From the first days of the baby’s life, young parents try to give him all the best. The modern market for children's products contributes to this, but it is often misleading, because among the largest assortment it is becoming increasingly difficult to choose a truly safe and high-quality one. To choose the best baby shampoo for your child, mothers are advised to familiarize themselves with the list of the most popular products in this segment.
What does “kids” mean?
Means for the care of the skin and hair of a child must be separate, since their structure is very different from adults. First of all, the secretion of the sebaceous glands is much less developed in babies, their skin does not have a protective cover, it is very tender, and their hair is thin and quickly confused. All this leads to a strong sensitivity, and therefore a high chance of allergies. In foreign countries, it is generally customary to clearly separate children's shampoos by age group and be sure to indicate this on the label. For newborns, it is allowed to use products labeled "0+", for those a little older, shampoos from 1 year old, from three years old and so on until 15 years old.
In domestic production, such a classification has not yet been provided for and is not mandatory. Of course, foreign manufacturers distributing their products in Russia label all products according to international requirements, and on their packages you can easily find the necessary information.
Shampoo Requirements
First of all, the composition of baby shampoo should not contain any preservatives, bright dyes or excessively fragrant fragrances. Among the most dangerous substances for the baby:
- parabens - causing allergies, dermatitis and capable of accumulating in the body;
- sodium lauryl sulfate - causing irritation, allergies and dry skin;
- sodium laureth sulfate - also provoking dryness and rashes.
It is very important that the product for bathing the child has a low acidity. The PH level should not go beyond the bounds of 4.5-5.5.
Children's shampoo should be soft, not irritate the skin and mucous membranes and correspond to the age category of the child. It is recommended to check its effect before the baby’s first bath. If the product does not cause burning, discomfort and “does not pinch the eyes”, and the hair after it is soft and easy to comb, then you can safely use it to wash the baby.
It is desirable that the shampoo also contains nutritional components in the form of plant extracts and vitamins. Most often, vitamins A, E and group B are added to such products, which help strengthen hair and scalp. Chamomile, string and calendula extracts soothe the skin and relieve inflammation, extracts from lavender soothe and normalize sleep, and wheat proteins, peach, apricot and sea buckthorn extracts nourish and soften the skin and hair.
Very often on the shelves of stores there are children's gels and shampoos in one bottle. It is important to understand that such versatility is not able to properly care for both the body and hair. Often, such products cause dry skin, too confuse hair after bathing, or cause allergies.
Selection rules
To choose the best product for your child, first of all, you should read the reviews. Children's shampoos of popular and high-quality brands have them in huge numbers on a variety of resources.
In addition, even eminent goods should be bought in trusted places, and best of all in pharmacies. There, pharmacists will be able to provide customers with all the quality certificates for the funds sold and guarantee the quality of the shampoo.
It is forbidden to use expired products for bathing the baby that do not have the composition and any identification marks on the label. If the bottle does not indicate the permissible age, then such a tool can not be used for children under 3 years of age.
Well, of course, the shampoo bottle itself should be convenient enough to collect the product in your hand and not drop it. It is best to use products with special dispensers or valves that are easy to close in one go.
The most popular foreign product
The best-selling and most popular shampoo for children in the country is the Johnson's baby product.
Its main advantage is that the product is allowed to be used from the birth of the baby. In addition, the shampoo does not dry the skin, is suitable for daily use, gives the hair softness and fights inflammation. It promotes easy combing, is completely hypoallergenic and does not irritate the mucous membrane - just like in advertising, “it doesn’t pinch your eyes”.
The disadvantage can be called numerous reviews of excessive perfume. Also, there are opinions that this baby shampoo still irritates the mucous membrane, babies feel great discomfort during its use.
The most popular domestic product
Of course, this is Eared Nyan shampoo from the Nevskaya Cosmetics company. In a series of children's products under this name there are many products for the care of skin, hair and even things of a newborn (special washing powders, stain removers, conditioners and so on).
All products are hypoallergenic and can be used from birth. Shampoo also does not cause irritation on the mucous membranes, promotes easy combing and is suitable for frequent use. The liquid consistency is due to natural extracts and a minimum SLS content in the composition of baby shampoo. Reviews indicate that the expense of the funds due to this consistency increases, but the baby at the same time receives only the benefit of water procedures. Chamomile extract relieves inflammation, and corn kernel extract reduces irritation.
Justified trust
The products of the German company Bubchen can be safely called the highest quality, since there are simply no negative reviews on its account. It is distributed mainly through pharmacy chains, which once again proves the quality. With this baby shampoo, you can safely wash newborns.
The product doesn’t dry the skin at all, promotes easy combing, has been tested by many dermatological tests and meets all international quality requirements. Shampoo gently cleanses the skin without disturbing the natural film on it, and strengthens the hair with wheat proteins and vitamins. Contains no preservatives.
Baby Bourne Products
Shampoo from the Ukrainian manufacturer contains panthenol, calendula extract and wheat proteins, due to which it delicately affects the skin, does not cause irritation and tears. The product is recommended by domestic pediatricians, does not cause allergies and is suitable for use from the first months of life. If you need to buy an inexpensive children's shampoo without sulfates, dyes and other irritants, then Baby Born is the perfect choice.
Swedish baby products
Hipp is known to many for its delicious and high-quality baby food, which can be found on shelves in every store, but it launches a brand and a line of baby care products.
At the same time, shampoos are made of organic materials, which is confirmed by a liquid consistency. Hair after use is easy to comb, the skin is moisturized and without irritation. The tool is tested by many tests and approved by dermatologists around the world. Its composition does not contain preservatives, dyes, soaps, parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate. Application is allowed from the first days of life.
Special tool
Very often, in babies up to a year old, characteristic crusts appear on the head, called “lep” in the common people, or, among specialists, seborrheic crusts. Their appearance may be associated with frequent washing of the head, which leads to overdrying of the skin, improperly selected skin care products or simply the baby’s predisposition. In any case, in such situations it is forbidden to use the usual means, and to help the child get rid of discomfort, Mustela baby shampoo is used. It was created specifically to facilitate the removal of seborrheic crusts and prevent the emergence of new ones. The tool is ideal for any age, does not irritate the eyes and is recommended by neonatologists. It contains exclusively natural components - avocado extract, salicylic and sorbic acid, coco-glucoside and so on. Shampoo has no colorants, preservatives or flavorings.
Less popular domestic manufacturers
Good reviews can be found in large numbers and on less popular products for children. Their low prevalence depends more on sellers who prefer to sell more hyped brands than to promote equally high-quality but unfamiliar products.
Among such children's shampoos are products of domestic brands GreenMama, Argosha, Natura Siberica, Iris, My Sun, Drakosha, Nasha Mama, Siberian Health, Me and Mom, and so on.
All shampoos can compete in quality with popular brands - they are all based on natural ingredients, hypoallergenic and do not cause mucosal irritation. At the same time, funds are inferior to many in convenience. So, most have uncomfortable screw caps.
The domestic products include Belarusian and Ukrainian shampoos - Viteks, Dakos, Eco Cosmetics and others.
Foreign products
Shampoos for children from foreign brands are highly trusted by young mothers, as they are required to comply with all international quality requirements. In our country, they are not so strict and do not yet include many nuances, so finding a really worthwhile tool is much more difficult. Of course, you will have to pay for the quality guarantee and pay accordingly, because foreign products always cost much more. You can find a guaranteed safe and effective baby hair shampoo from a foreign brand in a pharmacy or official point of sale. The best brands are Italian Chicco, Danish Urtekram, Canadian Live Clean.
One cannot but mention the popularity and quality of German brands. They are the most in the market for child care products, and all of them guarantee the naturalness of their products, the absence of parabens, dyes, soaps and other harmful components in them. Shampoos may contain chamomile, calendula, almond, panthenol and lactic acid extracts, depending on the manufacturer.
Among the most common in the country: Sanosan, Dulgon kids, BabyLine, Nivea, Weleda and Sanosan.
Reviews about shampoos
Given that each baby has individual characteristics and sensitivity, the few negative reviews for each shampoo are simply exceptions to the rule. The popularity of some and the lesser prevalence of other products is related more to their cost, publicity or packaging features, rather than quality. Absolutely to any of the above shampoos, you can find many positive reviews on various forums.
When choosing a product for your baby, you should remember that the more popular the brand, the higher the chances to stumble on a fake, and to avoid this, you should not buy them in suspicious places where the goods cannot be properly stored and the warranty period is respected.
Remember that all funds purchased at the pharmacy guarantee quality and do not have negative reviews. You can’t save on the health of your own baby.