# Baby wash that lathers well

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/baby-wash/lathers-well/
Category: Baby > Baby wash and shampoo. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 95 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Feb 2016 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which baby wash lathers well?

**Short answer:** Cetaphil Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash has the best record for lather: 31 of 31 parents who wrote about it said it lathered well, and 84% of its reviews praise the smell. Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash is split at 14 of 25, and Aveeno Baby Bubble Bath & Wash has the weakest record here at 4 of 20. We count just the parents who wrote about lather, so these shares say nothing about how a wash suits your baby's skin.

**What stands out:** Aveeno is the bubble bath here, and 16 of 20 parents who wrote about lather said it barely lathered. The two shampoo-and-body washes did better, though 28% of Pipette's reviews call it thin or watery.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Lathers well | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cetaphil Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash | 31 of 31 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash | 14 of 25 | 56% | no |
| 3 | Aveeno Baby Bubble Bath & Wash | 4 of 20 | 20% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Cetaphil Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash

Every parent who wrote about lather, 31 of 31, said it lathered well, and 84% of its reviews praise the smell. 8% say it stung their baby's eyes, and the maker's own site shows 8 of 9, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Smells nice (84%), Gentle (37%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Stung baby's eyes (8%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 2. Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash

Parents split on this one: 14 of 25 said it lathered well, while 28% of its reviews call it thin or watery. The maker's own site shows 5 of 5, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Gentle (28%), Smells nice (9%), Soft skin (6%)
- Complaints: Dried skin (19%), Skin reaction (9%)
- Reports counted: 32

### 3. Aveeno Baby Bubble Bath & Wash

Sold as a bubble bath, but 16 of 20 parents who wrote about lather said it barely lathered. 12% call it too expensive and 16% praise the smell.

- Praised for: Gentle (24%), Smells nice (16%), Soft skin (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (12%), Scent too strong (8%), Skin reaction (8%)
- Reports counted: 25

## Questions

**Which baby wash lathers well?**

Cetaphil Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash has the best record (31 of 31), followed by Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash (14 of 25) and Aveeno Baby Bubble Bath & Wash (4 of 20). These counts cover parents who wrote about lather, not every baby.

**Does Aveeno Baby Bubble Bath & Wash make a lot of bubbles?**

Parents mostly said no: 4 of 20 said it lathered well, and 16 said it barely lathered. 12% of its reviews also call it too expensive.

**Is Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash watery?**

Opinions split. 14 of 25 said it lathered well, and 28% of its reviews call it thin or watery. The maker's own site shows 5 of 5, which we show but don't count.

**What should I watch for at bath time?**

Never leave a baby alone in the bath, not even for a second. Lather tells you how much a wash foams and nothing about how it suits your baby's skin. If your baby has dry patches that crack, bleed, ooze or don't improve, or a rash, ask your pediatrician.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/