Lorenay Star Wars 2-in-1 Bath & Shampoo 475ml

Star Wars is the pick for the older end. Somewhere around six or seven, children start rejecting anything that looks like it is aimed at babies, and a bottle with Minnie on it stops working. Star Wars carries across that line, and it works for boys and girls equally, which most licensed ranges do not manage.

The wash itself is Spanish-made by Lorenay and does both jobs: bubble bath and shampoo from one bottle. The formula is extra mild and pH-balanced so it does not strip the natural hydration from skin or hair, with vitamin E and vitamin A included and no parabens.

For a child who has started showering alone, one bottle is genuinely better than three. Fewer things to knock over and fewer things to forget to rinse out.

The formula is the same across the whole Lorenay range. Minnie Mouse, Star Wars, Disney Cars, My Little Pony and The Incredibles are one product in five bottles. So do not agonise over which is better for their skin - buy the character that will get them into the bath without an argument. That is the only difference that matters here.

Ages 3 and up. This is not a baby product. For infants and newborns the Kodomo hair & body wash is the right choice, and it is formulated tear-free for exactly that reason.

Worth knowing: 475ml. It is lightly scented, not fragrance-free. If your child washes their own hair now, remind them to rinse until the water runs clear, because leftover product is what makes hair look dull and itchy.