There’s not much sweeter than the smell of a freshly bathed baby’s head!
The smell of a baby’s head is often described as sweet, comforting, and almost ethereal. But knowing just what to put on their young scalp can be challenging for parents as they search for a product designed to cleanse and care for their baby’s delicate scalp and hair.
Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best to have you sniffing and snuggling your days away.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Baby Shampoo (Hair care) 2023
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by parents and bubs.
This year the awards were 100% voted for by Australian parents with more than 110,000 votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
READ NEXT:All of the 2023 Award Winners
The winners of the Best Baby Shampoo (Hair care) in 2023 are:
GOLD:
SILVER:
BRONZE:Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns
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For the complete list of what real mums (and an expert panel) consider to be the best in every category from prams and car seats, to toys and nappies read Bounty Baby Award Winners 2023 next.
The Best Baby Shampoo (Hair care) in Australia
GOLD AWARD
, RRP $11.99
QV Baby 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner is a two-in-one formula that will cleanse and condition baby’s hair and scalp. The dual-action, pH-balanced formula contains a conditioning ingredient which assists with combing and detangling hair. It also helps maintain the skin’s natural protective properties. Glycerin provides and maintains hydration to the scalp and helps to soften hair. It is paediatrician-tested and free of soap, fragrance and other common irritants.
SILVER AWARD
, RRP $11.50-$17.95
GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash is a convenient two-in-one all over hair and body wash. It is formulated for daily use and is ideal for newborns and babies who don’t have much hair or the need for a separate shampoo. It is enriched with organic aloe vera for its hydrating and soothing properties, organic evening primrose oil to help nourish and soften skin, natural oat extract to calm and smooth skin, and organic lavender as a gentle, naturally anti-bacterial cleanser.
GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash contains 98.3% natural origin ingredients.
BRONZE AWARD
Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns, RRP $19.95
Our Baby Foam shampoo is fragrance-free and ideal to cleanse newborn* babies’ delicate scalp on a daily basis, while also helping to eliminate cradle cap and minimising its reappearance.
Its ultra-gentle high-tolerance formula is made of 99% ingredients of natural origin.
*Babies out of NICU
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, RRP $15.49
Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo with Organic Calendula and Aloe Vera is a baby wash and shampoo that gently cleanses and nourishes your baby’s skin and hair without drying, leaving behind a light and fresh scent. Perfect for a fun and tear-free bath time, this head-to-toe formula is dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and free from animal-origin ingredients or parabens.
ecostore Baby Shampoo, RRP $8.99
Specially formulated to gently cleanse baby’s hair and sensitive scalp, leaving fine strands soft, shiny and nourished. Infused with lavender essential oil to create a sense of calm and relaxation.
Swisspers® Baby Gentle Shampoo, RRP $14.95
A soft and mild cleanser for baby’s hair and scalp, this pHbalanced shampoo has been formulated to be extra gentle on newborn, dry and sensitive skin. Enriched with Australian Cotton Milk, Certified Organic Aloe Vera and natural Vitamin E to leave hair clean, soft and shiny.
LIttle Etoile Hair Oil (0 Months), RRP $25.90
Designed for use from newborn, Little Etoile is a multi-actin hair oil that reduces dryness and static, and genty detangles. Suitable as a leave-in treatmean and can be used after swimming to protest hair from chlorine damage.
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Klorane Baby Detangling Shampoo, 200mL, RRP $15.95
Enriched with detangling agents and formulated with soothing and protective organic Calendula, Klorane Baby Detangling shampoo gently cleanses babies’ delicate hair leaving it silky, delicately scented and easy to detangle.
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Twiddl Detangler for curly hair, RRP $30
The creamy consistency of Twiddl’s Detangler for curly hair glides through tangles with effortlessly whilst taming frizz and enhancing hair definition for the entire day. With every spray, you are improving the shape, hydration and manageability of your child’s waves and curls.
It’s also Aussie made, with no nasties.
Cetaphil Baby Shampoo, RRP $7.65
Cetaphil Baby is specifically formulated for healthy baby skin development. The product range includes key ingredients and botanicals to offer the needed support and protection for infant skin needs to grow strong. The Cetaphil Baby range has tear free formulations, is mineral oil, soap and paraben free and is hypoallergenic.
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al.ive baby Hair and Body Wash in Gentle Pear, RRP $30
The wash contains natural and nourishing ingredients like Pear Extract, Jojoba Oil, and Calendula that work together to provide gentle yet effective cleansing and hydration. The formula is carefully crafted to be gentle on delicate skin, making it perfect for babies of all ages.
