We scored 9 baby washes and shampoos on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash, with a Cradle Score of 84.
Highest Cradle Score of the 9 we scored. Fragrance-free, EWG Verified and tested for 1,4-dioxane, with a squalane base.
Materials & safety score of 92. Organic castile soap with one of the shortest ingredient lists and no added preservatives.
Parent consensus score of 76. EWG Verified with colloidal oatmeal and calendula, made for reactive skin.
Value & longevity score of 90. One of the cheapest EWG Verified baby washes, fragrance-free and preserved with sodium…
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84Pipette Baby Shampoo + WashBudget | 90 | 76 | 86 | Low |
| 2 | 82Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Shampoo & WashMid-range | 90 | 76 | 76 | Low |
| 3 | 82ATTITUDE Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body WashBudget | 88 | 72 | 90 | Low |
| 4 | 81Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Baby Unscented SoapBudget | 88 | 72 | 86 | Low |
| 5 | 80Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby WashMid-range | 92 | 74 | 70 | Low |
| 6 | 74Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo & Body WashBudget | 68 | 74 | 88 | Low |
| 7 | 73Honest Company Lavender Calm Shampoo + Body WashBudget | 66 | 74 | 86 | Low |
| 8 | 72Mustela Stelatopia Cleansing GelPremium | 72 | 76 | 66 | Low |
| 9 | 66Mustela Gentle Cleansing GelMid-range | 58 | 70 | 72 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Fragrance is the most common irritant in baby wash. Fragrance-free, tear-free formulas with certifications like EWG Verified are the gentlest choice.
Of the 9 we scored, 3 of 9 carry EWG Verified. 6 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
Fragrance-free, EWG Verified and tested for 1,4-dioxane, with a squalane base. Low lather and harder to find in stores.
EWG Verified with colloidal oatmeal and calendula, made for reactive skin. Low lather.
One of the cheapest EWG Verified baby washes, fragrance-free and preserved with sodium benzoate.
USDA Organic and fair trade castile soap with no preservatives. It must be diluted and has a higher pH.
Organic castile soap with one of the shortest ingredient lists and no added preservatives. Small bottle, and it can dry hair.
Plant-derived surfactants in a big 16 oz bottle. One reviewer lists essential oils; another flags synthetic fragrance. Choose the unscented version and check the label.
A big tear-free bottle scented with natural lavender. Reviewers say skip scented washes for newborns.
Formulated for eczema-prone skin and fragrance-free, sold in pharmacies. One reviewer flags its cocamidopropyl betaine and preservatives. Pricey.
Widely sold, but it contains added fragrance, which ingredient reviewers flag for babies.
Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash has the highest Cradle Score of the 9 baby washes and shampoos we scored, at 84 out of 100 (Good). Fragrance-free, EWG Verified and tested for 1,4-dioxane, with a squalane base.
Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Wash scores highest on materials and safety among the baby washes and shampoos we scored. Across the group, 3 of 9 carry EWG Verified.
Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
ATTITUDE Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash (Budget) scores highest on value and longevity among baby washes and shampoos with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 9 baby washes and shampoos on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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