NOW Baby GENTLE 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 NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH contains 14 ingredients. 7 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

⚠️5/10

Caprylic Hydroxamic Acid is a preservative with limited safety data for infants under 6 months use with caution due to immature skin barrier

Irritant - Caprylhydroxamic Acid can cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals or with prolonged exposure, which is a concern for babies' delicate skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

⚠️4/10

For infants (0–6 months): chamomile flower extract is usually low risk for adults, but babies’ skin is much more sensitive. It can sometimes cause a rash or allergic reaction, so avoid using it routinely on newborns or very young babies.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Citric Acid

⚠️4/10

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.

Banned - Health Canada has placed restrictions on the use, concentration, or manufacturing of citric acid in cosmetics in Canada. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) also says safe use depends on product concentration and notes data gaps, so makers must limit or document how they use it. Because of these government and industry limits, some safety-verification programs will not allow this ingredient in products without proof it is used safely.

Confidence: HIGH

Decyl Glucoside

⚠️4/10

For infants (0–6 months): Decyl Glucoside is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is usually safe, but a few babies have had skin reactions. Because newborn skin is extra delicate, I recommend being cautious.

Immune system - Human patch-test studies and clinical case reports have found that decyl glucoside can trigger allergic immune responses in some people. A 2020 UK/Ireland prevalence study and multiple patch-testing reports show possible immune or allergenic effects, so this ingredient can cause allergy-type reactions in sensitive children.

Eczema - Clinical case reports and patch testing have linked decyl glucoside and related alkyl glucosides to allergic contact dermatitis (skin rashes). Because these documented cases show true allergic skin reactions, the ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema in babies with sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Lauryl Glucoside

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this is a mild cleansing ingredient and is usually low risk, but babies’ skin is very delicate so there’s a small chance it can irritate or rarely cause an allergic reaction.

Immune system - Human patch-test reports and case studies show that alkyl glucosides, including lauryl glucoside, have caused allergic or immune reactions in some people. A review and specific patch-test studies (2014 and 2019) note possible immune or allergenic effects in certain users, so there is a real chance this ingredient can trigger immune responses in sensitive children.

Eczema - There are documented human case reports of allergic contact dermatitis from alkyl glucosides (reported in patch-testing studies from 2014 and 2019). That means lauryl glucoside can trigger or worsen eczema or similar skin rashes for some people with sensitive skin.

Fertility - A toxicology review of alkyl polyglycosides (2004) reports animal studies where male reproductive effects occurred at moderate doses. While this is from animal data, it indicates a possible risk to reproductive health that should be noted.

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

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

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅3/10

For infants (0–6 months): generally low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions or wipes made for newborn skin. But because it’s a plant extract, some babies can get a skin reaction, especially if they or family members are allergic to daisies/marigolds.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glyceryl Caprylate

✅3/10

For infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is usually low risk in adults, but because newborn skin soaks up products more easily and there are notes from safety reviewers about possible hormone effects and increased absorption, it’s safer to be cautious with babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months), this aloe vera powder is generally low risk when used in normal baby skin products. It’s often used to soothe and moisturize baby skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycerin

✅2/10

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.

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

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 NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH

Is this newborn-safe? NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH

Use caution with NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH for 0-6 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH. 7 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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