Baby Care

Q.  What is Calendula, and why does Weleda use it in its Baby Care formulations?
A.  Calendula, also known as Marigold, is renowned for its comforting and soothing properties. Weleda’s Calendula is biodynamically grown and harvested in the Weleda Medicinal Plant Gardens in Europe. As a result of the gently nourishing and warming properties of this flower, it is ideal for use on babies, children and all other delicate and sensitive skin types.

Q.  What should I use on my baby as a body moisturizer?
A.  Use recommend using Weleda Calendula Oil for daily care, warmth and protection. Massage over your baby’s skin after bathing and as needed. This oil is also ideal for use with a therapeutic infant massage. Calendula Lotion can also be used as a convenient daily care moisturizer. It will help keep the skin soft, supple and protected, and it is easily absorbed by the skin. Both are featured in flip-top, ergonomic and recyclable packaging for safe, single-handed use. Calendula Baby Cream may also be used on very dry and chapped skin such as the hands and elbows.

Q.  Can any of the products be used on my baby’s face?
A.  Weleda Calendula Face Cream may be used on the face as a gently soothing and protective moisturizer. Apply only as much as the skin can fully absorb and massage gently into the skin.

Q.  What skin care products are appropriate for use in the diaper area?
A.  Use Weleda Calendula Baby Oil for cleansing the diaper area. Then, apply Calendula Baby Cream for daily care. This gentle, soothing cream helps create a protective barrier, while allowing the skin to breathe. If a rash or irritation is or has been present, use Weleda Calendula Diaper Care instead. It contains Zinc Oxide and is perfect for supporting the healing of a rash.

Q.  What do you recommend to use for a pampering infant massage?
A.  Weleda Calendula Oil is the best choice for a soothing and warming massage. This gentle oil contains pure Sweet Almond Oil and fine essential oils, and it is naturally free of mineral oils. The flip-top, ergonomic and recyclable packaging makes it ideal for safe, single-handed use.

Q.  What should I use to wash my baby’s hair?
A.  Weleda Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash is ideal to cleanse and nourish your baby’s / child’s fine hair and delicate scalp. Formulated with plant-based, sugar derived foaming and cleansing agents, it forms the softest lather for gentle cleansing and care.

Q.  May Weleda Baby Calendula Care products also be used on adults?
A.  Weleda’s Baby Calendula Care line has been specifically formulated for the delicate skin of babies. Therefore, it is also recommended for all sensitive skin types. Calendula Lotion and Calendula Oil, for instance, are both nourishing formulas ideal for daily, pampering care of all skin types.