baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 41 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash contains 18 ingredients. 1 avoid, 5 concerning, 6 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

lavandula hybrida oil
🚫8/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months, avoid using Lavandula Hybrida Oil on the skin. While adults usually tolerate small amounts, babies have very sensitive skin and there is some evidence that lavender-type oils can act like hormones in rare cases.
Hormones - A 2019 review and case reports found that lavandin/lavender products showed estrogen-like activity and were linked to early breast changes in children. That means this oil can affect normal hormone development.
Confuse Hormones - Laboratory and clinical reports showed the oil can act like estrogen in the body, which can confuse normal hormone signals during growth and puberty.
Absorbed - This ingredient is used on skin and is also noted as being used in food/additives, so the body can get exposed by skin contact or ingestion according to regulatory notes.
Confidence: HIGH
lavandula angustifolia lavender oil
🚨7/10
Lavender oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in infants and is not recommended for babies under 6 months often used for fragrance
Irritant - Lavender oil can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, as documented in dermatological studies.
Hormones - Some studies have suggested that topical lavender oil may have hormone-disrupting effects, such as prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, indicating a potential risk for hormone disruption in babies.
Confidence: HIGH
linalool
🚨7/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): linalool is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergies and irritation. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, it’s safer to avoid it when possible.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.
Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.
Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.
Confidence: HIGH
linalyl acetate
🚨7/10
For infants (0-6 months), linalyl acetate can cause skin allergies or irritation. Newborn skin is extra sensitive, so this ingredient is best avoided on baby skin.
Immune system - Linalyl acetate can turn into strong contact allergens when it oxidizes in air. This allergy risk is noted by regulatory and health authorities, which list it as a human allergen/toxicant and flag immunotoxicity concerns.
Irritant - Oxidized linalyl acetate is linked to skin reactions and dermal toxicity in people. Testing and safety reviews report it can cause contact dermatitis and other skin irritation after topical use.
Eczema - Because it can form potent contact allergens on air exposure, this ingredient can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse, as noted in clinical reports and chemical safety assessments.
Confidence: HIGH
cocamidopropyl betaine
🚨6/10
For infants (0–6 months) this cleansing ingredient is commonly used in washes and wipes but should be used with care. It can sometimes irritate or cause allergic reactions, and some batches can carry trace contaminants. Babies’ skin is more delicate, so caution is advised.
Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.
Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.
Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.
Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.
Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.
Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
citric acid
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), citric acid is generally low risk for long‑term harm but can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes. It is used to balance acidity in many products, but special care is needed for very young babies.
Banned - Health Canada has placed restrictions on the use, concentration, or manufacturing of citric acid in cosmetics in Canada. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) also says safe use depends on product concentration and notes data gaps, so makers must limit or document how they use it. Because of these government and industry limits, some safety-verification programs will not allow this ingredient in products without proof it is used safely.
Confidence: HIGH
coco-glucoside
⚠️4/10
Coco‑Glucoside is a gentle, plant‑based cleanser. For infants (newborns, babies 0–6 months) it is usually low risk when used at normal levels in baby shampoos and washes, but very young skin is more easily irritated or sensitized.
Immune system - Human patch-testing studies and case reports show that coco‑glucoside and related alkyl glucosides can cause allergic reactions in some people. Reviews and clinical reports (including a 2019 patch‑testing study and a 2014 case report, plus a 2004 review of alkyl polyglycosides) document possible immune/allergic effects.
Eczema - There are published clinical cases of allergic contact dermatitis tied to alkyl glucosides, meaning this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema‑like skin reactions in sensitive individuals (reported in a 2014 case report and supported by later patch‑testing findings).
Confidence: HIGH
ethylhexylglycerin
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is not among the most dangerous, but it can sometimes cause skin or eye irritation and has been linked to allergic rashes in people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we recommend being careful.
Irritant - The ingredient is classed as an irritant by EU hazard labeling and safety reviewers. Animal studies also show skin, eye and lung irritation. That means it can cause redness, stinging, sore eyes, or breathing discomfort if used on or near a child’s skin or eyes.
Immune system - Human case reports and safety reviews describe allergic contact dermatitis from this ingredient and call it a relevant sensitizer in some cosmetics. This shows it can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because there are human reports of allergic contact dermatitis, this ingredient can start or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse in children who are sensitive.
Asthma - Animal studies reviewed by safety assessors show respiratory irritation at moderate doses. If the ingredient is inhaled (for example from sprays), it could make breathing issues or asthma worse in susceptible children.
Organ Risk - Safety assessments and animal studies report liver effects at low doses and limited eye toxicity. These findings point to possible harm to organs with repeated or higher exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
glyceryl oleate
⚠️4/10
Glyceryl oleate is usually used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is generally okay in small amounts, but it has been reported to irritate skin or eyes in some people. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, use products with this ingredient only if they are made for babies.
Irritant - A safety review panel found strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or discomfort on sensitive baby skin or if it gets in the eyes or is inhaled during use (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Eczema - Because the ingredient is a confirmed skin irritant, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in children with sensitive skin. The same safety review cited clear human irritation evidence that supports this risk (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Asthma - The ingredient has been reported to cause lung irritation in people. That lung irritation can make breathing problems or asthma symptoms worse in children who are sensitive or already have asthma (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Environmental - A government environmental review flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may pose harms to wildlife or aquatic life if released into the environment (source: Environment Canada).
Confidence: MEDIUM
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
⚠️4/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months) this ingredient is usually low concern in small amounts, but we are cautious because of possible contamination and limited safety data. If possible, choose products made for infants that avoid this ingredient.
Cancer - A U.S. environmental agency reported limited evidence that this ingredient can act as a mutagen. Mutagen findings raise concern because they can be linked to cancer risk with repeated or high exposure.
Organ Risk - A cosmetic safety review noted animal studies that showed changes in organ weights for mothers and their offspring at high doses. That points to possible harm to organs with repeated or large exposures.
Fertility - The same cosmetic safety review found evidence from animal studies of effects on mothers and offspring at high doses, which suggests possible developmental or reproductive effects.
Irritant - A European chemical agency found limited evidence this ingredient can irritate skin and eyes, and the ingredient file also notes possible irritation to skin, eyes or lungs. This can cause redness, stinging or discomfort on sensitive baby skin.
Absorbed - The ingredient record flags enhanced skin absorption. That means it can get through the skin and into the body more easily, raising the chance that the other risks above could reach internal organs.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient file flags high contamination concerns (including chemicals such as nitrilotriacetic-type impurities) and also notes data gaps in safety testing. Contamination plus incomplete safety data raise concern for possible long-term health effects if exposure is repeated.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polysorbate 24
⚠️4/10
Polysorbate 24 is not a recognized or standard ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo of polysorbate 20 or 80 which are common emulsifiers
Confidence: HIGH
sodium benzoate
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: sodium benzoate is a preservative that is generally considered low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but infant skin is delicate so we take extra care.
Confidence: MEDIUM
glycerin
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): glycerin is a common, mild moisturizer found in many baby lotions and wipes. When used at normal levels in products made for babies, it is usually safe and well tolerated.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitan caprylate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): this ingredient helps creams and lotions mix together and is generally considered low risk. But there is limited testing specifically in infants, so we should be careful with babies’ very delicate skin.
No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects. Industry safety assessments note some data gaps about exact use concentrations and recommend limits in products, but they did not identify any health hazards at typical use. Based on the available safety reviews, no specific risks have been found for normal skin use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii shea oil
✅1/10
Shea oil is generally safe for infant skin moisturization with low allergy risk and is used as an emollient in baby products
No Known Risk - Shea oil is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it associated with long-term or systemic health effects. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic capric triglyceride
✅1/10
This ingredient is a gentle, lightweight oil used to moisturize skin. For newborns and babies (0–6 months) it is generally safe when used in normal baby lotions or wipes.
Confidence: HIGH
water
✅0/10
Water is very safe for a newborn’s or baby’s skin. Tests and regulatory reviews find no meaningful health risks from water used on the skin.
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.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

Is this newborn-safe? baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash. 1 avoid, 5 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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