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Bath & skin · Last checked Sep 30, 2026

Honest Company Lavender Calm Shampoo + Body Wash

BudgetLow confidence

Verdict

A big tear-free bottle scented with natural lavender. Reviewers say skip scented washes for newborns.

Tear free20 ozLavender scent

What parents and testers say

Recurring praise

  • Big bottle
  • Gentle

Recurring complaints

  • Scented

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.

Materials & safety check

!FragranceLavender scent; not for newborns per reviewers
!PreservativePhenoxyethanol

When to buy it

Before birth

One fragrance-free wash is enough to start

First weeks

Sponge baths until the cord stump falls off

Ongoing

2–3 baths a week is plenty for most babies

Consider instead: Pipette for fragrance free.

Sources

  1. NonToxicLab: Best non-toxic baby shampoo and body wash
  2. Gimme the Good Stuff: Safe baby wash and soap guide

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