Grooming fits neatly into the bath routine. Start with a supportive baby bathtub or bath seat and a gentle baby wash and shampoo, then moisturise with a fragrance-free lotion or balm from our baby skin care collection.
For the diaper area, a protective diaper cream or balm and low-ingredient water wipes keep skin comfortable. Make the tub more fun with sealed, mold-free bath toys. Our bath and grooming checklist covers the newborn weeks, and the BabyLog daily care tracker helps you keep an eye on daily routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start brushing my baby's teeth?
Start as soon as the first tooth appears, using a soft infant toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice. Before teeth arrive, you can wipe the gums with a clean, damp cloth.
What is a baby-led toothbrush?
A baby-led toothbrush is short and chunky with a safety shield, so your baby can hold and chew it themselves while getting used to the sensation. It makes brushing feel like play rather than something done to them, which helps build the habit early.
How do I cut my baby's nails safely?
Newborn nails are soft and often peel off naturally. When they need trimming, choose a time when your baby is calm or asleep, hold the fingertip pad down and away from the nail, and trim straight across. An electric trimmer files rather than cuts, which many parents find less nerve-wracking.
How often do baby nails need trimming?
Fingernails grow quickly and often need attention once or twice a week, while toenails grow more slowly and usually need trimming every few weeks. Regular trimming also stops babies from scratching their faces.
What is cradle cap, and how do I treat it?
Cradle cap is the flaky, scaly patches many babies get on the scalp in the first months. It's harmless and usually clears on its own. Gentle washing, softening the flakes and brushing them loose with a soft brush can help. Don't pick at them. Ask your pediatrician if it spreads, looks inflamed or doesn't improve.
Do I need a bath thermometer?
Not essential, but useful. Bath water should be warm rather than hot, around 37–38°C (98.6–100°F). You can test it with your wrist or elbow, and a thermometer takes the guesswork out, which is reassuring in the early weeks.
What goes in a baby grooming kit?
The basics are nail scissors or an electric trimmer, a soft brush and comb, a first toothbrush, a nasal aspirator for stuffy noses, and a digital thermometer. You don't need everything at once, so add items as your baby grows.
Do you offer free shipping and returns on grooming products?
Yes. Every order ships free with hassle-free returns, and first-time customers get 10% off at checkout, up to a maximum discount of $75. See our shipping and returns pages for details. Check whether opened personal care items can be returned for hygiene reasons.
