You're here to read about baby shampoo but I want to take you back to the beginning.
It all began with my daughter. Born with a limb difference, she showed me what it truly means to embrace uniqueness.
I’d like you to meet Charlie—I promise, her story is one you’ll want to hear. Charlie’s strength, sass, and individuality inspired me to rethink not just how I parent but how I am contributing to the world.
Her resilience made me realize the importance of creating a life—and a brand—that celebrates diversity. That empowers people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
At the time, I was entrenched in a corporate banking career, navigating long hours and a rigid routine. But when Charlie came into our lives, everything changed.
I wanted to build something meaningful, something that would reflect the values I hoped to in-still in her: kindness, inclusivity, and the power of embracing your authentic self. That’s when I made the leap from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship and motherhood.
The journey wasn’t just about skincare; it was about building a mission beyond my family.
After I had Charlie I started focusing on what was in her products. Let me take you down the rabbit hole of big box baby skincare.
The Importance of Natural Shampoo for Babies
Babies have delicate skin that can often react to their new environment. Their delicate skin and hair need gentle, nourishing products free from harsh chemicals. That’s why natural shampoo is such an essential choice.
After reading the back of labels I realized the types of products going into big box skincare:
Common moisturizers like petrolatum and mineral oil are petroleum-derived and used for hydration.
Cleansing agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) are harsh surfactants that can strip natural oils.
Many products also contain synthetic fragrances, which can irritate sensitive skin, and phthalates, chemicals sometimes linked to hormone disruption.
Preservatives like parabens and formaldehyde-releasing agents are widely used to prevent bacterial growth but raise concerns for sensitive or delicate baby skin.
Your babies’ scalp is incredibly sensitive, and traditional shampoos often contain synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and parabens—ingredients that can strip away natural oils, cause irritation, and disrupt the skin’s balance.
A natural shampoo provides a safer alternative. I knew there had to be a better way.
Benefits of Natural Shampoo for Babies
Switching to a natural shampoo made me feel better about what I was putting on Charlie's skin and helped improve her skins texture. Let's talk about those benefits.
Benefits of a natural shampoo for your baby include:
1. Gentle on Delicate Skin
Natural shampoo is free from harsh chemicals and synthetic additives, making it perfect for your baby’s sensitive scalp.
2. Free from Harmful Chemicals
Unlike conventional shampoos, natural options avoid sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances that can irritate the skin and disrupt the natural balance of your baby’s scalp.
3. Promotes Healthy Hair Growth
Plant-based ingredients in natural shampoos nourish the scalp, creating an optimal environment for healthy hair growth.
4. Environmentally Friendly
By choosing natural shampoo, you’re also making an eco-conscious decision. These products use biodegradable ingredients, reducing their impact on the environment.
Why Natural Shampoo Works for Everyone
Natural shampoo isn’t just for babies—it’s a versatile option that benefits the entire family. Its gentle formula cleanses without stripping away natural oils, making it ideal for sensitive scalps and anyone seeking a healthier alternative to traditional shampoos.
With every wash, it leaves hair soft, hydrated, and free from harsh chemicals, making it a simple yet effective choice for all ages.
Making the Switch to Natural Shampoo
If you’ve been thinking about switching to natural shampoo, there’s no better time to start. Here are a few tips to make the transition seamless:
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Be Patient: It may take a few washes for your baby’s scalp to adjust to the gentle cleansing of natural shampoo.
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Incorporate It into Your Routine: Use it during bath time as part of a calming ritual for you and your baby.
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Pair It with Gentle Skincare: Complement the shampoo with natural body washes and lotions for a complete care routine.
Building a Better Tomorrow
The Original Co. isn’t just about providing skincare; it’s about creating a movement. By choosing products like our natural shampoo, you’re supporting a brand that values inclusivity, sustainability, and compassion. Together, we can build a better world—one that celebrates individuality and prioritizes kindness. We also focused on keeping all packaging inclusive to ensure every body feels comfortable and confident using our products.
Inclusive Packaging
Our packaging is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and easy for everyone to use. For example, our pump-style lotions and washes eliminate the need to pick up the bottle, offering convenience and stability. The wider-style bottles provide extra steadiness, and the pumps are easy to operate, even for those with an upper limb difference.
The body butter packaging was chosen with accessibility in mind—you can easily hold the container in one arm while twisting off the lid with the other, requiring just one hand to use.
Supporting The War Amps
For Charlie, for your family, and for everyone, let’s embrace a future that’s as natural as it is beautiful.
The Original Co. is a proud supporter of the War Amps which is committed to improving the quality of life for all Canadian amputees and those with limb differences. 2% of each sale is donated to the War Amps to support their efforts.
