Baby hair necessities

As far as babies are concerned, when it comes to hair products, keep it simple and natural. Children have sensitive skin, so the less you attack them with chemicals the better. Here’s our choice of the best baby haircare products around:

Botanics Baby Gentle & Mild Shampoo (£2.99 for 300ml) from Boots
Mild and tear-free, it cleanses and protects with calendula and linden flower.

DGJ Calming Lavender Baby Shampoo (£3.99 for 125ml)
Contains relaxing lavender, which will help your baby drift off into a peaceful slumber.

Earth-Friendly Baby Organic Lavender Shampoo & Bodywash (£3.99 for 251ml)
A lovely all-in-one cleanser with botanical with natural oil extracts.

Green People Organic Children's Citrus And Aloe Vera Shampoo (£7.50 for 200ml)
Moisturises and conditions to reduce knottiness and produces a rich foam for extra fun.

Halo ’n’ Horns Mango Melon Mayhem Shampoo & Conditioner (£2.69 for 200ml)
This all-natural shampoo is green and gooey – and gentle – for lots of bathtime fun.

Original Sprout Natural Curl Calmer (£9.95 for 90ml)
Relaxes curls, with organic rosemary, which also helps to repel lice.

Paul Mitchell Kids Baby Don't Cry Shampoo (£7.65 for 300ml)
Chamomile and cornflower extract calm and soothe and won’t sting your children’s eyes.

Philip Kingsley No Scent, No Colour Conditioner (£7 for 75ml)
Very mild, but reduces tangles to leave hair manageable.

Waitrose Baby Shampoo (£2.49 for 250ml)
The soothing combination of chamomile, aloe juice and lavender gently cleanse the hair.