The best baby shampoo and haircare products in Australia
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 (Haircare) 2026
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year, the award winners were determined entirely by parents who cast their votes across a range of categories, including nappies, car seats, prams, and breast pumps. Products were evaluated based on quality, value, user-friendliness, and innovation.
The annual Bounty Baby Awards showcase top products in the parenting industry, offering new and expecting parents trusted guidance on what to bring into their homes.
READ NEXT: All of the 2026 Bounty Baby Award Winners.
The winners of the Best Baby Shampoo (Haircare) in 2026 are:
Gold Award: QV Baby Shampoo 2in1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Silver Award: Gaia Natural Baby Hair and Body Wash
Bronze Award: GAIA Natural Baby 2in1 Shampoo & Conditioner
The Best Baby Shampoo (Hair care) in Australia
GOLD AWARD
QV Baby Shampoo 2in1 Shampoo & Conditioner
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
GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash
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
GAIA Natural Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
GAIA Natural Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner is a gentle, paediatrician approved, sulphate and silicone free, 2-in-1 baby shampoo and conditioner that cleans and softens the hair without stripping it of its natural oils. Made in Australia with 96% natural origin ingredients and formulated with natural and organic ingredients to help keep baby’s hair soft and smooth and bring out natural highlights. Formulated to be extra gentle on skin and eyes, Pro vitamin B5 & allantoin provide additional conditioning softness, while organic evening primrose oil helps to keep baby’s scalp moisturised to prevent dryness or flakiness, helping to minimise cradle cap. Dermatologically tested & suitable for sensitive skin types. Lovingly made in Australia.
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Mustela Newborn 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
Little Étoile Care SwimProtect 2-In-1 Shampoo & Body Wash (2+ Years)
Little Étoile® Care SwimProtect 2-In-1 Shampoo & Body Wash (2+ Years) is a gentle, chlorine-neutralising wash made for little swimmers aged 2 and up. Formulated to help wash away chlorine from hair and scalp, it cleanses without drying and helps detangle and soften hair. Enriched with soothing natural extracts to hydrate and calm sensitive skin. perfect for post-swim care.
Bunjie Top To Toe Wash is a non-irritating and nourishing plant-based bubbly wash made uniquely for baby’s first wash onwards. It gently cleanses from head to toe without drying or irritating sensitive little skin leaving it feeling soft, soothed and squeaky clean.
Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo
Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo is a baby wash and shampoo that is specially formulated for delicate skin of newborns and infants. The mild, gentle, soap- and tear-free formula washes and nourishes skin without over-drying. It contains Glycerin and Panthenol to keep skin hydrated.
Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo with Organic Calendula
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.
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.
Klorane Baby Detangling Shampoo
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.
