Cradle Score
22 products · ranked by Cradle Score

Best Non-Toxic Baby Wash, Lotion & Baby Bathtubs

Fragrance is the most common flag in baby skincare. For washes and lotions we note fragrance, preservatives and certifications like EWG Verified; for tubs we look at fit, cleaning and recalls.

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Honest Company Organic All-Purpose BalmUSDA Organic, unscented and free of petroleum, mineral oil and lanolin.#1PremiumLow confidenceEarth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby LotionCertified organic and fragrance-free with a pump.#2Mid-rangeLow confidencePipette Baby Shampoo + WashFragrance-free, EWG Verified and tested for 1,4-dioxane, with a squalane base.#3BudgetLow confidenceBabo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Shampoo & WashEWG Verified with colloidal oatmeal and calendula, made for reactive skin.#4Mid-rangeLow confidenceATTITUDE Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body WashOne of the cheapest EWG Verified baby washes, fragrance-free and preserved with sodium benzoate.#5BudgetLow confidenceDr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Baby Unscented SoapUSDA Organic and fair trade castile soap with no preservatives.#6BudgetLow confidenceEarth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby WashOrganic castile soap with one of the shortest ingredient lists and no added preservatives.#7Mid-rangeLow confidenceBoon SOAK 3-Stage Baby BathtubThe Bump's best tub: compact for sink or tub, with a contoured back, non-slip foam and a temperature gauge.#8About $30Low confidenceAquaphor Baby Healing OintmentCheap and excellent for very dry or eczema patches.#9BudgetLow confidenceAveeno Baby Daily Moisture LotionColloidal oatmeal at a very low price, good for eczema-prone skin.#10BudgetLow confidenceCeraVe Baby Moisturizing LotionCeramides and niacinamide with the National Eczema Association seal; paraben- and sulfate-free.#11BudgetLow confidenceFisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat TubBest for newborns: a washable mesh sling holds baby in place, and it adapts through four stages.#12About $38Low confidenceAngelcare Baby Bath SupportA perforated plastic bath seat that drains instantly and is easy to clean.#13About $20Low confidenceContours Oasis 4-in-1 Comfort Cushion BathtubWorks from newborn to toddler with a washable comfort pad and slip-resistant feet.#14About $50Low confidenceStokke Flexi BathFolds flat for storage and works to age 4, with a heat-sensitive plug.#15About $90Low confidenceCalifornia Baby Calming Everyday LotionLight organic lotion with a clary sage scent that some love and some don't.#16PremiumLow confidenceEucerin Baby Body LotionFragrance-free and cheap with an EWG score of 2.#17BudgetLow confidencePuracy Natural Baby Shampoo & Body WashPlant-derived surfactants in a big 16 oz bottle.#18BudgetLow confidenceHonest Company Lavender Calm Shampoo + Body WashA big tear-free bottle scented with natural lavender.#19BudgetLow confidenceMustela Stelatopia Cleansing GelFormulated for eczema-prone skin and fragrance-free, sold in pharmacies.#20PremiumLow confidenceBurt's Bees Baby Nourishing Lotion99% natural and cheap, but it contains undefined fragrance and phenoxyethanol, giving it the highest EWG score of the lotions tested.#21BudgetLow confidenceMustela Gentle Cleansing GelWidely sold, but it contains added fragrance, which ingredient reviewers flag for babies.#22Mid-rangeLow confidence

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How we scored bath & skin

Each product's score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every page lists its sources and when we last checked it. Read the full method.