Calendula 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 Calendula Ointment?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 8 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Calendula Ointment contains 4 ingredients. 1 avoid. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (4 found)

alcohol

🚫8/10

Alcohol can cause skin irritation dryness and increase absorption of toxins in infants likely used as a preservative or solvent

Confidence: HIGH

white petrolatum USP

✅3/10

For infants 0–6 months, white petrolatum is generally safe as a simple moisture barrier when it is very pure and used sparingly on small areas.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Calendula officinalis

✅2/10

Calendula seed oil is generally low-risk when put on the skin, but newborns and babies under 6 months have very delicate skin and can sometimes react. It’s usually safe in small amounts, but be careful.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and expert guidance list only low-level concerns and provide informational recommendations for safe use. There are no higher-than-low flags for cancer, allergy/immune effects, developmental or reproductive issues, or use restrictions for topical use, so no specific health risks have been identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

purified 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 Calendula Ointment

Is this newborn-safe? Calendula Ointment

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 4 ingredients in Calendula Ointment. 1 avoid. 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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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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.