The best baby hair care products in Australia
They may not have much of it but a baby's hair still needs some tender loving care.
There’s not much sweeter than the smell of a freshly bathed little ole baby head!
But knowing just what to put on their young scalp can be challenging for parents. We’ve rounded up some of the best to have you sniffing and snuggling your days away.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Baby Hair Care 2021
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 awards, proudly brought to us by Babies ‘R’ Us, saw more than 40,000 Aussie parents plus a panel of industry experts cast their votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
Products were put through their paces over a period of six months in three different settings: real-life situations, a retail environment and online. The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
READ NEXT: All of the 2021 Award Winners
The winners of the Best Baby Hair Care 2021 are:
GOLD: QV Baby 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 200g
SILVER: GAIA Natural Hair and Body Wash
BRONZE: Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns
WATCH: This baby getting a massage is more relaxed then we’ll ever be. Continues after video …
For the complete list of what real mums (and an expert panel) consider to be the best in every category from prams and car seats, to toys and nappies read Bounty Baby Award Winners next.
The best Baby Hair Care products in Australia
QV Baby 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, RRP $10.99
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.
GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash, RRP $10.99 – $17.95
Formulated for everyday use, this soap-free 2-in-1 body cleanser & shampoo is pH balanced so it won’t strip baby’s natural protective oils or cause dryness. Enriched with GAIA’s pure essential oil blend of organic lavender and organic ylang ylang, which is known for its calming properties.
The GAIA Hair & Body Wash uses gentle coconut derived cleansing agents (no sulphates) for a gentle yet thorough cleanse. Organic evening primrose oil helps to nourish and soften skin and organic chamomile extract enhances natural highlights and adds shine.
Cruelty Free, Vegan friendly and lovingly Australian owned and made.
Mustela Newborn Foam Shampoo, RRP $19.95
Mustela Foam Shampoo For Newborns is specially formulated to cleanse your baby’s hair and scalp while softening and rinsing away flakes associated with cradle cap.
Our tear-free formula and pump dispenser guarantee easy and comfortable application.
Our 99% plant-based biodegradable formula rinses away cradle cap flakes, which are common among newborns. Paraben, Phthalate and Phenoxyethanol free. Hypoallergenic: specially formulated to minimise the risk of allergic reactions.
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Conditioning Detangler, RRP $5.99
Taming your little one’s wild mop has never been easier. This non-sticky, non-greasy Conditioning Detangler uses some of earth’s most treasured ingredients to soften and detangle hair. Gentle formula also helps calm cowlicks or kickstart curls.
Klorane Baby Detangling Shampoo 200mL, RRP $15.95
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. This gentle formula protects the natural defences of babies’ sensitive skin, and has been developed and tested to reduce the risks of allergic reactions, while leaving hair delicately scented to support relaxation.
Vegan friendly^ and biodegradable# formula. Tested under dermatological, paediatric and ophthalmological control. Soap-free. Tear-free.
Clean formula: free from silicones, SLS, parabens, MIT, colourants and triclosan.
^Free from animal-origin ingredients. #According to OECD 301B Standard.
ecostore Baby Shampoo, RRP $8.99
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.
Bubba Organics Chamomile Baby Hair & Bath Wash, RRP $23.95 – $32.95
Make your bubba’s bath time pure heaven with Lavender & Chamomile Baby Hair & Bath Wash. Enriched with 100% natural, locally sourced ingredients, this gentle formulation cleanses precious new skin without damaging its fragile barrier. Boosted with Mother Earth’s moisture-delivering superstars aloe vera, calendula and olive fruit oil, you’ll have one squeaky clean and super soft bubba!
The subtle scent of lavender and chamomile is just made for delicate skin. Use our natural baby skin care before bedtime and let soothing lavender and calming chamomile work their sleepy, dreamy magic on your little one.
GAIA Natural Baby Conditioning Detangler, RRP $9.99
A spray-in formula that is extremely gentle on little scalps and soothing for dry, sensitive skin. For use on wet or dry hair and no need to rinse.
Silicone and dimethicone free, it won’t coat your little one’s hair or block their pores. Formulated with organic chamomile extract and organic aloe vera, hydrolysed wheat proteins and strengthening properties to reduce splitting so your little one will have beautiful, shiny hair that is soft and manageable.
Cetaphil Baby Shampoo, RRP $7.65
Cetaphil Baby is specifically formulated for healthy baby skin development. The product range includes key ingredients and botanicals to offer the needed support and protection for infant skin needs to grow strong. The Cetaphil Baby range has tear free formulations, is mineral oil, soap and paraben free and is hypoallergenic.
This Shampoo is specially formulated for hair and scalp of newborns and infants. The mild, soothing formula gently cleanses sensitive scalps and hair without drying. It contains chamomile and aloe vera to prevent over drying.
