babyBUM Everyday Lotion

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use babyBUM Everyday Lotion?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 19 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: babyBUM Everyday Lotion contains 26 ingredients. 1 avoid, 4 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Potassium Hydroxide

🚫9/10

For infants (0-6 months) — newborns and babies: this ingredient is risky. It can irritate or burn very young, delicate skin. Even if adults tolerate it, infants are more likely to get redness, soreness, or worse.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.

Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.

Confidence: HIGH

Apricot Kernel Oil

⚠️5/10

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is apricot kernel oil used as an emollient but may pose allergy risk and rare cyanogenic compounds concern for infants under 6 months

No Known Risk - Apricot kernel oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used as directed. It is widely used in baby care products and is not banned or restricted in major countries.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

⚠️5/10

Limited safety data for infants under 6 months possible allergen or irritant often used for fragrance or botanical extract

No Known Risk - Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, sensitization, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies showing it causes harm or is associated with any of the listed risk labels when used in baby products.

Confidence: LOW

Glyceryl Undecylenate

⚠️4/10

For newborns and babies 0-6 months: this ingredient has low safety concerns in studies, but there is limited direct data and industry reviewers suggest some restrictions. Because infant skin is very thin and absorbs more, it’s safer to be careful with products that include this ingredient.

Absorbed - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an industry safety panel) flags glyceryl undecylenate as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help itself or other ingredients pass through the skin and reach the bloodstream, so there is a real chance of systemic exposure especially on thin baby skin.

Long-Term Risk - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review recommends use restrictions and notes that safety was judged using a related chemical, which shows there are data gaps and uncertainty about safety with repeated exposures. Because of those recommended limits and missing direct data, there may be unknown long-term risks from frequent use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Stearyl Phosphate

⚠️4/10

Stearyl Phosphate is not a well recognized ingredient name it might be a misreading or typo possibly referring to stearyl phosphate esters which are emulsifiers but unclear

Confidence: HIGH

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): aloe vera leaf juice is usually low risk in small amounts, but babies this young have very sensitive skin. It may cause irritation in some infants and industry safety reviews recommend using it only within set limits.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Avocado Oil

✅3/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil used as an emollient minor risk of allergy but generally safe for baby skin in low concentrations

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Banana Fruit Extract

✅3/10

Banana extract is generally considered low risk for harmful long‑term effects, but data is limited for newborns and young babies. For infants (0–6 months) we recommend being cautious because their skin is very delicate.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits for this topical banana extract. There is no evidence of higher hazards (like hormone disruption, organ harm, or buildup) in the reviewed data, so current information points to minimal risk for topical use.

Confidence: LOW

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅3/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glyceryl Caprylate

✅3/10

For infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is usually low risk in adults, but because newborn skin soaks up products more easily and there are notes from safety reviewers about possible hormone effects and increased absorption, it’s safer to be cautious with babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

✅3/10

For babies 0-6 months (newborns, infants), this plant root extract is generally considered low risk in adults, but we have very little direct safety information for newborn skin. Because their skin is extra sensitive, treat this ingredient with caution.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for topical Hedychium coronarium (butterfly ginger) root extract show only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards or ingredient-specific warnings are reported for normal topical use, so no specific health risks have been identified.

Confidence: LOW

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

Stearyl Alcohol

✅3/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), stearyl alcohol is a common ingredient used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. Most experts see low risk for long‑term problems, but it can cause skin or eye irritation in some people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we should be extra careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cetyl Alcohol

✅2/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby products. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes reactions, but baby skin is extra sensitive and some experts want more safety data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cucumber Fruit Extract

✅2/10

For infants (0–6 months), cucumber fruit extract is generally considered low risk when used on the skin. But there isn’t a lot of research specifically in newborns, and their skin is very sensitive, so we should be careful.

No Known Risk - Available safety information shows no health concerns above a low level. An industry safety review notes only use or manufacturing limits (such as concentration or impurity guidance), while endpoints like cancer, allergy/immunity, and reproductive effects were all rated low. Because no concern was flagged above low, there are no specific risks identified for typical topical use.

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

Glyceryl Stearate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient is commonly used in baby lotions and is usually low risk. Still, baby skin is thinner and soaks up things more easily than older children, so extra care is wise.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sea Salt

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months), sea salt is usually safe on the skin in small amounts. It is not linked to cancer or long-term harm. Still, baby skin is very sensitive and salt can sting or dry the skin.

No Known Risk - Sea salt has no clear health risks for topical use. U.S. regulators list it as safe for food use, and a Canadian health agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, calls it a low human-health priority, and says it does not build up in the body or the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Phytate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months): sodium phytate is a low-risk ingredient used to stabilize products. Because infant skin is thinner and more absorbent than adult skin, we recommend extra caution.

No Known Risk - The available safety summary for this topical ingredient shows only low or limited concerns. Reports note occasional, limited eye/skin/respiratory irritation and one animal study that found tumors only at very high doses; a regulatory review lists low non‑reproductive organ toxicity and some product-use restrictions. No moderate or high level hazards were identified, so no real risks were found in the provided data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cocoa Seed Butter

✅2/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter used as a skin emollient minor allergy risk but generally safe for baby skin

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

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

Coconut Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer but monitor for rare allergies

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Shea Butter

✅1/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural fat used as an emollient in baby products. It is very safe and commonly used in baby lotions and wipes for 0-6 months babies.

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare 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. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Sunflower Seed Oil

✅1/10

Sunflower Seed Oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer in baby products

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Xanthan Gum

✅1/10

For babies 0–6 months (newborns and infants): xanthan gum is generally very safe when used in skincare like wipes or lotions. It’s a thickener that usually sits on the skin and rarely causes problems.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

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 babyBUM Everyday Lotion

Is this newborn-safe? babyBUM Everyday Lotion

babyBUM Everyday Lotion is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in babyBUM Everyday Lotion. 1 avoid, 4 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using lotion?

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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