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For newborns and babies 0–6 months: Betaine is a moisturizing ingredient used in some lotions and wipes. Most safety reviews find low risk for cancer or developmental harm, but there are noted risks of contamination with industrial pollutants and some reports of mild skin or eye irritation. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, I recommend a cautious approach.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in infants and contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids use with caution

For newborns and young babies (0-6 months): this gum is a natural ingredient used to thicken creams and lotions. Most people tolerate it, but it can cause skin allergies in some. Because babies’ skin and immune systems are still developing, we recommend being careful.

For infants and newborns (0–6 months) pentylene glycol is usually low risk but requires extra care because baby skin is thinner and absorbs more. Most of the time it is safe in small amounts in products, but it can sometimes irritate or very rarely cause an allergic reaction.

For newborns and very young babies (0–6 months), behenyl alcohol is generally considered low risk in adults and older children, but there is very little specific information for infants. A small number of reports note rare skin allergy and some limited concern about breathing irritation. Because babies’ skin and lungs are more sensitive, it’s safest to be cautious.

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.

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): this ingredient is a common emulsifier found in lotions and creams. At normal, low concentrations it is considered low risk and is not linked to cancer or developmental harm. However, newborn skin is delicate and safety studies specifically in babies are limited.

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.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil used as a moisturizer generally safe but rare allergies possible in infants under 6 months

Squalane is a mild oil that helps moisturize a newborn’s skin and is usually well tolerated. For most babies it is low risk, but because infants are very small and still developing, we recommend cautious use.

Coconut oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer but monitor for rare allergies

For infants (0–6 months), trehalose is generally very low risk. It’s a sugar used to hydrate skin and official reviews say it is not expected to be toxic and has low concern for cancer or allergies. Because newborn skin is delicate, we still recommend being careful.

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.

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.