Becoming a new parent is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also be totally overwhelming. With so much advice out there and a seemingly endless list of must-have products, it’s easy to feel like you need a degree in baby care just to get started. That’s why at Dr. Bronner’s, we’re here to make things a whole lot simpler (and greener!) for families with our Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap.

 

This gentle, unscented Castile soap is loved by parents for a reason: it’s effective, affordable, safe for sensitive skin, and incredibly versatile. From washing baby to cleaning toys and mopping floors, it’s the one product that really can do it all—without the harsh chemicals.

 

Why New Parents Love Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap

Lisa Bronner, Dr. Bronner’s Consumer Educator and family blogger, knows just how precious peace of mind is when it comes to raising little ones. On her blog, Going Green with Lisa Bronner, she breaks down the top three things every cleaner used around children needs to be:

 

Effective – Because those baby messes are real.

 

Residue-Free – Babies touch (and taste!) everything, so residue matters.

 

Fume-Free – Harsh fumes from conventional cleaners can release VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are known to cause respiratory irritation and more.

 

In fact, a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that out of 30 common household cleaners tested, only Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap released zero VOCs. That’s a big win for babies, parents, and the planet.

 

At a quick glance, here are Lisa’s quick ‘skip’ and ‘chooses’ when it comes to baby care products:

 

·        Skip artificial “fragrance” - choose unscented or scented lightly with essential oils.

·        Skip Powder - choose a simple balm to prevent chafing.

·        Skip Parabens, Urea, Quaterniums  - choose products with tocopherols (vitamin E).

·        Skip the “Tear Free”- choose a mild soap, and use only pure water to clean baby’s face.

 

The Product

 

Lisa suggests Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap made with no added fragrance and double the olive oil, making it ideal for sensitive skin & babies too (though not tear-free!). The Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap is concentrated, readily biodegradable, versatile and effective, and comes in a range of sizes. The 240ml is perfect for a changing bag, and the 3.8 litre is a cost saving essential perfect for decanting into smaller containers within the home.

 

The following are some of Lisa Bronner’s top suggestions on how to use Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap. Content has been compiled and adapted for the UK from Lisa’s comprehensive guide of parenting hacks on her Going Green with Lisa Bronner website.

 

5 Easy Baby Care Hacks Using Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild Soap

 

Ready to see this soap in action? Here are five smart ways to put it to work in your daily routine:

 

1.    Washing baby

 

First, I don’t use any products on my baby’s face. I use a wet wash cloth to wipe her face gently. Then, I add a couple drops of the pure castile soap to the washcloth. The washcloth helps immensely. First, you don’t use or lose as much soap. Secondly, it is easier to control where the soap goes, and you don’t have it running all over the baby. Thirdly, the soap is diluted on the wet washcloth and isn’t applied strongly to my baby’s skin. I use cup of water to rinse the soap off. It rinses very easily. To take care of her head, I tip her head back so that the water and soap run backwards off of her head.

 

 

2.    Creating your own eco and cost saving baby wipes

 

These wipes are not just for babies or for bottoms. Keep them on hand to wipe anybody’s sticky hands or messy faces. For a jar of wipes to keep on the changing table, simply place half a paper towel roll in a jar and pour the following solution over. After a few minutes, pull the cardboard tube out of the middle, and dispense wipes dispense from the middle. For reusable or wipes on the go, pour the solution into a small spray bottle. Spray baby’s bottom, and wipe with a soft cloth, or place soft cloths in a container or wipe warmer and pour solution over them.

Baby Wipes Solution:

·        360 ml warm distilled or filtered water

·        5 ml Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap

·        1 ½ Tbsp /22 ml Organic Coconut Oil, warmed to a liquid

·        9 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

·        4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Add all liquid ingredients to a jar and shake well to combine.

 

3.    Washing baby laundry

I use the largest volume of Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap on laundry; Clothing, bedding, blankets, car seat covers, carriers, diaper bags… They’ve all been either tossed in the washer or hand washed with our soap.

Machine Laundry

3 to 4 Tbsp. (45-60 ml) Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap *Double all laundry amounts for non-HE washers.

Most of the time, that’s all I use. I wash on cold most of the time, unless a load is particularly grubby. Then I boost the heat. If a load is stinky or needs whitening, I’ll toss in 45 g baking soda, and 120 ml vinegar in the fabric softener compartment.

Handwashing Laundry

Add a full capful of Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild All-One Magic Soap to a sink of water. Scrunch the item in the water and then let sit for at least 10 minutes. Scrunch the item some more, working the water through. Drain the sink, refill with clean water, and scrunch the water through again to rinse. Press in a towel and lay flat to dry.

 

4.    Washing baby gear

Dishes, Bottles, and More

Nothing beats a sinkful of suds for doing a good washup. Fill the kitchen sink with warm water and add ½ tsp. of All-One Magic Soap. Wash and rinse. In addition to the dishes and bottles, I’ve used my kitchen sink for cleaning breast pump parts, shoes, lunch boxes, backpacks.

Upholstery and Fabrics

For furniture, fabric-covered toys, or any fabric covered item including strollers and car seats that shouldn’t be immersed, fill a bowl with 2 litres of water and a small squirt of All-One Magic Soap. Dip in a washcloth and spot clean the fabrics. Dip a fresh cloth in clean water to rinse the fabric. Be careful not to saturate the surface. Press the area with a dry cloth to remove extra the moisture. Let air dry. Sometimes to restore the texture of the fabric, you need to lightly buff with a dry cloth after the surface is dry.

 

5.    Flooring

While the floor is not technically a baby or kid item, let’s face it, kids spend a LOT of time on the floor. Crawling, learning to walk, creating block towers and racetracks, and building puzzles. Regardless of whether you use a mop and bucket, flathead mop, or spray mop, they need to get clean without leaving residue behind. Castile Soap is safe and effective on wood, laminate, vinyl, all manner of stone, or some engineered material.

After vacuuming or sweeping, mix the following:

·        4 litres water

·        2 ½ Tbsp /37.5 ml All-One Magic Soap

·        Optional: 20 drops of tea tree pure essential oil for some extra antibacterial power

Put the water in the bucket first so that when you add the soap, you don’t get an overflow of bubbles. Submerge the mophead, whether it’s a string or flathead, and wring out until damp. Mop.

With Lisa Bronner’s expert tips, families can embrace a more natural approach to baby care while saving time, money, and reducing unnecessary chemicals in their home. Parenthood may come with its challenges, but choosing safe, effective, and multi-purpose products can make the journey a little easier.

For more parenting hacks and product details, visit Baby & Kid Care | Going Green with Lisa Bronner.