
1: Attitude Baby Wash & Shampoo
2: Honest 2-in-1 Wash & Shampoo
3: Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash
4: Babo Botanicals Baby Wash & Shampoo
5: Hello Bello Baby Shampoo & Wash
9:Primally Pure Baby Bar Soap (code: 15KARLY)
Non-Toxic Baby Lotion:
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*Most of these baby lotions come in multiple scents and ALL of the scents are approved and non-toxic!
2: Honest Face and Body Lotion
4: Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Lotion
9: Primally Pure Baby Oil (code: 15KARLY)
Non-Toxic Baby Bath Essentials:
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1: Honest Organic Cotton Baby Wash Cloths
2: Honest Organic Hooded Baby Towels
3: Burts Bees Organic Cotton Wash Cloths
4: Casaluna Organic Bath Towel (these are my personal favorite organic towels for myself and I figured I would share because we don’t necessarily need baby specific towels)
5: Muslin Organic Hooded Baby Towel
7: Mold Free Baby Bath Toys (so excited to find these silicone baby toys that open up so you can clean the inside to avoid mold!)
8: Canopy Bathtub Filter & Thermometer (code: KARLYALANE15) (This is not only a bathtub water filter but it has a built in thermometer to ensure the water isn’t too hot for baby. It also protects baby/kid product knocking their head on the faucet!)
Non-Toxic Baby/Pregnancy blog posts I have for you:
Non-Toxic Pregnancy Must-Haves
Non-Toxic Baby Products @ Target
Baby Gear Guide (car seats, cribs, crib mattress, strollers, bouncers, etc.)
Stay tuned for more non-toxic baby/mom content! Thank you for being here and using my links to shop your everyday products. It allows me to keep sharing non-toxic swaps for our everyday lives!
xoxo,
Karly Alane