Double-Duty Beauty

Gentle enough for children, luxe enough for you, these products save both time and tub space.


By Elizabeth Graves


Once upon a time, there was one tear-free shampoo, brand of wipes, and basic powder. Now stores are teeming with new baby products that are so special and spa-worthy, you'll want to use them, too. Consider them the best way to spoil two people at once.



Skin
 
Aquaphor
Healing Ointment
 

This rich salve has mineral oil and glycerin to pamper a baby's chapped skin or rashy bottom. For you, it hydrates dry lips, smooths ragged cuticles, and mends damaged hair.

$8, Aquaphor, Duane Reade

 
Aveeno Baby
Soothing Relief Moisture Cream
 

Fragrance-free, this cream gently softens flaky skin and relieves itchiness with oatmeal. It also doubles as a potent hand cream.

$4, Aveeno Baby, drugstore.com

 
body
 
Burt's Bees Baby Bee
Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath Soak
 

This creamy combination of dried milk, buttermilk, and a light, allergy-tested fragrance softens skin and eases itchiness. Kids will have fun stirring this airy powder into the water.

$16, Burt's Bees , Whole Foods market

 
Davies Babies
All-Over Baby Wash
 

It's important not to overwash a baby. This featherweight foam uses vegetable glycerin to calm irritated skin-baby's and yours.

$11, Davies Babies, Davies Gate

 
hair
 
Propoline Kids
Gentle Hair Conditioner
 

This hypoallergenic conditioner from Greece moisturizes with olive oil and pomegranate. It's also a good everyday conditioner for adults.

$12, Propoline Kids , Giggle

 
California Baby
Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash
 

A newborn's skin needs only water and the occasional mild cleanser. But if you or your baby's dad has a history of sensitive skin or eczema, go for a shampoo free of fragrances, dyes, and strong cleansing agents.

$10, California Baby, California Baby

 
Noodle & Boo
Extra Gentle Shampoo
 

This delicate shampoo deposits a divine scent (not too powdery, just pretty and clean). Its vitamins and milk proteins soften any type of hair.

$12, Noodle and Boo

 
Beyond Basic
 
Grassroots Baby
Together Time Calming Baby Oil
 

A massage oil with safflower seed, apricot, and lavender to nourish young skin or lull a baby to sleep. Adults can use it before bedtime to soften skin.

$9, Grassroots Baby, Kohl's

 
Mustela
Facial Cleansing Cloths
 

One of these cloths, containing aloe and mild moisturizers, will wipe up Junior's face on the fly. It can also remove makeup from yours.

$6, Mustela

 
Photography by Garry McLeod
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