Anonymous
Post 07/25/2017 10:45     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
Good god, you are worried about the price of soap? You are screwed with college savings
Anonymous
Post 07/25/2017 10:38     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/25/2017 07:19     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/25/2017 06:35     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/25/2017 05:57     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 23:22     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 23:03     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
get the oatmeal soap at Trader Joe's. It's cheap.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2017 22:53     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 21:49     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
I find Castille soap to be very drying. So many other natural soaps are out there to try.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2017 21:32     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 21:28     Subject: Re:Washing baby with castile soap
It is too strong! Dove unscented in cheap and better for his skin.
Anonymous
Post 07/24/2017 21:18     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 20:47     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 20:39     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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
Post 07/24/2017 20:33     Subject: Washing baby with castile soap
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?