The best baby wash options for your little one
Nothing but the sweetest bubbles for bub.
Ain’t nothing sweeter than a freshly bathed baby! When it comes to lathering up your little bundle of joy, it’s essential to choose the best baby wash available.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of eco-friendly, chemical-free washes on the Australian market. Therefore, you’re sure to find the perfect baby wash to keep your little one’s skin soft and healthy.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Baby Wash 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 Award Winners
The winners of the Best Baby Wash 2026 are:
Gold Award: QV Baby Gentle Wash
Silver Award: Bunjie Top to Toe Wash
Bronze Award: Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo
The Best Baby Wash in Australia
GOLD AWARD
QV Baby Gentle Wash
RRP $11.49 – $28.49
QV Baby Gentle Wash is a baby wash ideal for cleansing the hair and body and rehydrating skin. The lightly foaming, soap-free formula is non-comedogenic and pH-balanced. It is suitable for dry skin, infant skin, and on skin prone to eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
SILVER AWARD
Bunjie Top To Toe Wash
RRP $15.99-$19.99
This gentle, plant-based bubbly wash designed to care for your baby from their very first bath and beyond. Dermatologist tested and non-irritating, it cleanses from head to toe without drying, leaving delicate skin soft, soothed and perfectly clean.
BRONZE AWARD
Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo
RRP $16.99
Gently nurture your baby’s delicate, sensitive skin with the soothing power of oatmeal. Developed with leading US dermatologists, this creamy, soap-free formula blends oat essence and natural colloidal oatmeal with rich emollients to cleanse, moisturise and calm extra dry or irritated skin. Mild enough for everyday use, it’s perfect for delicate and eczema-prone skin.
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GAIA Natural Baby Sleeptime Wash
RRP $11.50-$17.95
This gentle, moisturising wash is made with 99.3% natural origin ingredients and is specially crafted to care for delicate and sensitive skin. Infused with organic lavender and ylang ylang to encourage relaxation, organic evening primrose oil to nourish and soften, and organic chamomile to calm and soothe, it helps prepare baby for a peaceful night’s sleep. Free from soap, SLS and SLES, it’s ideal for sensitive or eczema-prone skin. Proudly Australian owned and made, it’s also pH balanced, cruelty free and vegan friendly.
ecostore Baby Bubble Bath
RRP $17
ecostore Baby Bubble Bath contains gentle plant-based ingredients, including soothing organic chamomile and hydrating New Zealand harakeke to help protect babies’ skin while being gentle on our planet. Infused with lavender essential oil to create a sense of calm and relaxation. Dermatologically certified for sensitive skin – a gentle bubble bath for safer bath-time fun. Squirt a small amount under the tap while filling the bath and watch the bubbles grow!
Mustela Gentle Cleansing Gel
RRP $24.95
This gentle baby cleansing gel cleanses the face, body and hair of newborns and children. Its gentle formula with certified organic avocado protects and respects children’s skin and can be used daily, from birth on*. High-tolerance, it soothes and compensates for the drying effects of bathing.
*Babies out of NICU
Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo
RRP $12.99
Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo is designed specifically as a children’s body wash for eczema, a non-irritating cleanser to relieve mild symptoms of eczema. This body wash and shampoo is soap and SLS free, non-irritating, great for bubble bath, ideal as an everyday wash and shampoo, and contains 1% colloidal oatmeal.
Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash
RRP $18.95
Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash is a two-in-one wash that gently cleanses babies’ delicate hair and skin. Formulated with mild, organic and natural plant-based cleansers, it’s gentle and tear-free. Moreover, it features calendula flower extract to soothe and soften, while sweet almond oil helps keep skin from losing moisture. The wash is NATRUE certified natural and free from synthetic ingredients. Recommended by paediatricians.
VEEORÈ Baby All-In-Wonder Wash
RRP $28
VEEORÈ Baby All-In-Wonder Wash is an ultra-mild, gentle, soap free, pH balanced cleanser uniquely developed for delicate skin in mind. Formulated to preserve the natural oils produced by your baby’s skin without stripping the skin of moisture and providing extra hydration, while cleansing from head to toe. Leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and clean. Delicately wet your baby’s hair and body. Apply All-In-Wonder Wash from head to toe. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Apply the Magical Moisturiser on damp skin for the best results.
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Soap Free Wash & Shampoo
RRP $17.99
This gentle, soap-free cleanser is designed for your baby’s delicate skin, hair, and scalp. Australian-made and enriched with over 87% naturally derived ingredients, it combines 100% natural colloidal oatmeal to soothe dry skin, ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, and vitamin C-rich kakadu plum to protect sensitive skin. Dermatologically tested for peace of mind.
Pigeon Natural Botanical Baby Head & Body Wash
RRP $19.95
Pigeon Natural Botanical Baby Head & Body Wash is a baby wash that thoroughly cleanses from head to toe while nourishing its scalp and maintaining smoothness of baby’s skin. Safe for newborns. Cleanse and nourish baby’s hair, scalp and skin with nutrients-rich Argan, Olive and Chamomile extracts.
Euky Bear Vapour Bath Sniffy Nose
RRP $14.95
Packed with naturally derived Magnesium and organic Eucalyptus, this bath blend is designed to help ease those sniffles and make breathing easier.
Perfect for dry and sensitive skin, it’s dermatologist-approved and vegan-friendly, with no nasties like nut oils, soap, sulphates, silicones, parabens, phthalates, or artificial fragrances and colours.
Plus, it’s Aussie-made and owned and ideal for little ones 6 months and up.
AVEENO® Baby Dermexa Moisturising Wash
RRP $16.99
Gently nurture your baby’s delicate, sensitive skin with the soothing power of oatmeal. Developed with leading US dermatologists, this creamy, soap-free formula blends oat essence and natural colloidal oatmeal with rich emollients to cleanse, moisturise and calm extra dry or irritated skin. Mild enough for everyday use, it’s perfect for delicate and eczema-prone skin.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Body Cleansing Oil
RRP $37.95
Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo is designed specifically as a children’s body wash for eczema, a non-irritating cleanser to relieve mild symptoms of eczema. This body wash and shampoo is soap and SLS free, non-irritating, great for bubble bath, ideal as an everyday wash and shampoo, and contains 1% colloidal oatmeal.
Euky Bear Natural Bubble Bath
RRP $12.95
Lovely and gentle on baby’s soft skin, Euky Bear Bubble Bath is developed for babies and kids. Enriched with organic Kakadu Plum, Rosehip and Jojoba oil plus Vitamin E for bath-time bubble fun. Suitable for dry & sensitive skin.
b.box body cleanse hair and body wash
RRP $14.99
b.box body cleanse hair and body wash is a natural, cleansing hair + body wash safe for baby from birth and nourishing for all ages and skin types. All-over foaming gel gently cleans and leaves skin feeling silky smooth and smelling divine every day! Free from nasties, cleanse is made from natural ingredients to nurture skin during and after bathing without stripping the skin of natural oils. Additionally, the botanical blend of aloe vera, green tea, and Kakadu plum delivers a burst of hydration, helping to seal in moisture and keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
endota Gentle Bath & Body Wash
RRP $30
endota Gentle Bath & Body Wash is a soap-free, Certified Organic all-in-one shampoo, body wash & bubble bath. Cleanse and condition baby’s delicate skin as you nurture a healthy pH with this mild cleanser.Additionally, it removes impurities and soothes with oat and chamomile, while aromatic lavender promotes relaxation. Dermatologically tested, it’s suitable for even the most sensitive newborn skin.
CUB Baby Wash Head-to-Toe
RRP $5.00
CUB Baby Wash Head-to-Toe blends sweet orange, chamomile, and avocado oil to create a relaxing and gentle bath time experience. Dermatologically tested and perfect for sensitive skin, you can easily apply CUB Baby Wash Head-to-Toe to your baby’s wet hair and body either by hand or with a soft washcloth.
Swisspers® Hair & Body Wash
RRP $14.95
Swisspers® Hair & Body Wash is a gentle, all-in-one cleanser for baby’s skin, hair and scalp. Non-drying formula, suitable for daily use. Enriched with Australian cotton milk to be extra gentle on baby’s sensitive skin. Proudly made with cotton extracts harvested from Australian cotton farms. Moreover, the Cotton Milk is naturally rich in Omega 6 and 9, which helps soothe dry skin. Infused with the natural goodness of Certified Organic Aloe Vera and natural Vitamin E.
