Which products should you choose for baby's toiletry? A complete guide

Baby's bathing is a moment of care and gentleness essential for the well-being of the infant. To respect the baby's fragile skin, it is crucial to choose the right toiletries. This guide helps you select the best, most suitable, safe care products approved by health authorities.

Why does baby's skin require specific products?

Newborn skin is thinner, more permeable and less protective than that of adults. It is therefore more vulnerable to external aggressions, irritants and infections [1] . This is why toiletries must be formulated specifically for infants, tested under pediatric and dermatological control.

Essentials for baby's daily hygiene

🧼 Gentle soap-free cleansing gel

A soap-free cleansing gel, with a neutral or physiological pH, cleanses the skin without attacking it. It must be formulated without allergenic perfume, without coloring, and without controversial preservatives such as phenoxyethanol [2] .

🧴 Moisturizing cream or milk

After bathing, it is advisable to apply a milk or moisturizer to prevent skin dryness. Formulas based on natural emollients (sweet almond oil, shea butter) are recommended [3] .

🍑 Oleo-calcareous liniment for the seat

Liniment, a mixture of lime water and olive oil, is a traditional treatment recommended by pediatricians to gently clean baby's bottom while forming a protective barrier against irritation [4] .

🧻 Alcohol-free and perfume-free wipes

Wipes can be used occasionally outside the home, provided they are alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and enriched with gentle moisturizing agents [5] .

Precautions to take when choosing products

• Choose products labeled “hypoallergenic” and “dermatologically tested.”
• Avoid products containing phenoxyethanol or parabens [6] .
• Opt for simple formulas, without superfluous components.
• Read the composition (INCI) carefully and check the tolerance indicated from birth.

Recommended products available on Pharma+ France

• Soap-free baby wash gel : gently cleanses body and hair, from birth.
• Infant moisturizing milk : soothes and protects dry and sensitive skin.
• Stabilized oleocalcareous liniment : cleanses and prevents diaper rash.
• Fragrance-free dermo-soothing wipes : practical use, high skin tolerance.

Official references

1. French National Authority for Health (HAS) – “Skin care in infants”, 2021.
2. ANSM – List of substances to avoid in baby products, 2022.
3. EMA – Guidelines on pediatric dermo-cosmetic product safety, 2020.
4. Vidal.fr – Monograph officinal oleocalcareous liniment.
5. Journal of Pediatric Dermatology – “Infant skin barrier development and hygiene”, 2019.
6. ANSM – “Products containing phenoxyethanol: recommendations for use”, 2019.

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