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When it comes to what we put on our baby’s skin, there are certain factors that are non-negotiable; it has to be gentle, non-irritating and as natural as possible. Thankfully, baby bath and skincare products have come a long way and now parents have an impressive choice of dedicated brands, as well as baby-friendly lines from established beauty names offering organic formulas that you can use from birth.
Knowing what exactly is in that bottle of bubble bath or baby lotion helps parents make an informed choice, which is why transparency when it comes to ingredients is really important.
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“Organic” skincare products contain ingredients that are grown organically, but there isn’t a great deal of regulation to state what the minimum quantity of organic ingredients should be to be able to use this term.
For peace of mind, look for organic certification, like Cosmos (cosmetic organic standard) or the Soil Association UK symbol on products, which shows they have met strict criteria in their use of organically farmed, non-GM ingredients without any herbicides or synthetic fertilisers.
Some of the brands we’ve listed aren’t certified but use a high proportion of natural, organic ingredients wherever they can, and are transparent about what goes into their products. They all promise effective, gentle formulas, from bubble bath to massage oil, designed with babies and young children in mind.
We tested all of these products during nappy changes, in the bath, and as part of a bedtime routine with an 18-month-old and a four-year-old over a period of three weeks, paying particular attention to how they smelt, how soft they left the skin and how gentle the formulas were (especially if they got into the children’s eyes during bath time) to find our favourites.
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