- Toddler hair can be thick, soft, curly, or unruly - kind of like toddlers themselves.
- You need a gentle shampoo that's easy on the hair and ideally helps to make bath time easier - or at least as easy as it can get with young kids.
- After much research, Puracy Natural Shampoo came out on top as the best shampoo for most kids because it has great ingredients, lathers well, and works on many hair types.
While baby hair can be soft and delicate, toddler hair is thicker and starts to really show some personality - like your toddler.
When it comes to selecting a toddler shampoo, you first need to determine your kid's hair type. If you have two toddlers, as I do, you might have to get two different shampoos for each child's hair needs.
Another consideration when selecting a toddler shampoo is the ingredients. The cheapest bottle may save you a few dollars, but it might not have the ingredients your child's hair needs, or it might just not work well. You'll also want to consider the cost-effectiveness and whether you want something that doubles as conditioner, or even pulls triple-duty with conditioner and body wash.
As I tested various toddler shampoos, I kept the following criteria in mind: toddler hair type, skin sensitivity, ingredients, and cost. I based my selections my personal experience with two kids, crowdsourced information from other parents, and shopper reviews.
Here are the best shampoos for toddlers:
- Best shampoo overall: Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
- Best shampoo for curly hair: Shea Moisture Mango & Carrot Kids Shampoo
- Best smelling shampoo: Honest Shampoo & Body Wash
- Best 2-in1: Fresh Monster Shampoo & Conditioner
- Best lice-prevention shampoo: Rosemary Repel Lice Prevention by Fairy Tales
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