Baby lotion

Baby lotions, oils and balms that moisturize without making perfume part of the routine.

We favor fragrance-free formulas with useful ingredients such as glycerin, oils and butters.  Light lotions and concentrated balms serve different needs, so their main ingredients and any added scent are explained.  A natural label is not a guarantee against irritation, and persistent skin problems need medical advice.

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Chagrin Valley Baby Me! Baby Body Balm, 2 fl oz Chagrin Valley Baby Me! Baby Body Balm, 2 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Shea and cocoa butters soften dry skin, while beeswax helps the balm reduce moisture loss.  This water-free formula is made in Ohio without added fragrance or essential oils; its unrefined ingredients still have a natural scent.  It contains botanical infusions, so stop using it if irritation develops.  For external moisturizing, not treating a rash. Materials: shea and cocoa butters · beeswax · calendula $15.50 View product
Erbaviva Organic Baby Oil — Mandarin & Chamomile, 4 fl oz Erbaviva Organic Baby Oil — Mandarin & Chamomile, 4 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Sunflower, sweet almond and jojoba oils provide the glide for a light after-bath massage without a mineral-oil base.  The USA-made formula includes vitamin E and has a mandarin–chamomile scent from essential oils.  It is not fragrance-free and contains almond oil, so it is not a suitable default for a baby with relevant sensitivities. Materials: sunflower oil · sweet almond oil · jojoba oil $20.00 View product
Ora’s Amazing Herbal Unscented Baby Oil with Calendula & Licorice — 7.5 oz Ora’s Amazing Herbal Unscented Baby Oil with Calendula & Licorice — 7.5 oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This unscented massage oil uses Italian grapeseed oil infused with calendula and licorice root, plus jojoba and vitamin E. There are no added essential oils to perfume the formula, making it an alternative to scented baby oils.  Made in the USA; the pump dispenses small amounts without dipping fingers into a jar. Materials: grape-seed oil · jojoba oil · calendula $22.97 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers