DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel

oral pain reliever • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

oral pain reliever

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 8 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel contains 9 ingredients. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

Arnica Montana

🚫8/10

Arnica montana can cause skin allergies and irritation. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) the chance of a bad skin reaction is higher, so it is not recommended for babies this young.

Irritant - Peer-reviewed studies report strong evidence that Arnica montana can act as a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes when used on the skin. A cosmetic ingredient review also notes there is not enough safety data, so reactions may be hard to predict.

Immune system - Scientific literature identifies Arnica montana as an allergen that triggers immune responses in people. This can lead to allergic reactions or sensitization, which is a real immune risk for babies and children who have sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because Arnica montana is reported to be a skin allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in sensitive individuals. Peer-reviewed evidence links it to skin allergy that may worsen existing eczema.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Calcarea Phosphorica

⚠️4/10

Calcarea Phosphorica is a homeopathic remedy not recognized as a standard cosmetic ingredient. Its safety profile in baby topical products is unclear and may be a misreading or typo.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Benzoate

✅3/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: sodium benzoate is a preservative that is generally considered low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but infant skin is delicate so we take extra care.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chamomilla

✅3/10

Chamomile extract is generally safe but may cause rare allergic reactions in sensitive infants used for soothing and anti inflammatory effects

Confidence: MEDIUM

Vegetable Glycerin

✅1/10

Vegetable glycerin is a common moisturizing agent in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 0-6 months with minimal risk of irritation.

No Known Risk - Vegetable glycerin is widely used in topical products and is generally recognized as safe. There is no evidence linking it to hormone disruption, organ damage, cancer, or other listed risks. It is not known to cause irritation or allergic reactions in most cases and does not build up in the body or pass into breast milk in harmful amounts.

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

Purified Water

✅0/10

Eau purifiee means purified water which is safe and commonly used as a base in baby wipes and lotions

No Known Risk - Purified water is widely recognized as safe for topical use, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies. It is commonly used in baby products and medical settings without adverse effects.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua

✅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 DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel

Is this newborn-safe? DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel

DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in DR. TALBOT'S Soothing Gel. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using oral pain reliever?

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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