1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact product
For toddlers (1-2 years), chamomile flower extract is generally low risk when used on the skin in small amounts. It can help calm mild redness or irritation but can rarely cause a rash or swelling in children who are allergic to daisies or ragweed.
Use products made for young children and follow label directions. Before regular use, do a small patch test: put a tiny amount on the inside of the forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 hours to check for redness, itching, or swelling. Don’t put chamomile extract on open cuts, broken skin, or in the eyes. If you see any redness, bumps, or the child seems uncomfortable, stop use and rinse the area with water. If the child has a known allergy to ragweed, daisies, or similar plants, avoid products with this extract. If a strong reaction occurs, contact your pediatrician.
Watch for signs of an allergic reaction (redness, swelling, hives, itching). Limited evidence of skin allergy comes from regulatory reviews (ECHA and CIR). A few human case reports raised unclear concerns about effects on the nervous system and pregnancy in individual studies (a 2016 systematic review and a 2010 study of herbal use in pregnancy). Some manufacturers or certification programs restrict this ingredient unless safety data are provided. If your child has known plant allergies or you are unsure, skip products with chamomile extract or check with your pediatrician.
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Yes, Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract is generally considered safe for 1-2 year old toddlers based on current research.
No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
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