The Pros e Cons of Baby Shampoos

Are you worried about baby shampoos you buy and are not sure if they may cause irretation or infection for you infant?

Many baby doctors recommend a special kind of baby shampoo during the first years of an infant’s life because baby shampoos generally don’t contain the sulfates that are used in most adult hair care products.

A relatively unknown danger from traditional baby shampoo is the pH balance.

Some baby shampoos are formulated specifically for babies and are less prone to stinging if they get into the eyes, when they contain a high pH.

They also may cause unnecessary tangling of the baby’s hair. Whether you use a special baby shampoo or some other type of mild shampoo, it is very important that they contain a balanced pH.

The PH FACTOR MUST FALL BETWEEN a 4.5 - 6 range. Many shampoos will list the pH on the bottle. If you are in doubt, you can use Nitrazine paper;which is available at any drug store, if you want to test the actual pH levels. As babies get older they may have a tendency to experience hair damage from hair tangling. Strong shampoos with a high pH of 7.0 or over is more likely to cause hair tangling in babies and younger children.