Kokoso Coconut Oil (pure moisture for babies)

Kokoso Coconut Oil is one of the better choices for baby skincare, which can be used for baby massage and dry skin patches. It locks in moisture, without blocking pores, or irritating delicate skin.

Apply a small amount of product to inside wrist and wait 24 hours, in case of reaction (if in doubt, talk to your GP).

Organic, cold-pressed coconut oil has a mild scent, and is better than commercial baby oils, which often contain unnecessary fragrance and mineral oil (a petroleum by-product).).

Coconut oil has natural anti-microbial compounds called lauric acid. These can help stop the growth of some germs and fungi.

Cradle cap shows up as dry patches or oily scales on the scalp. Rubbing a small amount of coconut oil into the scalp, can help loosen these flakes. Let it sit for a while, then brush off.

Often made worse by cold weather, cradle cap is common in babies, but usually goes away in a few months. Use a plant bristle baby brush to gentle brush away loose flakes.

Don’t worry if hair comes way on massage, it will grow back. Don’t pick the scales, this could cause infection. View this amazing before/after pic of a baby whose cradle cap cleared up in a week, using Kokoso coconut oil.

The Konjac baby sponge is made from Japanese potato fibre and can be cut up and composted after use. Perfect with plain water or create a nourishing lather with scent-free baby soap.

Unless there is pee and poo (!), babies don’t need a daily bath, just ‘top and tail’ (hold them on your knee or lay on a changing mat) to wash the face, neck, hands and bottom.

Safety for baby baths

• NHS has a good 2-minute video by a midwife, on how to safely bathe babies. Never leave babies alone for a second (even with older children).
• Do not use baby bath seats, these can quickly detach and drown babies, even in a few centimetres of water.
• Run cold water first (then add hot water, testing with your wrist or elbow). Keep your baby’s head clear of water.
• Don’t bathe straight after feeds, or if hungry or tired. Avoid baby oils in baths, due to risk of slipping.
• Avoid talcum powder, it’s linked to ovarian cancer and increasingly banned in many countries. Don’t use cotton buds to clean baby’s ears (the cause of nearly all infections).