Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

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 Bacitracin Zinc Ointment?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Bacitracin Zinc Ointment contains 5 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (5 found)

white soft paraffin

⚠️5/10

Usually okay for infants when very pure and used sparingly as a moisture barrier, but purity matters a lot at this age.

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

Bacitracin Zinc

⚠️4/10

For newborns and young babies (0–6 months), this topical antibiotic is generally low-risk for cancer or allergy, but we must be careful because babies’ skin is thin and they absorb more. Some safety reviews found concerns in animal studies and environmental persistence, so it is best to be cautious with use on infants.

Builds Up - An Environment Canada review found this ingredient is persistent and can build up in wildlife. That means it does not break down quickly and can concentrate in animals over time, raising the chance of long-lasting exposure.

Environmental - Environment Canada flagged this ingredient as persistent and bioaccumulative, which can harm ecosystems and wildlife when the chemical stays in the environment and moves up the food chain.

Organ Risk - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes animal studies showing non-reproductive organ toxicity at moderate doses. This means repeated or higher exposures could harm organs like the liver or kidneys.

Confidence: MEDIUM

hard 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

lanolin

✅3/10

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

Confidence: HIGH

liquid paraffin

✅2/10

Liquid paraffin is an occlusive moisturizer used to prevent dryness generally considered safe for infant skin but rare irritation possible

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

Is this newborn-safe? Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

Use caution with Bacitracin Zinc Ointment for 0-6 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 5 ingredients in Bacitracin Zinc Ointment. 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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