Baby Dove
Baby Dove Curl Nourishment Textured Hair Care Softening Conditioner - 13 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Contains Almond Oil, Contains Coconut Oil, Liquid
The verdict
This conditioner is generally praised for softness and gentle formula, but some reviewers report significant hair loss with repeated use, while others find the texture leaves a slippery residue.
What parents love
- • makes hair soft and silky
- • gentle formula for sensitive scalp
- • good scent or minimal scent
- • economical small amount goes far
Worth knowing
- • causes excessive hair loss with use
- • leaves slippery hard-to-rinse residue
- • unpleasant stink bug smell
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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