Parents Best for Baby Awards 2025: Bath and Health Products

Every parent wants the best for their baby—especially when it comes to their health. From determining which diapers will keep your baby dry to which body wash won’t aggravate their skin, it can be overwhelming to choose products for your little one. But we’ve taken the guesswork out of the process. All of the products on this list were vetted and tested by real parents or hand-selected by our expert judges. Here are the winners of Parents 2025 Best for Baby Awards in the bath and health category.

Best Diaper Pail

No parent wants their baby’s dirty diapers to stink up their house. And while there are plenty of diaper pails on the market, the Dekor Eko Pail stands out above the rest. It holds up to 60 diapers and has dual rubber seals on the lid to keep it firmly closed when not in use. A Parents judge was impressed with its foot pedal and large opening, and we like that it has a spring-loaded door that keeps odors trapped inside. And for those who are eco-conscious, you’ll like that this diaper pail is made out of recycled materials and allows you to control your plastic bag usage to contain waste.

Best Diapers for Everyday Use

When it comes to keeping them dry and preventing leaks and blowouts, Pampers Swaddlers have your baby covered. With front and back waistbands and barriers around the legs, these diapers keep moisture in check to help prevent discomfort and diaper rash. They are hypoallergenic, free from parabens and latex, and available in a variety of sizes, beginning with preemie. Among the most helpful features is the wetness indicator that changes from yellow to blue so you know when it’s time for a change. “These were my go-to diapers with both of my children, from birth on,” one judge and parent says. “They are super soft, super absorbent, and offer excellent leak protection.”

Best Overnight Diapers

These diapers can offer up to 12 hours of nighttime leak protection, which means more sleep for babies (and parents!). The extra-absorbent liner helps pull moisture away from the skin while the curved fit is designed to cradle your baby’s bottom, even if they wiggle throughout the night. Because they’re hypoallergenic, Huggies Overnites won’t irritate your the skin, and they’re also free from parabens, phthalates, and fragrances. Plus, the Huggies plastic film packaging is recyclable, making it friendly to the environment. 

Best Overall Baby Wipes

From diaper changes to messy eaters, these Huggies Wipes are strong enough to handle everyday messes yet gentle and soft on your baby’s skin. “If you’re looking for a solid baby wipe, look no further than Huggies Skin Essentials,” said a Parents judge. “The price point is great and they are hypoallergenic, which, as a parent, I appreciate.” To keep your baby’s skin healthy, these wipes are pH balanced, made from 99% water, and are free of fragrances, parabens, dyes, and phenoxyethanol. 

Best Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin

If your baby has sensitive skin, wipes can be especially irritating for them. With ingredients like aloe, avocado, and marigold, these soft, plant-based wipes are designed to soothe and nourish skin that tends to react to harsh ingredients. They’re hypoallergenic, paraben- and phthalate-free, and are made without plastic, latex, lotion, and fragrances. Plus, a Parents judge noted that these wipes are durable and big enough to handle tough messes, which is a must when it comes to baby wipes. 

Softest Baby Wipes

These Coterie Soft Wipes are as soft and smooth as, well, a baby’s bottom. Made with ingredients like 99% purified water, premium cotton, and eight different moisturizers and emollients, they’re designed to comfortably hydrate and clean your baby’s skin. A Parents judge (and mom of two) raved that they’re “perfect” for a baby’s skin and urged parents “not to sleep on these!” While they are soft, these wipes are also thick, strong, and don’t rip—which is the last thing you want when changing a dirty diaper! 

Best Baby Wipe Alternative

If you’re open to a baby wipe alternative, you’ll love how this French brand is shaking things up. This starter bundle comes with two bags of oversized organic cotton pads and a bottle of French Diaper Care, which is a lotion-like formula that you apply to the pad to wipe your baby’s bottom. A parent tester of a 2 year old said she liked this product as a way to minimize wipe waste, since traditional baby wipes are generally not compostable and biodegradable and have a negative impact on our environment. 

Best Overall Infant Tub

This infant tub is compact, durable, and supportive. It has several features that are helpful for both parent and baby, including a thick foam backrest to keep your baby upright, handy plugs to keep the warm water in, and ergonomic handles to make it easy to transport. It can even be used as a sensory bin when your baby outgrows it! A parent tester of a 5 month old shared that bathing his baby in the Lalo is “safe, easy, and fun.” “It exceeded our expectations,” he said. “It has a smart design, nice features, and I think it will stay with us for a long time.” 

Best Collapsible Infant Tub

Whether you bathe your baby in the kitchen sink or have a small bathroom, this folding bather is ideal for families who need to save space. It folds down flat when not in use, making it a good option for travel, and is suitable for babies up to six months. In addition to the supportive headrest to keep your baby comfortable, we love that its fabric is machine washable, making cleanup a breeze. And a parent of a 3 month old loved how “convenient” the bather was. “The foldable bather was very convenient for travel and made bathing baby on-the-go an option,” they said.

Best Baby Shampoo

Lather up your baby’s delicate hair with this shampoo and wash bar that’s equal to one 16 ounce bottle (but without the plastic). Its formula is gentle and fragrance free and is infused with oat, calendula, and shea butter to cleanse and nourish even the most sensitive skin. A parent tester of a 1 year old said that it’s “long lasting, lathers nicely, and smells great!” And, every time you order a new one you’ll receive a free travel case to help your bar last even longer.  

Best Baby Wash

This newborn wash is safe to use on your baby from day one. Its hypoallergenic formula is fragrance free, tear free, and pH balanced, which helps protect your baby’s skin while keeping it hydrated and smooth. It’s also infused with prebiotic oats, which support healthy skin and calm irritations like eczema. “This is a very gentle soap that’s great for newborn skin,” said a parent tester of a 2 month old. “I felt comfortable using it on my newborn, who had baby acne.” 

Best Baby Moisturizer

This baby lotion is filled with natural ingredients, including almond oil, beeswax, and cocoa seed butter. It’s lightly fragranced with essential oils and even contains floral extracts, like calendula and chamomile. It spreads evenly, absorbs quickly, and feels great on your hands after applying to your baby. “This lotion is fantastic for my daughter’s sensitive skin,” said a parent tester of a 6 month old. “It’s made of natural ingredients, absorbs into her skin really well, and doesn’t leave it feeling sticky or greasy.” 

Best Diaper Paste

Say good-bye to using your finger to spread thick, gooey diaper cream and hello to this lovely diaper paste spray. Thanks to this genius design, your hands will stay clean and dry while treating your baby’s diaper rash. Its hypoallergenic formula contains 14% zinc oxide, which protects chafed skin and seals out wetness. “This is a game changer for diaper rash-prone babies!,” said a parent tester of a 10 month old. “I love that I was able to apply a thick paste to my daughter’s diaper rash without the mess.” 

Best Eczema Cream

It can be painful to watch your baby suffer from dry, itchy eczema. This emollient balm is clinically proven to reduce redness, relieve itchiness, and soothe eczema flareups without the use of steroids. It bears the “Accepted by the National Eczema Association” seal and has a high safety rating from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). “Our son has a handful of bad dry spots on his back and face,” said a parent tester of a 1 year old. “It helped clear up the spots and I loved how easy it was to apply.”  

Best Nasal Aspirator

Since babies can’t blow their noses, the best way to relieve their congestion is with a nasal aspirator. After placing the silicone tip just inside your baby’s nose, this aspirator uses a gentle suction to remove mucus so your baby can breathe with ease. You can adjust the suction strength to your baby’s comfort level, and it even plays music and lights to distract them through the process. One parent tester of a 10 month old said “​​WE LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! Our baby would throw fits whenever we tried to use our other nasal aspirator—he tolerates this one! It lights up and plays music, and he LOVES it, he even likes to play with it after we clean it. The music and lights are genius, plus it is very effective at removing snot.”

Best Infant Toothbrush

As soon as your baby’s first tooth emerges, it’s time to start brushing their teeth. This toothbrush is designed to grow with your child, beginning with the silicone head for babies aged six months to one year and the electric toothbrush head for those aged one to three years. The silicone head gently massages your baby’s gums, while the electric toothbrush provides a deeper clean. It has a 2-minute timer to help promote healthy brushing and contains a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 80 days. “This toothbrush is a game changer for this age,” said a parent of an 18 month old. “[Brushing teeth] with a manual toothbrush is always a challenge with a toddler because you never know how much you’re able to achieve.”