Have you ever stood in an aisle full of baby lotions of all different types, sizes, and brands and been overwhelmed by all the choices? There are so many options, from organic creams to dermatologist-endorsed ointments to lotions with bold promises to help your baby sleep better at night. The simple process of moisturizing and protecting your baby’s dry skin can suddenly feel like a complicated task.
This is why we’ve spent many days sorting through countless skincare products for babies, testing them, and listening to the experiences of others to weed out those that are overpriced, brands that make false claims, and lotions that feel anything but soft on your baby’s skin.
To save you time and make your choice easier, we’ve compiled this list of the best baby lotions that hold up to their promises and work to keep your baby’s skin soft and moisturized in all conditions.
Best Baby Lotions of 2021
With safe, soothing formulas in mind, these are our favorite baby lotions.
With safe, soothing formulas in mind, these are our favorite baby lotions.
With safe, soothing formulas in mind, these are our favorite baby lotions.
Babies smell delicious on their own, but Earth Mama’s Sweet Orange lotion is the icing on the cake. Made with organic herbs and oils (and created by a nurse/herbalist), this moisturizing blend of natural ingredients is extra gentle on delicate baby skin. Better yet, it’s free of petroleum, parabens, artificial fragrance and preservatives. It’s also available in Calming Lavender and Natural Non-Scents.
If you’re looking for a baby lotion packed with natural ingredients (and one with a really cute name), check out Baby Bum. This non-greasy formula is made from things like coconut oil, aloe, shea butter and cocoa butter. It’s also vegan, hypoallergenic and pH balanced. We love the brand’s mineral-based sunscreen, too.
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Best lotion for baby’s dry skin
Price: $$ When it comes to treating very dry infant skin, your best bet is a petroleum-based ointment, according to Garshick. You’re probably already familiar with this fragrance- and preservative-free ointment, but this is their baby-focused variety. “It contains 41 percent petrolatum, which helps to protect the skin, and also contains panthenol and glycerin to help moisturize and nourish the skin,” says Garshick. “It can be used not only for dry skin, but also to protect the skin on the diaper area or for little cuts and scrapes.”
Best baby lotion for eczema
Price: $Eczema is a fairly common condition in babies and usually shows up as flaky, red patches of skin. Luckily, there are lotions specifically formulated with ingredients to target and treat eczema. This lotion from Aveeno contains colloidal oatmeal, which helps calm the redness and irritation and is particularly sensitive on baby skin. It also contains vitamin B5, which is both nourishing and relieving on itchy skin.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
According to the company, Aquaphor healing ointment is an all-in-one baby lotion that can moisturize the skin and create a moisture barrier in the diaper that helps prevent diaper rash.
It is also safe to use to prevent drool rash and can help moisturize and clean minor scrapes. It contains lanolin.
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