Vitamin A&D Cream

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Vitamin A&D Cream?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 43 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Vitamin A&D Cream contains 13 ingredients. 3 avoid, 1 concerning, 4 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

propylparaben

🚫10/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months): Not recommended. Propylparaben can act like a hormone in some tests and has been limited by safety reviewers for use in children’s products. Babies absorb more through their skin, so it’s safest to avoid it.

Confuse Hormones - Lab and wildlife studies show propylparaben can act like weak estrogen, and major regulators have flagged it as an endocrine disruptor. That means it can mimic hormones and confuse normal body signals in children.

Hormones - Because regulators and multiple studies identify propylparaben as an endocrine disruptor, it may interfere with natural hormone development in babies and young children.

Fertility - Animal studies found effects on the male reproductive system at low doses, and a European chemicals agency lists possible reproductive or developmental harm. This means it may affect future fertility or reproductive development.

Irritant - Human reports and safety reviews show propylparaben can cause contact reactions like hives or skin irritation. That makes it a real risk for redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - There is documented evidence of contact urticaria and allergic skin reactions linked to propylparaben, so it can trigger or worsen eczema in children who are sensitive.

Immune system - Reviews and human case reports give moderate evidence that propylparaben can act as an immune toxicant or allergen, meaning it can trigger immune reactions in some people.

Banned - Some countries and expert panels restrict or limit cosmetic use of propylparaben (for example, specific bans or limits for products for very young children and concentration limits set by safety committees).

Environmental - Studies in fish and other tests show propylparaben can affect wildlife and the environment, and regulatory reviews have noted possible environmental disruption.

Confidence: HIGH

DMDM hydantoin

🚫8/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months, Dmdm Hydantoin is best avoided. It can release formaldehyde and is known to cause skin irritation and allergic reactions, and babies have very sensitive, thin skin.

Immune system - Safety reviewers report strong evidence that DMDM Hydantoin can cause skin allergy and immune reactions in people. This is called out by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review and supported by national chemical agency findings and peer‑reviewed reports.

Irritant - There is clear human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs. That conclusion is reported by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review based on case and study data.

Cancer - High contamination concern: DMDM Hydantoin can contain or release formaldehyde, and formaldehyde is linked to cancer by international cancer evaluators. Because of this contamination risk, cancer is a real concern even though direct cancer evidence for the ingredient itself is limited.

Banned - Some governments limit or prohibit this ingredient in certain cosmetic types and set concentration limits; the Japan Ministry of Health has specific restrictions and prohibitions for some products.

Absorbed - Review notes indicate enhanced skin absorption for this ingredient, meaning it can pass through the skin and increase internal exposure—this finding is reported by industry and safety reviewers.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant, DMDM Hydantoin can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in sensitive children, as noted by safety reviews and chemical agency reports.

Confidence: HIGH

triethanolamine

🚫8/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is best avoided if you can. It can irritate sensitive baby skin and has a known risk of causing allergic reactions in some people. There is also a contamination concern (nitrosamines) during manufacturing.

Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.

Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.

Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.

Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.

Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.

Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.

Confidence: MEDIUM

methylparaben

🚨7/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) methylparaben is a preservative that has some evidence of hormone-like effects and can cause skin allergy in some people. Because baby skin is thin and more absorbent, it’s safer to avoid products containing methylparaben when possible.

Hormones - Methylparaben has been found to affect the hormone system. The European Union lists it as a human endocrine disruptor and multiple studies show hormone-like activity, so it may alter normal hormone development in children.

Confuse Hormones - Research and regulatory review note that methylparaben can act like weak hormones in the body. Peer-reviewed studies and regulatory findings show it can mimic or interfere with natural hormone signals.

Immune system - There is moderate evidence that methylparaben can trigger immune or allergic reactions in people. A clinical report found contact urticaria (an allergic skin response), showing it can affect the immune system.

Irritant - Methylparaben has been linked to skin reactions such as contact urticaria. That means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin, including babies' skin.

Eczema - Because methylparaben can cause allergic skin reactions and contact urticaria, it may trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in susceptible children.

Banned - Some authorities restrict or limit the use of parabens in certain products. For example, regional regulatory actions and safety opinions have led to limits or bans for use in products for very young children.

Long-Term Risk - Laboratory studies show methylparaben can change gene activity in human cells. Those biochemical changes suggest possible long-term effects with repeated exposure, even if direct outcomes in people are still being studied.

Confidence: HIGH

polysorbate 20

⚠️5/10

For infants (newborns, babies 0–6 months): this ingredient is often used to help mix water and oil in wipes and creams. It is not known to be highly toxic, but baby skin is very sensitive and there have been concerns about trace contaminants from manufacturing.

Cancer - The ingredient entry flags high contamination concerns for ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane—impurities that are linked to cancer risk. The industry safety review and ingredient notes also highlight these contamination issues and the need to control manufacturing impurities, so cancer risk comes from those contaminants rather than the pure ingredient itself.

Long-Term Risk - Safety notes point to data gaps and that safety assessments rely on reported ‘as used’ concentrations and manufacturing controls. Because the main concern is contamination by chemicals that can build up with repeated exposure, there is a possible long-term health risk if products contain such impurities over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)

⚠️5/10

For newborns and babies up to 6 months, topical vitamin D3 is generally low risk when used in small amounts or in products made for babies. But because infants’ skin is thinner and some countries limit its use in cosmetics, be careful and avoid using it regularly unless a doctor suggests it.

Confidence: MEDIUM

mineral oil

⚠️4/10

Mineral oil is a common baby moisturizer and can protect skin, but for newborns and babies 0–6 months there are some reasons to be careful. Studies and regulatory reviews have noted possible buildup of some mineral-oil components in body tissues and some people can have allergic or breathing reactions.

Immune system - There is evidence that mineral oil can act as an allergen or harm the immune system. Health review groups and medical literature list it as a possible immune or allergic toxicant, and workplace guidance notes strong evidence for immune effects in people.

Asthma - Mineral oil has been identified as a human respiratory allergen/toxicant, which means it can make breathing problems or asthma worse for some people. Occupational health sources report strong links to respiratory effects.

Organ Risk - Regulatory health assessments classify mineral oil as expected to be toxic or harmful to organs with repeated exposure, and list it as a medium human health priority for non-reproductive organ effects.

Builds Up - Research studies found mineral oil hydrocarbons accumulating in animal and human tissues, showing this ingredient can build up in the body over time.

Absorbed - Because mineral oil hydrocarbons have been measured inside body tissues, they can be absorbed into the body from topical use and not stay only on the skin.

Long-Term Risk - Given its tendency to accumulate in tissues and classifications showing organ toxicity concern, there is a potential for long-term health effects with repeated exposure over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

trisodium EDTA

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is low risk in safety reviews, but experts note it can help other ingredients get through the skin. Because babies’ skin is thin and still developing, we should be cautious.

Absorbed - A cosmetic safety review panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) lists trisodium EDTA as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals—and itself—pass through the skin and into the body. The CIR also notes limits on concentration and data gaps in safety testing, so there is a real chance of increased exposure, especially on babies’ thin skin or with frequent use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

cetyl alcohol

✅2/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby products. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes reactions, but baby skin is extra sensitive and some experts want more safety data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glyceryl stearate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient is commonly used in baby lotions and is usually low risk. Still, baby skin is thinner and soaks up things more easily than older children, so extra care is wise.

Confidence: MEDIUM

stearic acid

✅2/10

Stearic acid is a common ingredient in baby creams and wipes and is generally low risk. Reviews by government and industry experts find little evidence it causes cancer, strong allergic reactions, or harm to development. Because newborn skin is very delicate, we err on the side of caution for babies under 6 months.

Confidence: HIGH

vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate)

✅2/10

Vitamin A as retinyl palmitate is generally safe in topical baby products at low concentrations but excessive use may cause irritation or sensitivity in infants 0-6 months.

Confidence: HIGH

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 Vitamin A&D Cream

Is this newborn-safe? Vitamin A&D Cream

Vitamin A&D Cream is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in Vitamin A&D Cream. 3 avoid, 1 concerning, 4 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using lotion?

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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