Toddler Safe Natural Soap

Irena from Ginger's Garden makes this amazing natural goat's milk soap, which has no scent or color added and is safe for even the most sensitive skin. I bought a bar because I've been looking for some higher quality soap for my 22 month old son and this one said it wouldn't dry out his skin. He gets dry, itchy, red skin (aka eczema) after almost every bath or swim, and he hates being covered in the various creams we've bought in an attempt to re-hydrate his skin. The problem was only getting worse because of his recent habit of taking off his diaper and finger painting with the contents, which means 2-3 baths a day, and if anyone out there knows anything about eczema, you know that more bathing causes a worse rash.

I have to admit, I was skeptical when the description said it wouldn't cause his skin to dry out. I've tried most of the soaps at the drug store that tell me they're moisturizing or won't dry out your skin and they just don't work. Maybe my son stays in the bath too long after being cleaned (he loves the water), or maybe they just don't agree with his skin, but either way they weren't working.

However, I was pleasantly surprised and extremely impressed by Ginger's Garden's soap. I only got it a few days ago, but even with multiple baths a day, my son's eczema is slowly clearing up. If we're lucky, it will go away altogether - but even if it doesn't, this soap has worked a million times better than any soap or lotion we've tried. I can even feel the difference when I take him out of the bath. His skin is silky smooth again, the way it should be, even after he's been playing in the water for half an hour or more.

And it smells beautiful, too. There is no scent added, but I don't think it needs it. I was almost expecting the commercial "unscented" smell (which smells horrible in my opinion), but this soap has a pleasant, light smell that in my opinion is very fitting for baby and toddler soap. It would also be great for anyone who doesn't like strong smelling soaps.