Newborn Foam Shampoo

Step 1 - After leaving the cradle cap cream in overnight, apply a small amount of Newborn Foam Shampoo and gently massage into wet hair.

Step 2 - Leave on for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3 - Rinse thoroughly to remove any cradle cap. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly.

Recognised by experts

Bronze Winner, Best Natural Baby Wash/Shampoo 2026 — Clean + Conscious Awards

"I noticed such a big difference after using the foaming shampoo — it really helped to soften the dried skin, and it's mild and minimalist enough for even the littlest ones." — Halee Reynolds, Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Expert Panel

"It was actually recommended to me by a midwife at the hospital — the foam is fantastic when you're bathing a newborn." — Tilly Whitfeld, Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Expert Panel

How the Formula Works

No more yellow flakes on your baby's head! Our Newborn Foam Shampoo gently cleanses your baby's scalp and washes away the flakes associated with cradle cap.

Here's the secret to our magic formula: avocado polyphenols, which effectively protect your baby's scalp. Use with Cradle Cap Cream for a complete cradle cap solution.

Sustainability & Ethics

Bronze Winner, Best Natural Baby Wash/Shampoo 2026 — Clean + Conscious Awards

"Mustela's long-term relationship with PANDA really stands out to me as it shows such a genuine investment in the wellbeing of parents." — Halee Reynolds, Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Expert Panel

"Knowing it is produced under the European regulations is reassuring, and there are great efforts to reduce energy consumption." — Tilly Whitfeld, Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Expert Panel

Complete the routine

Newborn Foam Shampoo cleanses the scalp and helps soften and rinse away cradle cap flakes. Pair it with:

• Cradle Cap Cream — applied overnight before shampooing, to loosen flakes ahead of the wash.
• Gentle Cleansing Gel — for washing the rest of baby's body and hair once cradle cap has settled.
• Hydra Bebe Body Lotion — a lightweight everyday moisturiser for post-bath hydration.

For sensitive or eczema-prone skin, see our Very Sensitive Skin and Eczema-prone Skin ranges instead.

• Suitable from birth*
• Dermatologist and paediatrician tested
• Backed by 75 years of research on baby skin
• Each product undergoes 450 safety tests
• The #1 baby care brand in European pharmacies**

Contains 99% of natural origin ingredients. The remaining 1% is used to ensure a pleasant texture and a long term protection of the formula.

List of ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, INULIN, GALACTOARABINAN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPANEDIOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT