burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

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

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 37 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash contains 19 ingredients. 2 avoid, 3 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

origanum vulgare leaf oil
🚫8/10
Origanum vulgare leaf oil is oregano oil which can be irritating and sensitizing for infant skin especially under 6 months
Irritant - Oregano leaf oil contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin. Topical use can cause redness, burning, or rashes.
Confidence: HIGH
thymus vulgaris
🚫8/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months), thyme extract can irritate or cause allergic skin reactions. While it isn’t known to cause major long-term harm when used in food, baby skin is especially sensitive, so this ingredient is best avoided on very young babies.
Immune system - This extract is linked to allergic reactions and immune effects. A European cosmetics review lists it as a human allergen/toxicant, and the European Chemicals Agency notes evidence of skin allergy, so it can trigger immune responses when put on skin.
Irritant - There is evidence of dermal toxicity and allergic skin reactions from regulatory reviews. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive people, including children.
Eczema - Because the ingredient can cause allergic skin reactions, it may start or make eczema and similar rashes worse. European authorities have flagged limited but real dermal allergy risks that support this concern.
Confidence: HIGH
lactic acid
🚨7/10
For infants (0-6 months), lactic acid can increase skin sensitivity and may be more likely to irritate or let other things through the skin. Because newborn skin is thin and still developing, it is safer to avoid products with lactic acid unless a pediatrician tells you to use one.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.
Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.
Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.
Confidence: MEDIUM
phenoxyethanol
🚨7/10
For infants (0–6 months): be careful. This preservative can irritate delicate baby skin and some countries limit how it’s used. It is not known to cause cancer or birth defects at normal cosmetic levels, but irritation is the main concern.
Irritant - Official hazard listings show this chemical can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation. Regulators classify it as an irritant, so it can make skin red or itchy and bother the eyes or breathing passages.
Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs, it may make asthma or breathing problems worse. Workplace and hazard listings note lung irritation and limits on inhalation exposure.
Organ Risk - There is limited evidence that it can affect the nervous system and it is listed as toxic/harmful in official hazard codes. That means repeated or high exposures could harm organs like the nervous system.
Absorbed - Safety reviews and workplace data note systemic effects tied to how it is used, and nervous-system findings suggest the chemical can get into the body after skin or workplace exposure.
Banned - Some governments set limits on its use in cosmetics (for example, concentration limits from national health authorities), and some product standards require special proof before it can be used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
thyme oil
🚨7/10
Thyme oil is a strong essential oil with potential skin irritation and sensitization risks especially for babies under 6 months. Use with caution in topical baby products.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl capryl glucoside
⚠️4/10
For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months): this is a mild cleansing ingredient and is usually low risk. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, there is a small chance it can cause redness, irritation, or an allergic reaction in some babies.
Immune system - There are human case reports and patch-test studies that show people can get allergic skin reactions to alkyl glucosides like this one. Multiple clinical reports (including patch-testing studies) and a toxicology review note possible immune or allergenic effects, so it can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Fertility - An animal toxicology review reports male reproductive effects at moderate doses in studies of alkyl glucosides. That finding raises concern that repeated or higher exposures might affect reproductive health.
Confidence: MEDIUM
potassium sorbate
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), potassium sorbate is usually low risk for causing illness systemically, but it can cause skin allergies or irritation. Babies have very delicate skin, so we are extra careful with this ingredient.
Immune system - A cosmetic safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) found strong evidence that potassium sorbate can cause allergic reactions in human skin. That means some children could have immune system responses (contact allergy) if their skin touches products with this ingredient.
Irritant - A safety assessment by a cosmetic review panel lists potassium sorbate as a human skin toxicant or allergen. This supports a real risk of skin redness, itching, or rashes when used on sensitive or damaged skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is shown to be a skin allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in people who are sensitive.
Confidence: HIGH
lauryl lactyl lactate
⚠️4/10
Lauryl lactyl lactate is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without clear identification.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl glutamate
✅3/10
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.
No Known Risk - Formal cosmetic safety reviews find this ingredient safe for use in skin products when used within set limits. The only issues noted are low-level concerns for mild skin or eye irritation and standard use restrictions, and no higher hazards were identified. Based on those assessments, there are no real, above‑low health risks flagged for children from typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
disodium cocoyl glutamate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months), this is generally a gentle cleansing ingredient with low safety concerns in adults, but babies’ skin is more sensitive and there’s limited data for this exact age. Use caution.
No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lauric acid
✅2/10
For infants (0–6 months, newborns, babies) lauric acid in small amounts in baby products is generally low risk. It is a fatty acid used to soften or gently clean skin. Still, because very young babies have delicate skin, we recommend being cautious.
No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
oryza sativa
✅2/10
Oryza Sativa Rice Extract is used as a skin conditioner and is generally safe but limited data for 0-6 months so minor caution advised
No Known Risk - Rice extract is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks based on current research.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium cocoyl glutamate
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in gentle, rinse-off baby cleansers. The main concern is mild irritation, especially if it gets into the eyes, because baby skin and eyes are very sensitive.
No Known Risk - Independent cosmetic safety reviewers and a European chemical regulator evaluated this ingredient. They found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits, said it is not likely to cause cancer, and noted only small, limited signs of eye or skin irritation. No higher-level health concerns were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in rinse-off baby shampoos or washes. Because babies’ skin is delicate, we take an extra cautious approach.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immunity, and developmental or reproductive effects) and no higher-level warnings or use restrictions. In short, no meaningful health risks were identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
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
sodium chloride
✅1/10
For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient is generally safe when used in the small amounts found in baby wipes, creams, and saline drops. It is the same simple salt used in food and is not considered toxic in these low amounts.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.
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
rice extract
✅1/10
Rice extract is generally safe and used for soothing and moisturizing skin in baby products like shampoo and bodywash for 0-6 month babies
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 burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

Is this newborn-safe? burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

burt's bees 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 burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash. 2 avoid, 3 concerning, 3 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.

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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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