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Baby Bath Products You'll Love

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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