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Best Baby Bath, Grooming and Health Essentials

Newborns do not need daily baths, 2-3 times a week is plenty in the early weeks. When you do bathe them, plain water is fine for the first month. After that, use fragrance-free, pH-neutral baby wash.

Our Pick
Best baby bath
Stokke Flexibath with Newborn Support
~£45-55 (bath) / ~£90-120 (Newborn Stand Bundle with support and stand)
Suitable from Birth to ~4 years

We used the Flexibath for both our babies and still have it. It folds completely flat (about 10cm thick collapsed), a lifesaver in a small bathroom. The optional Newborn Support holds baby reclined so you have both hands free, and the bath is large enough to last well into toddlerhood. The optional stand brings it to a comfortable height. Non-slip base and a heat-sensitive drain plug that changes colour if the water is too hot. Award-winning build quality, ours has survived two children.

✓ Pros: Folds flat for storage, lasts newborn to 4 years, hands-free newborn support, heat-sensitive plug, optional stand, excellent durability
✗ Cons: Support and stand sold separately, larger than newborn-only baths, a few reviewers note slight side-flex when full. Budget alternative: a standard plastic baby bath (~£8-12), or the big bath with a non-slip mat and shallow water
What reviewers say
  • We love the ease of use and the temperature feature of the plug Mumsnet
  • The quality of the bath is amazing What's Good To Do
  • Its safety features and attention to detail make it a game changer The Daily Mumtra
Where to buy: Stokke direct, John Lewis
Best baby toiletries
Kokoso Baby Organic Coconut Oil
~£8-14 (168-190g)

A multi-award-winning UK brand using 100% organic virgin coconut oil. One jar does several jobs: moisturiser, baby massage oil, help with cradle cap and dry skin, and a natural nappy oil, so fewer bottles cluttering the bathroom. Fragrance-free, dermatologically tested and gentle enough from birth.

✓ Pros: Multi-use (moisturiser, massage, cradle cap, nappy oil), organic, fragrance-free, UK brand
✗ Cons: Oil-based so can stain fabrics, not a soap substitute (you still need a gentle wash for bath time)
What reviewers say
  • One great ingredient that is so versatile A Mum Reviews
  • Won a Mumsnet Best award for nappy cream Mumsnet
  • Named a Best Buy for organic baby products The Independent
Where to buy: Amazon, kokoso.co.uk
Best baby wash
Childs Farm Baby Wash
~£4-6 (500ml)
Suitable from Birth (unfragranced)

A popular UK brand, dermatologist and paediatrician approved as suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, and free from SLS, parabens and artificial colours. The unfragranced version is ideal for newborns and excellent value. Honest note: Childs Farm recently reformulated parts of its range, and a number of long-term customers report the new formulas suit them less well, so if you find one that works, stock up, and patch-test if your baby's skin is very reactive.

✓ Pros: Gentle formula, dermatologist approved, great value, widely available, UK brand
✗ Cons: Recent reformulation has drawn mixed reviews from long-term users, stick with unfragranced for newborns
What reviewers say
  • Dermatologist and paediatrician approved for sensitive, eczema-prone skin Childs Farm
  • 4.5 out of 5 from 120+ reviews Boots
  • 97% of parents reported no irritation in a 14-day trial Childs Farm
Where to buy: Superdrug, Amazon
Best grooming kit
Tommee Tippee Healthcare Kit
~£18-25 (9-piece set)

Everything you need in one kit: digital thermometer, nasal aspirator, nail clippers, nail file, soft brush, comb, toothbrush, medicine syringe and a carry case. The digital thermometer alone earns its place (you will use it more than you expect), the clippers are sized for tiny fingers, and the nasal aspirator is unglamorous but genuinely useful when baby has a cold. It lives tidily in a case in the nursery drawer.

✓ Pros: Complete kit in one purchase, quality thermometer included, good value, practical case
✗ Cons: You may not use every item, some parents prefer standalone nail scissors, and a reviewer noted the digital thermometer can be a little slow
What reviewers say
  • A great beginner set, has all the essentials ConsoBaby
Where to buy: Amazon, Argos
Best baby towel
Cuddledry Handsfree Baby Bath Towel
~£30-35

An apron-style hooded towel that clips around your neck, leaving both hands free to lift baby out safely. It solves a real problem: how to hold a wet, slippery baby and wrap a towel at the same time. Bamboo-cotton blend, Oeko-Tex certified, soft, absorbent and machine washable. Multi-award-winning and a Dragon's Den alumnus.

✓ Pros: Hands-free design (a game-changer), bamboo softness, very absorbent, clips securely around the neck
✗ Cons: More expensive than a standard hooded towel. Budget alternative: any soft hooded baby towel (~£8-12) works well
What reviewers say
  • I can bath my baby without any assistance Mother & Baby
  • Soft and absorbs water quickly Amazon customer
Where to buy: Amazon, cuddledry.com

What we’d tell a friend

The Stokke Flexibath is the one we bought for our own babies, it folds flat, lasts for years, and with the newborn support you can bathe them hands-free from day one. Kokoso coconut oil handles about four jobs in one jar. Get the Tommee Tippee healthcare kit for the thermometer and nail clippers alone. And the Cuddledry towel is one of those things you do not realise you need until you have tried bathing a baby solo for the first time. For washing, plain water for the first month, then a gentle unfragranced wash.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I bathe a newborn?

Two to three times a week is plenty. On non-bath days, topping and tailing (face, neck folds, hands, nappy area with warm water and cotton wool) is enough.

What temperature should baby bath water be?

Around 37 degrees Celsius. NHS guidance says to always test with your elbow or a bath thermometer. Never leave a baby unattended in water, even for a second.

What toiletries does a newborn need?

Very little. Plain water is fine for the first month. After that, use a fragrance-free, pH-neutral baby wash. Coconut oil (like Kokoso) handles moisturising, cradle cap, nappy cream, and massage in one product.

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