Water

2-5 year old preschoolersSkin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Water?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 0 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Water is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), plain water used on the skin is very safe. Water by itself does not cause harm and is commonly the main ingredient in wipes and lotions.

What to Do

Choose products that list 'purified water' or 'sterile water' on the label when possible. Keep bottles and wipes closed and stored cleanly to avoid contamination. Use as directed on products and check other ingredients separately before applying to children.

⚠️Warnings

Avoid using products that look cloudy, smell off, or come from damaged packaging—these can be contaminated (source: Environment Canada assessments in the provided data). If your child develops redness, rash, swelling, or eye irritation after use, stop use, rinse the area with clean water, and talk to your pediatrician.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.

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Alternative Names for Water

This ingredient may also be listed as:

wateraqua wateraquapurified waterWater (Aqua)Purified water{ "ingredients": "waterWater" }EauAQUA/WATER/EAU"Aqua"AQUA/WATER/EAU{ "ingredients": "aqua/waterWATERAQUA/WATERWATER SOLUTION, CONTAINS 0.06 % (V/V) TRIFLUOROACETIC ACIDWATER SOLUTION, CONTAINS 10 MM AMMONIUM ACETATE, FOR HPLCWATER SOLUTION, CONTAINS 0.1 % (V/V) AMMONIUM HYDROXIDEUNII-726I6TE06G COMPONENT XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-NWATER SOLUTION, CONTAINS 0.05 % (V/V) TRIFLUOROACETIC ACIDUNII-4U092XZF0K COMPONENT XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-NWATER SOLUTION, HPLC GRADE, CONTAINS 0.035 % (V/V) ACETIC ACIDWATER, FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, DEPC-TREATED AND STERILE FILTEREDWATER SOLUTION, FOR HPLC, CONTAINS 0.1 % (V/V) FORMIC ACIDWATER SOLUTION, CONTAINS 0.1 % (V/V) TRIFLUOROACETIC ACID, FOR HPLCespecially the cropped ones: There's text "2021507 2 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA/WATERaqua/waterAQUA

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Products Containing Water

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Water or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Water

Safe for preschoolers to use Water?

Yes, Water is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Water for preschoolers?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Water?

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

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Water?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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