Dr. Eddie's Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash

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.

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.

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): sodium hydroxide is a strong chemical that can burn or irritate when concentrated. In baby lotions and cleansers it is usually used in tiny amounts to set the product’s acidity and is neutralized in the finished product. Still, because babies have very thin, delicate skin, this ingredient is more worrisome for newborns than for older children or adults.

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), 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 newborns and babies (0–6 months): this ingredient is generally considered low risk, but there are important manufacturing impurity concerns and a small chance of mild skin or eye irritation. Because babies have very delicate skin, take extra care.

For infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is generally low risk and is used to soothe skin. But babies’ skin can absorb more, so we are more careful with newborns and very young babies.

Apple fruit extract is usually low risk, but for newborns and babies under 6 months it can sometimes irritate very sensitive skin or eyes. Because baby skin is delicate and studies for this age are limited, we recommend being cautious.

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.

This is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is generally low risk. For newborns and infants (0–6 months), it is usually OK in products that are washed off (like baby shampoo or bath wash). Babies’ skin is very delicate, so extra caution is needed.

Sodium Lauroyl Glucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is a mild surfactant used in baby shampoos and bodywashes. Generally safe but minor irritation possible in sensitive 0-6 month skin.

For infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in small amounts, especially in rinse-off products like baby shampoo. It can cause mild irritation in some people, so we recommend being cautious with newborns and babies.

Panthenol (provitamin B5) is generally safe for infants and newborns. It helps moisturize and soothe baby skin and is rarely irritating. Studies and government reviews do not show it to be toxic when used on skin.

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.

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.