Washing baby with castile soap

[Anonymous]

I use Dr. Bronner's unscented, in various dilutions, throughout my home and would love to put it to use as baby wash (and not spend $$ on Johnson & Johnson's baby stuff). Anyone here use it?

[Anonymous]

There's castile soap and castile soap. Dr. Bronners is convenient because it's sold in stores, but it's not gentle. There are better gentle, natural soaps for baby.

[Anonymous]

OP here - glad you said this. I googled and found a more gentle castile soap that's actually a little less expensive. https://www.mamasuds.com/collections/household-cleaning-products/products/castile-soap-gallon

[Anonymous]

It's not tear free, so I wouldn't wash hair with it. I did once and felt terrible because it's impossible not to get it in their eyes.

[Anonymous]

It is too strong! Dove unscented in cheap and better for his skin.

[Anonymous]

There are lots of great baby soaps besides Johnson and Johnsons that are tear free. That is what you want. Babies splash a lot and it is hard to rinse their hair.

[Anonymous]

I find Castille soap to be very drying. So many other natural soaps are out there to try.

[Anonymous]

OP here - I was trying to save some money by not buying a dedicated baby soap. We do keep Dove unscented bar soap already around because my husband likes to shower with it. I guess we could use that.

[Anonymous]

get the oatmeal soap at Trader Joe's. It's cheap.

[Anonymous]

I buy expensive soap for my daughter's sensitive skin and it lasts forever. You really don't need much soap at all, especially for an infant. Just a tiny drop on a wash cloth. I bought a bottle of mustela that lasted over a year. Find a cheaper brand of diaper or woes that work for your baby, don't skimp on soap that will sting their eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I buy expensive soap for my daughter's sensitive skin and it lasts forever. You really don't need much soap at all, especially for an infant. Just a tiny drop on a wash cloth. I bought a bottle of mustela that lasted over a year. Find a cheaper brand of diaper or woes that work for your baby, don't skimp on soap that will sting their eyes.

+1. Baby soap lasts for months, so get something tear free. I like Burts bees baby and Babyganics

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I buy expensive soap for my daughter's sensitive skin and it lasts forever. You really don't need much soap at all, especially for an infant. Just a tiny drop on a wash cloth. I bought a bottle of mustela that lasted over a year. Find a cheaper brand of diaper or woes that work for your baby, don't skimp on soap that will sting their eyes.

This. I used Mustela too and had the same experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I was trying to save some money by not buying a dedicated baby soap. We do keep Dove unscented bar soap already around because my husband likes to shower with it. I guess we could use that.

Our pediatrician actually recommended this soap, too. But don't use on his/her hair as it will sting. Invest in a good baby shampoo like Mustela that rinses easily and fast and doesn't sting. You use so little that a bottle will last a long time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy expensive soap for my daughter's sensitive skin and it lasts forever. You really don't need much soap at all, especially for an infant. Just a tiny drop on a wash cloth. I bought a bottle of mustela that lasted over a year. Find a cheaper brand of diaper or woes that work for your baby, don't skimp on soap that will sting their eyes.

+1. Baby soap lasts for months, so get something tear free. I like Burts bees baby and Babyganics

I agree. I use Shea Moisture Baby. It's pricey but my baby is 5 months and I haven't even used a whole bottle yet.

I accidentally got some in her eyes while washing her hair last night and she didn't even cry. It's worth it to use something gentle.

[Anonymous]

Good god, you are worried about the price of soap? You are screwed with college savings