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Gentle Baby Shampoo: DIY Recipe for Non-Toxic Infant Care

Homemade Baby Shampoo

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Author: Mama Z

Supplies

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the liquid castile soap, water, essential oils, glycerin, aloe vera gel, vitamin E oil, and herbal-infused oil (if using, see notes).
  • Store your shampoo in a glass bottle with a pump. Essential oils can break down plastic, and you don't want that on a baby's skin! I suggest using a dark-colored jar if possible. Darker-colored glass gives the oils automatic protection from light.
  • Use as needed.

Notes

Optional ingredients for different skin types
Organic aloe vera gel is great for dry scalp – start with 1 tablespoon
Vitamin E oil – start with 1 tablespoon
Herbal infused oil – start with 1 tablespoon
*Best Combination of Essential Oils for Children
Using essential oils with children is very similar to using them with adults; however, you should pay more attention to properly dispersing and diluting the essential oils. Here are some EOs I use with my DIYs for the kiddos that are a great place to start.
Here are some safe essential oils for children’s DIYs:
  • Cedarwood- Great for helping kids feel confident in social settings
  • Citrus oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc.) See the note about photosensitization below.
  • German chamomile- Can help little ones fall asleep quickly
  • Lavender- The ultimate calming oil, very soothing to the skin
  • Roman chamomile- Great for regulating sleep patterns
  • Rosemary- Helps kids focus and is excellent at repelling lice
Some of my favorite EO blend variations to use with the body wash DIY include:
  • Joyful Blend – equal parts orange and vanilla absolute, CO2 or oleoresin (My number one favorite blend for kids)
  • Awesome Body – equal parts grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, and peppermint
  • Gardener’s Blend- equal parts peppermint and rosemary
  • Herb Garden Relaxation – equal parts lavender and peppermint
  • Sweet Sleep – equal parts lavender, Roman chamomile, and vetiver (another favorite for kids; use after a nighttime bath)
  • Respiratory Support – equal parts eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, Roman chamomile
Whether I’m creating DIYs for kids or adults, I like to switch up the oils each time I make a new batch. This way, I’m not using the same oils. Keeping your oil combinations fresh maximizes the benefits and helps prevent sensitization.