6 Natural Baby Bath Products: Safer Swaps For Your Little One's Skin

Your baby's skin is their first line of defense against the world. As the largest organ, skin is incredibly absorbent. Everything we apply to the skin during bath time gets absorbed into our babies' tiny bodies. And bath time is something we do every day, maybe as a way to help baby unwind as part of the bedtime routine. Natural baby bath products are a great way to avoid toxins and provide a safe environment for your baby. In this guide, we’ll go through 6 natural baby bath products to keep your baby’s skin healthy and happy.

1. Bath Filter

Let's start with something basic that can sometimes go right over our heads: clean water. Water quality is crucial for your baby's delicate skin. Water filters reduce chlorine, a well known skin irritant, and other contaminants. Municipal water sources use chlorine to help reduce pathogens. Chlorine can bond with proteins in our skin and hair, making hair brittle and dry, and causing the skin to itch. The time your baby spends soaking during bath time adds up. That's why this is one of the most important natural baby bath products you can invest in.

The Crystal Quest White Bath Ball Filter removes hundreds of contaminants. It's easy to install and can fit onto all standard bathtub faucets. This is the highest ticket-item on this list, but it will last you an entire year before needing to be replaced. 

2. Shower Filter

Staying on topic with clean water quality, a shower head filter is important for the same reasons. It reduces chlorine, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dirt, odors and helps control scale buildup. Children with sensitive skin conditions, like eczema, can benefit from cleaner shower water. Filters can help relieve symptoms and prevent flare-ups by reducing or eliminating irritants. 

The AquaBliss Shower Filter is a great option. It's easy to install, requires no tools, and has a long-lasting filter. A shower filter is a must-have for any parent looking to enhance the quality of their little one's bath water. And while you're at it, do your family a favor and install one in all the showers in your home.

3. Gentle, Fragrance-Free Body Wash

When it comes to natural baby bath products, less is often more. Look for gentle, surfactant based body washes without sensitizing ingredients. And avoid artificial fragrances that help the soap smell good - they are toxic.

Brands like Pipette and Attitude offer excellent options formulated with natural ingredients. Both brands carry products formulated for babies as well as for adults. And for the record, Attitude products are all-around great, affordable, and easy to find!

4. Organic Hooded Towel

After a refreshing bath, your baby's pores will be all open and extra absorbent. The towel you wrap them in and dry them with should be as clean as the products you used to bathe them with. A cozy, organic hooded towel will keep your baby snug and away from chemicals. Organic towels are made from sustainably sourced materials. They are made without the use of pesticides or synthetic dyes. They are gentle on your baby's delicate skin and eco-friendly. Choose a soft and absorbent option to keep your little one warm and snug after bath time.

5. PVC-Free Shower Curtain

If you want to skip over this section, hear me out for a sec. You know that pungent plastic smell after you open a new shower curtain or bath mat? That's volatile compounds in the vinyl being released into the air from PVC. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a cheap, high-strength thermoplastic commonly used in waterproof and weather resistant products. Inhaling these compounds can wreck havoc on our health. A study found over 108 different volatile compounds (VOCs) were emitted into the air from a new shower curtain. Many of these VOCs are known carcinogens.

Opting for a PVC-free shower curtain creates a healthier environment for your baby's bath time. PEVA is still a vinyl option, but with less odor. A nylon or polyester curtain is a better option, but it is only water resistant, not waterproof. The best option would be natural textile, such as cotton or hemp, that can be treated with wax. Unfortunately, this option is not very water resistant. If a PVC shower curtain is the best option for your home, make sure to air it out outside before bringing them inside. That way it can offgas outside and you can avoid inhaling the carcinogenic compounds. 

6. Natural Rubber Bath Mat

Once your baby grows out of their baby tub, a bath mat will help prevent slips and falls. Like shower curtains, many bath mats are made with synthetic materials that emit harmful VOCs. The HEVEA Natural Rubber Big Bath Mat is an excellent alternative made from 100% natural rubber, free from toxic chemicals. It has no plastic, so there is no offgasing like regular PVC bath mats that smell bad. It's machine washable and comes in different color options. 

Natural Baby Bath Products = Less Exposure To Toxins

These natural baby bath products will create a safer environment for your little one’s bath time. Each product will play a role in safeguarding your baby's skin and well-being.

Plus, bath time isn't just about cleanliness. It's an opportunity for precious bonding time with your baby. With these natural baby bath products, you can enjoy the peace of mind from your commitment to reducing toxins in your home.