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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Annabelle Spranklen

Best baby shampoos for irritant-free hair and skin

There is nothing quite like the smell of a freshly-bathed wriggly baby.

Of course, when it comes to washing a newborn, in those early days a top-and-tail wash with warm water and a flannel is all they need. In fact, you don’t really need to properly wash a baby’s hair until it’s a little longer and even then, most experts agree it’s best to do so no more than once a week to prevent drying out their delicate scalps.

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