When my now almost ten year old was a toddler, washing her hair was a huge ordeal.  She would scream so loudly every time I tried to rinse the shampoo out of her hair that I was always worried that my neighbors would call the police.  For a while, we had to resort to a rinse-less shampoo that was designed for bed-ridden adults.  I have been fortunate not to have this problem with my middle daughter, but the memories of the experience from the first time around are enough to convince me that the Oopsy Daisy company is onto something with their High Chair Hair Care Rinse Free Shampoo.

Not only does this shampoo allow you to avoid bath tub drama and the difficulties of rinsing without getting shampoo in your little one’s eyes, but it is made from all-natural ingredients, so you also avoid worried about using harsh chemicals on delicate skin.  Recommended from birth and up, the product is naturally-scented with essential oils for a pleasant scent.  It comes in a convenient pump dispenser that uses an air foamer rather than harsh propellants.

Oopsy Daisy products have garnered the favor of celebrity parents such as Scott Baio and Joely Fisher.You can purchase an 8 oz pump for $17 at OopsyDaisybb.com/.  Anyone who has been through the horrors of trying to wash the hair of an unwilling child will know that it is more than worth the price!

The Ciao Bella Sample Set for Babies and Children is made with all natural botanicals and pure essential oils which will gently cleanse, nourish and protect baby’s delicate skin. This collection is enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Chamomile to enhance a calming and relaxing bath and bedtime routine. The set includes 85% organic body lotion, gentle bubble bath and tearless shampoo.

I think this would make a very appropriate and appreciated baby shower gift. Present this gift in a basket or bath tote and fill it with baby sponges, a hooded towel, and a few precious bath toys. You’ll have fun putting your gift basket together, especially when you’re adding such an elegant bath set for baby. Visit the Web site at jujubeaneboutique.com where you can purchase this item for only $16.

If you’re looking for the ultimate shower or new baby gift for a baby boy, look no further. This Deluxe Welcome Wagon has the rest of them beat, hands down. Made by Baby Gift Creations, it features a wagon measuring 24″x10″x23″ H filled with sports-themed gifts, including a terry velour bathbag, hooded terry towel, receiving blanket, undergarment, terry bib and burp pad, plush teddy bear, baseball cap, embroidered hat, brush and comb set, two soft toys, pacifier, rattle, and an 8 oz. bottle. You can add to that (for an extra charge) a sportsball cover-up, daywear, and/or gown.

It also comes gift-wrapped, to make gift giving that much easier. At $135, this is definitely not your run-of-the-mill baby gift. You can view and purchase the Deluxe Welcome Wagon at BabyGiftCreations.com.

Skip Hop always has cute and innovative products, and their prices won’t destroy your budget.  I love the look of their new Hare Baby Comb & Brush Set.  This sweet little set was recently featured in American Baby Magazine, and includes a comb, brush, and mirror, all tucked away inside a cute bunny head.

Any toddler will love this set. Actually, I think my nine year old would love this set.  It definitely makes grooming a bit more fun. The set will be available in October and will retail for approximately $20 at SkipHop.com.

If your children are anything like mine, you know that it is sometimes difficult to get them to bathe and groom themselves without a fuss.  There are a lot of products on the market these days that are designed to appeal to kids, but many of them are full of chemicals.  This Healthy Habits set from TruKids aims at solving both problems by providing kids with appealing products that they will want to use which are also eco-friendly.

The set includes face wash, lotion, a body bar, sunscreen, lip balm, and a fun CD of silly songs to get your child going.  The $40 price seems well worth it to me.  You can purchase the TruKid Healthy Habits Child Self Care Pack from FlyingPeas.com.

The Safety 1st Baby’s Deluxe Grooming Collection is an organized way to keep all of your baby’s grooming essentials, not just for travel but also on baby’s dresser/changing table. If you remember to put things back after you use them, you know where they are when you need them. Sounds like common sense but most of us really have to work at it. But once you get into the habit of putting things back where they belong, and this little case has a place for everything, you’ll be a much saner mommy.

Also known as the Hospital’s Choice, this kit includes: 1 nail clipper, 8 emery boards, no scratch mittens, toddler brush and comb, cradle cap comb, toddler toothbrush, and an infant gum massager, all in a convenient travel case. It’s appropriate for use from birth on up.

This neat little kit is priced at $39.99 at Amazon.com.