A+D Incontinence Support

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use A+D Incontinence Support?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 17 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: A+D Incontinence Support contains 9 ingredients. 2 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

fragrance

🚨6/10

Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants not disclosed. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in babies under 6 months.

Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.

Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.

Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.

Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.

Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.

Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.

Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.

Confidence: HIGH

vitamin A

🚨6/10

Topical vitamin A forms can irritate infant skin and be absorbed causing systemic exposure. Likely present as retinyl esters or retinol for skin repair or antioxidant in lotions or wipes.

Absorbed - Topical vitamin A (retinoids) can be absorbed through the skin, especially in infants with thinner skin barrier.

Organ Risk - Excessive topical vitamin A can potentially cause toxicity, affecting organs such as the liver, especially with repeated use or in high concentrations.

Long-Term Risk - Chronic exposure to high levels of vitamin A, even topically, may lead to cumulative toxicity and long-term health effects.

Confidence: HIGH

Petrolatum

⚠️4/10

Mineral oil is a common baby moisturizer and can protect skin, but for newborns and babies 0–6 months there are some reasons to be careful. Studies and regulatory reviews have noted possible buildup of some mineral-oil components in body tissues and some people can have allergic or breathing reactions.

Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.

Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

vitamin D

⚠️4/10

For infants (0–6 months) I recommend being cautious. Small amounts of vitamin D in everyday skincare products are unlikely to be harmful, but some countries limit its use in cosmetics, and babies’ skin can absorb more than older children’s skin.

Banned - This ingredient has official limits or bans for use in cosmetics: Health Canada restricts its use in Canadian cosmetics, and EU cosmetics rules list it as banned or unsafe for use in personal care products. Those government actions mean it may not be allowed or is tightly limited in topical products.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Lanolin

✅3/10

Lanolin is generally safe as a moisturizer but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive infants especially under 6 months

Confidence: HIGH

microcrystalline wax

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this wax is generally low risk but we are more cautious because some studies show mineral oil/wax components can build up in body tissues. A little occasional use on healthy skin is unlikely to cause problems, but regular heavy use or use on broken skin is not recommended for babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

paraffin

✅3/10

For infants (0-6 months): Paraffin is generally considered low risk, but because baby skin is very delicate and can absorb or trap things more easily, it’s best to be careful. Some studies and government reviews have found that paraffin/mineral oil components can build up in the body after repeated use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

cod liver oil

✅2/10

For infants (0-6 months) cod liver oil is likely low risk but we should be careful. Authorities have not flagged it as toxic, but babies have very sensitive skin and can sometimes react to oils.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

mineral oil

✅1/10

Mineral oil is widely used in baby products as a skin protectant and moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in infants

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About A+D Incontinence Support

Is this newborn-safe? A+D Incontinence Support

A+D Incontinence Support is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in A+D Incontinence Support. 2 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 0-6 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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