Sodium Sulfite

1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact product

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Is this toddler-safe to use Sodium Sulfite?

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sodium Sulfite use with caution for 1-2 year old toddlers when used in topical products. Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

ā„¹ļøGeneral Overview

For 1-2 year olds (toddlers), sodium sulfite is generally considered low risk for serious harm, but some children can be sensitive. It is used as a preservative and is sometimes limited by safety rules.

āœ…What to Do

If you can, pick baby or toddler products that do not list sodium sulfite. If a product contains it: do a small patch test on the inner forearm and wait 24–48 hours before regular use; avoid applying to broken or irritated skin; use sparingly and keep the product away from eyes and mouth. If your child has a history of asthma or known sulfite sensitivity, avoid products with sodium sulfite and check with your pediatrician.

āš ļøWarnings

Watch for redness, rash, swelling, hives, or breathing trouble after use — these are signs of an allergic reaction (information from medical literature on sulfite sensitivities). Also note that safety panels and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient is used and at what concentrations (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and European cosmetics regulations), which is why some child products avoid it.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: This ingredient is restricted or not allowed for use in some countries' cosmetics. A regional cosmetics regulation specifically limits or forbids its use in cosmetic products, and an industry safety review group recommends strict limits on concentration, impurities, product types and manufacturing methods because of data gaps. Because of those legal and industry limits, some safety programs and baby products avoid this ingredient.

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Alternative Names for Sodium Sulfite

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sodium sulfiteSULFUROUS ACID, SODIUM SALT (1:2)UNII-VTK01UQK3GSULFTECHNA2SO3Q407806DISODIUM;SULFITEEXSICCATED SODIUM SULFITEMFCD00003503VTK01UQK3GSODIUM SULFITE [NF]

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Sodium Sulfite

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Sodium Sulfite or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Sodium Sulfite

Is this toddler-safe to use Sodium Sulfite?

Use caution with Sodium Sulfite for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some safety concerns have been identified.

What are the banned risks of Sodium Sulfite for toddlers?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Sodium Sulfite?

Sodium Sulfite is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can toddlers using products with Sodium Sulfite?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 1-2 year old toddlers. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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