bum balm

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 bum balm?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 14 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: bum balm contains 16 ingredients. 1 avoid, 1 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Symphytum Officinale Extract"

🚫9/10

Comfrey extract can carry natural chemicals that may harm the liver. For newborns and babies under 6 months, it is best avoided on the skin because their bodies absorb more and their livers are still developing.

Confidence: HIGH

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

⚠️5/10

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is witch hazel and may cause irritation or allergic reactions in infants under 6 months often used for soothing but caution is advised

Irritant - Witch hazel extract can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or if used in high concentrations.

Confidence: HIGH

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is usually low risk and is often used to soothe skin. However, baby skin is delicate, and there are some gaps in safety data and a small chance of irritation or allergy.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Althaea Officinalis Extract

✅3/10

Althaea Officinalis Extract is marshmallow root used for soothing skin but limited safety data for infants under 6 months so minor concerns

No Known Risk - Marshmallow Root Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence in scientific literature linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is commonly used in baby skincare products and has a long history of safe use. No known adverse effects have been reported for topical application on infants.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Beeswax

✅3/10

Beeswax is usually safe for newborn skin when used in small amounts as part of a cream or balm.

Confidence: MEDIUM-HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Extract

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), calendula flower extract is generally considered low risk and is often used to soothe skin. Because baby skin is very delicate, we are extra careful and treat it as a mild but not risk-free ingredient.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is usually low risk but infants have very sensitive skin. Most people do not have problems, but rare allergic skin reactions have been reported.

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

Tocopherol

✅3/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin, but baby skin is very delicate. There are some safety notes about possible contamination and a rare chance of skin allergy, so take extra care with infants and newborns.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

✅2/10

For infants (0-6 months): carnauba wax is a plant-based wax used to thicken creams and make a light protective layer on the skin. Safety listings rate it as very low concern. Because babies’ skin is delicate and there is limited testing specifically in newborns, we stay cautious but this ingredient itself is not known to be harmful.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No medium or high concerns were found and there is no ingredient-specific evidence showing harm from normal topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

✅2/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin but rare allergies possible

Confidence: HIGH

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordii Oil Copolymer

✅2/10

Brassica Campestris and Aleurites Fordii oils are plant-derived oils used as emollients. The copolymer form is likely a film former or stabilizer. Generally safe but minor concerns due to limited infant data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cocos Nucifera 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

Butyrospermum Parkii 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

Helianthus Annuus 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

"Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc Oxide is very safe for 0-6 month babies in topical products. It is commonly used as a skin protectant and in diaper rash creams.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About bum balm

Is this newborn-safe? bum balm

bum balm is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in bum balm. 1 avoid, 1 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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