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For newborns and babies 0–6 months: try to avoid products that list Tetrasodium EDTA. It is usually used in tiny amounts and is not linked to cancer or birth defects, but it can irritate sensitive skin and can make the skin take in more of other ingredients. That makes it riskier for infants with very thin, developing skin.

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.

For newborns and babies up to 6 months: this ingredient is commonly used to make creams and lotions hold together. On its own it has low flags for things like cancer or allergies, but the main worry is that products with it can sometimes contain harmful impurities. Because babies’ skin is very thin and absorbs more, it’s safer to avoid this ingredient in products for infants when possible.

Aqua is water, a common solvent in baby products. It is very safe for 0-6 month babies in topical use like shampoo and bodywash.

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is commonly used to thicken creams and lotions and is not strongly tied to long‑term harm. Still, babies’ skin is very delicate, and there are some reports of irritation and higher concern about possible contamination during manufacturing, so extra care is wise.

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.

For babies (newborns and infants 0–6 months), glycol distearate is probably low risk in small amounts, but safety tests are limited. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, it’s best to be careful and prefer products made specifically for infants.

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.

For infants (0–6 months): This ingredient is a gentle cleanser and is generally low risk. It is commonly used in baby shampoos and washes. Because very young babies have extra-sensitive, developing skin and there is limited testing in newborns, use it with some caution.

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is a mild cleanser often used in shampoos and face/body washes. Overall it shows low long‑term health concerns, but it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes if the formula is not made gently enough.

For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when it’s in baby lotions, wipes, or creams at low amounts. Most babies won’t have a problem, but newborn skin is more sensitive so we recommend extra caution.

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.

Stearic acid is a common ingredient in baby creams and wipes and is generally low risk. Reviews by government and industry experts find little evidence it causes cancer, strong allergic reactions, or harm to development. Because newborn skin is very delicate, we err on the side of caution for babies under 6 months.

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.