Baby Shampoo + Wash

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Baby Shampoo + Wash?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 34 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Baby Shampoo + Wash contains 19 ingredients. 1 avoid, 4 concerning, 5 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

🚫8/10

Not recommended for newborns and infants (0-6 months). This cedar/ juniper essential oil can irritate sensitive baby skin and may cause allergic reactions.

Immune system - This oil is listed as a known human allergen by the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means it can trigger immune reactions such as allergic contact responses in some people, which is a real risk for sensitive children.

Irritant - Because it is recognized as a human allergen (EU Cosmetics Directive), it can cause skin irritation like redness, itching, or rashes—especially on baby or sensitive skin.

Eczema - Being a known allergen makes this oil able to start or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in sensitive children, according to the EU Cosmetics Directive listing.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada classifies this substance as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organ systems. That means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs (for example liver, kidneys, or lungs).

Environmental - Environment Canada suspects this oil is an environmental toxin. That indicates it may cause harm to wildlife or ecosystems if released into the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

🚨7/10

Ylang ylang is a fragrant essential oil with potential skin sensitization and irritation risks especially for babies under 6 months. It is likely used for scent in baby products.

Irritant - Ylang Ylang Oil contains compounds that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Asthma - Essential oils like Ylang Ylang can trigger respiratory symptoms or worsen asthma in sensitive children when inhaled or applied topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Vanillin

🚨7/10

For infants (0-6 months) it’s best to avoid vanillin on the skin. It can cause allergic reactions or irritation, and very young babies have extra-sensitive skin.

Immune system - Vanillin is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency has reported evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in some people, so it is a real allergy risk for children who have sensitive skin or past allergies.

Irritant - Health authorities note limited evidence of dermal toxicity and allergic skin reactions (reported by the European Chemicals Agency). This can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin if they touch products with vanillin.

Eczema - Because vanillin is recognized as a skin allergen and can cause allergic reactions, it can also trigger or make eczema worse in children who already have atopic or sensitive skin (based on the EU allergen listing and ECHA findings).

Confidence: HIGH

Benzyl Acetate

🚨6/10

For newborns and babies 0-6 months, this fragrance ingredient is best avoided. Overall it is low risk for adults, but there is a signal that it may affect hormones and fragrances can irritate very young skin and breathing.

No Known Risk - Major health agencies that reviewed benzyl acetate report no strong health dangers for normal use on the skin. One agency found it is not likely to cause cancer in people. Another agency says it is not expected to be harmful to organs, does not build up in the body, and does not persist in the environment. The U.S. food safety agency allows limited use in food. Taken together, these reviews show no clear, higher-level risks for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Triethyl Citrate

🚨6/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): this ingredient is not known to cause serious long-term harm, but it can cause allergic skin reactions. Because babies’ skin is very sensitive and there is limited baby-specific data, we recommend being cautious and avoiding regular use on infants when possible.

Immune system - A government health assessment finds strong evidence that triethyl citrate can act as a human allergen. Because it is applied to the skin, it can trigger immune reactions in sensitive children, so there is a real risk of an immune response for some users (source: EPA).

Irritant - Regulatory data identify triethyl citrate as a human allergen, which commonly shows up as skin irritation like redness, itching, or rashes when applied topically. This makes it a possible skin irritant for babies and children (source: EPA).

Eczema - Because the ingredient is documented as a human allergen, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive individuals, including children who already have atopic skin (source: EPA).

Confidence: LOW

Water Aqua Eau

⚠️5/10

Water Aqua Eau is simply water used as a solvent and carrier in baby products. It is very safe and essential in shampoos and bodywashes for babies 0-6 months.

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

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: Coco Glucoside is a mild cleanser commonly used in rinsed-off baby shampoos and washes. Overall it is low risk, but some babies with very sensitive skin can react to it.

Immune system - Human case reports and patch-test studies have found possible allergic skin reactions to coco-glucoside, even though a broader review described it as unlikely to be allergenic. Because real people showed immune/allergic responses in those studies, this ingredient can cause immune-related skin problems for some users.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Decyl Glucoside

⚠️4/10

For infants (0–6 months): Decyl Glucoside is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is usually safe, but a few babies have had skin reactions. Because newborn skin is extra delicate, I recommend being cautious.

Immune system - Human patch-test studies and clinical case reports have found that decyl glucoside can trigger allergic immune responses in some people. A 2020 UK/Ireland prevalence study and multiple patch-testing reports show possible immune or allergenic effects, so this ingredient can cause allergy-type reactions in sensitive children.

Eczema - Clinical case reports and patch testing have linked decyl glucoside and related alkyl glucosides to allergic contact dermatitis (skin rashes). Because these documented cases show true allergic skin reactions, the ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema in babies with sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Dehydroacetate

⚠️4/10

For newborns and babies under 6 months: this ingredient is a preservative with generally low concern in older people, but we have limited data for very young infants. Because baby skin is delicate, I recommend being cautious.

Hormones - A U.S. regulatory agency links this chemical to endocrine disruption. That means it can affect normal hormone development, which is important for babies and young children.

Confuse Hormones - The same regulatory review notes the chemical can act on hormone systems. This suggests it may act like or block natural hormones and confuse the body's signals.

Fertility - Peer‑reviewed animal studies show effects on development or reproduction at moderate doses, so there is a possible risk to future fertility or reproductive development.

Organ Risk - A European chemicals agency classifies it as toxic or harmful and animal studies show organ effects at some doses, so repeated or high exposures could harm organs like liver or kidneys.

Long-Term Risk - Animal studies report biochemical and cellular changes at moderate doses, which raises concern for possible long‑term health effects with repeated exposure.

Environmental - Hazard labeling and peer‑reviewed studies flag risks to wildlife and the environment, so this ingredient can be toxic to aquatic life or other wildlife in some settings.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Anisaldehyde

✅3/10

Anisaldehyde is generally considered low risk by regulators, but newborns and infants (0–6 months) have very sensitive skin. It may cause irritation or allergic skin reactions in some babies, so it is best to be cautious.

No Known Risk - Health and safety assessments from multiple agencies found no issues above low concern: a Canadian review says it is not expected to be harmful to body organs and is not persistent or likely to build up in the body; a European agency did not flag wildlife or environmental toxicity; and the U.S. food agency allows limited food use. Because no higher concerns were identified, there are no known health risks based on these reviews.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Magnesium Chloride

✅2/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), magnesium chloride is generally low risk. It is a basic mineral salt that regulators say is safe at low levels. Because baby skin is very thin and delicate, we still recommend being careful.

No Known Risk - Government reviews find no meaningful hazards for magnesium chloride. The U.S. FDA lists it as safe for certain food uses, and Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, is a low human-health priority, is not likely to build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. Common concern areas (cancer, allergies, reproductive/development) are rated low. Based on these findings, no specific health risks are identified for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Gluconate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), sodium gluconate is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. Because baby skin is thin and absorbs more, we are a little more careful with any added ingredient.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months), this is a mild cleaning and stabilizing ingredient used in wipes and lotions. It is generally considered low risk, but very young baby skin is delicate and may be a bit more likely to get mild irritation or absorb more of a product.

No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

Squalane

✅2/10

Squalane is a mild oil that helps moisturize a newborn’s skin and is usually well tolerated. For most babies it is low risk, but because infants are very small and still developing, we recommend cautious use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycolipids

✅1/10

For newborns and babies (0-6 months), glycolipids are usually gentle and low risk when they appear in baby cleansers or mild lotions. They are plant-derived and often used to help clean or soften skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety information for topical use shows only low-level concerns (cancer, allergies/immunity, and reproductive/developmental) and no ingredient-specific hazards or restrictions above low. In short, no real risks were identified in the current assessment.

Confidence: HIGH

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

✅1/10

For infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in small amounts, especially in rinse-off products like baby shampoo. It can cause mild irritation in some people, so we recommend being cautious with newborns and babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Common Questions About Baby Shampoo + Wash

Is this newborn-safe? Baby Shampoo + Wash

Baby Shampoo + Wash is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in Baby Shampoo + Wash. 1 avoid, 4 concerning, 5 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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.