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Need a Recommendation on a Good Shampoo for 18 Mnth Old.

I have received great comments about skin cleansers to use on my little one with very sensitive skin. I have decided to stay away from harsh products with lots of chemicals in it and stick with my baby aveeno and cetaphil.

But, I also need some suggestions on a shampoo that I could use on her hair. I am currently using Johnsons Shampoo. I find that it is very drying and not working for my baby since she also has dry scalp. I have even tried the extra conditioning Johnson's, but it still dries her hair out. I'm looking for something that will help with the dry scalp but be gentle and have good conditioning properties in it. Any sugesstion will be greatly appreciated.

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Grins and Giggles by Gerber. They make a sensitive formula that is great for my 3 year old prone to yeast infections. They also have a lotion that is really good too. Also try the Aveno line, I have heard they are good. Stay away from shampoos with heavy fragence

Hello! My little guy has dry skin too. I used the cetaphil on his body and for his hair. Then I would put a little baby oil on his scalp to help with the dryness. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Take Care,
M.

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Hey S.,

One of the best baby care lines I have found is Arbonne Baby Care. The Hair and Body Wash is a GREAT mild, tear free option! (Two of the key ingredients are aloe and oat.) Check out www.wearesix.myarbonne.com to see all of the baby products and read reviews. Once on the site, click on products and scroll down to baby. (this site is a work in progress, but you'll be able to view all products)

Regards,
C

My son has very sensitive skin, allergies & ashthma and we've been through many shampoos, soaps, lotions, medicines, etc. I've finally found something that works! It's all-natural Koala Kids Tear Free Shampoo & I also combine in it a drop of tea tree oil every other washing (which also helps with cradle cap). I get them through a wholesale online company (all products are all-natural). If you want more info on these products let me know.

C.

So many people are unaware of the harsh products with lots of chemicals right in our homes. Many shampoos and other household products have formaldehyde in them because it is a cheap preservative. When I found that out I stopped using Johnson & Johnson's products and started using KP body & hair wash and my 6 month old's eczema and severe diaper rash was completely gone after one week!

My son has exzema, and he also had a craddle cap when he was a baby, his scalp was always dry, so she told me to use head and shoulders, and it worked great, you just have to be carefule when rinsing her hair that it doesn't get in her eyes, but it does work and help! I'm not sure how your little girl likes stuff on her face, but we got my son some swimming goggles to put over his eyes, and it keeps the soap from running into his eyes.

Good Luck

Hello! My little guy has dry skin too. I used the cetaphil on his body and for his hair. Then I would put a little baby oil on his scalp to help with the dryness. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Take Care,
M.

So my dr. told me to use Dove Sensitive bar or cetaphil for his body and his hair. At this point, they're not producing enough oil or anything to warrant a shampoo it's self. And the sensitive soap will protect the skin on their scalp.

Good Luck!!

Grins and Giggles by Gerber. They make a sensitive formula that is great for my 3 year old prone to yeast infections. They also have a lotion that is really good too. Also try the Aveno line, I have heard they are good. Stay away from shampoos with heavy fragence

My son has sensitive skin/eczema for the past 6 years and we use the Baby Magic bath/shampoo.

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