bathing baby products

[Willow]

I'm not a fan of anything that is highly perfumed - I like my babies to smell of baby not orange flower and vanilla bean.

:yeahthat:

I know everyone raves about the chemical free stuff but honestly...not a fan at all. Most are soooo heavily perfumed. I remember trying the Gaia stuff on DS when he was a baby and it is one of the most unsettled nights I've ever had with him so it wasn't just me who didn't like the over powering smell! Never again. I was checking out the Ecostore (I think that's what it's called??) the other day and same deal, really heavily perfumed.

I must admit, I love the smell of the J&J bedtime bath and used it a lot with DD Never had an issue with her using it, her skin was great. DS has more sensitive skin so we use plain old water here now, plain old olive oil for moisturiser.

[amberj]

We still just use plain water at 12 months. DS still puts most of his bath toys in his mouth and sucks on washclothes, so I don't like the idea of his ingesting anything apart from water. After his bath I will put sorbalene or a nice oil on him to help moisturise him. I don't think I will use anything else in his bath until he's old enough to want something else, or the water isn't getting him clean.

I do use J & J shampoo because its only on his head really briefly and I like the fact its "no tears" and it smells yummy and makes his hair soft and shiny! And I take him out the bath straight after using it. And I got heaps as gifts!!

[CrystalBoo]

I use the Moo Goo range and I don't think they smell overpowering. I can only smell the shampoo if I stick my nose in Boo's hair. But I only use water unless it's hairwashing night or she is particularly dirty.

[Curly]

I use Cetaphil because it won't sting eyes. Fragrance free, from the pharmacy.

My babies both have sensitive skin and organic natural stuff doesn't work for them. Gaia actually gave them both eczema, I hate the stuff now and think it is over-hyped. This is the first thread I've seen with negative comments about Gaia...very refreshing, I was thinking that our family has freaky skin.

[Malyna]

I use Gaia in the bathwater like a bubble bath - just a squirt or two in the bath. Have been using it since day dot.

I wouldn't use J and J on myself let alone bubs!

[Taurean]

I wouldn't use J and J on myself let alone bubs!

What is so bad about J&J products? I've noticed quite a few BB girls are against J&J but I don't understand why. I'm guessing it's to do with the chemicals in their products but really, are they that bad? Any info would be appreciated!

[bon]

We have never had any problems with J&J products...I love the smell of the milk bath.

[Ginger]

i have started using 'Burt's Baby Bees' shampoo and wash on my sons and it is absolutely divine. no over-powering smells and their hair is so soft and beautiful.

[Malyna]

J & J baby oil is petrochemical based. A friend who is a midwife says that the products are quite harsh on a newborns skin. Another friend has used J&J when her child was older (I think it was about a year). I guess it depends on your beliefs and what products you want to use.

I have very sensitive skin and find the J&J soaps (and most normal soaps) dry my skin out, so I wouldn't use it on bubs.

A massage therapist who came to our mums and bubs group said she wouldn't use baby oil on her bubs due to the mineral oil base. Plus I guess you can use cheaper options (ie no bath products and olive oil as a mosituriser).

Tis purely a personal decision.

[~Saram~]

Tauren - Yep what Tarkin wrote - lots of chemicals in J & J even their "natural" stuff is pretty loaded with chemicals - a lot of companies think that if you add some herbal extracts you can call it natural and it will be OK. Pm me and I can send you a link to some articles on the SLS and other nasties in a lot of our shower products. I have read that J&J "no more tears" formula actually contained a anaestetic to stop the stinging which means kids can get it in their eyes and not wash it out which can actually lead to eye damage.

[organicem]

:yeahthat:

I know everyone raves about the chemical free stuff but honestly...not a fan at all. Most are soooo heavily perfumed. I remember trying the Gaia stuff on DS when he was a baby and it is one of the most unsettled nights I've ever had with him so it wasn't just me who didn't like the over powering smell! Never again. I was checking out the Ecostore (I think that's what it's called??) the other day and same deal, really heavily perfumed.

I must admit, I love the smell of the J&J bedtime bath and used it a lot with DD Never had an issue with her using it, her skin was great. DS has more sensitive skin so we use plain old water here now, plain old olive oil for moisturiser.

MiEssence produces a baby wash that is hardly perfumed at all.
Natural Instinct have a bath wash that has lavender so is good for night time.
Natural Oil Workers have bubble baths which are great fod older kids.
Gaia make nice gentle products which are a great price too!!

I use a small amount of MiEssence baby creme bath for DD2 about every third wash.
DD2 has used all of the above and all are great IMO.