Did you know that the FDA doesn’t regulate chemicals in skincare products? That means that these products can be filled with all kinds of chemicals.
Some of the chemicals that are found in care products and baby products are known to be endocrine disruptors and skin irritants. They can also cause reproductive problems.
This is why it’s so important to pay attention to the products you are using on and around your baby.
Finding natural baby skin care products doesn’t have to be hard either, in fact is now easier than ever to find non toxic baby products you can trust.
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What should I look out for when choosing products?
There are some common ingredients that you can look for when you are choosing baby care products. These ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate or sulfates in general, parabens, fragrance, BHA, and synthetic dyes.
All of these things are common in shampoos, body washes and lotions. All of these things are also awful for your body.
Environmental Working Group
The Environmental Working Group Skin Deep is an online site that rates products based on their ingredients. They use a scale of 0-10 with 0 being the best and 10 being the worst.
They also tell you the ingredients and what kinds of issues they cause. This is a great website to be able to look up products and find good products to use.
Let’s talk about greenwashing
Greenwashing is when a company markets their products as natural but they still contain harmful ingredients.
These companies tend to fool customers by using natural looking packaging. This is why it’s important to look at ingredients and not just rely on the packaging or the word “natural.” Greenwashing is a terrible practice but it’s very common.
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Now let’s get into the baby products.
1 . Young Living
Young Living Seedlings line is a line of natural, non toxic baby care products that are free of any harmful chemicals. They also contain essential oils that are great for the skin.
They offer body wash, shampoo, lotion, diaper rash cream and more. You can purchase them online from YoungLiving.com
2 . California Baby
We used these products for Braelynn for her first year of life and loved them. She has very sensitive skin and eczema and these products never irritated her skin.
Their products include shampoo, body wash, lotion, bubble baths and much more. They are also readily available as you can purchase them from Target. You can also buy them from Amazon. The EWG rates their products as a 1 which is really good.
3 . Earth Mama
I’ve heard great things about these products and their products are also organic. They offer lotions, baby wash, sunscreen and even things for pregnant moms.
You can purchase these products at Target and online. The EWG rates these as a 1 so you know they are a great option for your little one.
4 . Think Baby
We love their sunscreen! They also offer products like shampoo, body wash, body lotion and bubble bath.
They are EWG verified which means that they are one of the cleanest products out there. You can purchase Think Baby sunscreen at Target but the other products must be purchased online.
5 . Babo Botanicals
I’ve heard a lot of moms talk about this brand and love it. They offer sunscreen, lotion, bubble bath, shampoo, diaper cream and more.
They also have hair, skin, and face care products for adults. They also have eczema products to help soothe the skin.
Babo Botanicals is EWG verified and available at Target. This brand is a win win, you can get things for your baby and for yourself all while knowing you are using safe products.
6 . Everyone Baby
Honestly I had seen these products in Target but never knew they were a natural brand. They offer baby soap, lotion and baby wipes.
They have a bigger selection of adult care products so hopefully they will come out with more baby products.
Some of the adult products are sold at Target but the baby products more than likely need to be bought online. This brand is EWG verified.
7 . Earthley
I love this company because they are a family owned and really care about what you put into and on your body.
They offer things like soap, baby powder, baby balm and other herbal products. They also have many products for adults.
We use a few of their products regularly and love them. They are only available online and since they are a smaller company they are not rated by the EWG.
Other options
There are so many good natural brands out there but these are just our favorite and ones we’ve heard good things about. If you are curious about a product just type it into EWG and it will tell you all you need to know about the ingredients.
You can also DIY baby care products and there are plenty of tutorials for those online. The best place to look for these would probably be Pinterest.
Common questions and things to think about when choosing products
What product is best for baby skin?
This is going to depend on what type of skin your child has and whether they are extra sensitive. If they are sensitive or have eczema you are probably going to want to use unscented products or products with gentle essential oils.
Opinions are going to differ
Not everyone is going to agree on what the most natural baby wash is or what baby shampoo is the safest. It all depends on preference and personal conviction. Do your research and decide what works best for your baby and your family.
Why are they so expensive?
Natural products are generally more expensive because they are more expensive to make. They aren’t using all those man made chemicals but instead are sourcing natural ingredients to make the best and safest product for your baby.
This means that you might pay a little more than you would for traditional baby care products. This is something you need to look at when comparing products.
What are your favorite non toxic baby care products?
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