Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 18 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream contains 18 ingredients. 2 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

Lactic Acid
🚨7/10
For infants (0-6 months), lactic acid can increase skin sensitivity and may be more likely to irritate or let other things through the skin. Because newborn skin is thin and still developing, it is safer to avoid products with lactic acid unless a pediatrician tells you to use one.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.
Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.
Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Viola Tricolor Extract
🚨6/10
For infants (0–6 months) — newborns and babies — this plant extract is not well studied. Some lab and animal studies found effects on the nervous system and immune response, and plant extracts can cause skin reactions. Because babies’ skin and systems are still developing, avoid regular use on infants under 6 months.
Immune system - A lab study called "Immunosuppressive activity of an aqueous Viola tricolor herbal extract" found that this plant extract can change immune responses. That means it could weaken or change a child’s immune system if used, so families should be careful with repeated or large exposures.
Brain Development - An animal study titled "Anticonvulsant Activity of Viola tricolor against Seizures Induced by Pentylenetetrazol and Maximal Electroshock in Mice" showed effects on the nervous system at moderate doses. Because the study found brain-related activity in animals, there is a possible risk to early brain growth if children get repeated or high exposures.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
⚠️5/10
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in infants and contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids use with caution
Irritant - Topical use of borage seed oil may cause skin irritation or contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, including babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glyceryl Oleate
⚠️4/10
Glyceryl oleate is usually used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is generally okay in small amounts, but it has been reported to irritate skin or eyes in some people. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, use products with this ingredient only if they are made for babies.
Irritant - A safety review panel found strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or discomfort on sensitive baby skin or if it gets in the eyes or is inhaled during use (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Eczema - Because the ingredient is a confirmed skin irritant, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in children with sensitive skin. The same safety review cited clear human irritation evidence that supports this risk (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Asthma - The ingredient has been reported to cause lung irritation in people. That lung irritation can make breathing problems or asthma symptoms worse in children who are sensitive or already have asthma (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Environmental - A government environmental review flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may pose harms to wildlife or aquatic life if released into the environment (source: Environment Canada).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Hydrolyzed Beeswax
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): usually low risk when used a little on normal, unbroken skin, but there is a concern about contamination from pesticides in some samples. Because baby skin is delicate, we recommend being cautious.
Absorbed - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns due to pesticides. Because this is used on skin, pesticide residues on hydrolyzed beeswax could be taken in through the skin and reach the bloodstream, so this is a real exposure route for a child.
Organ Risk - The same contamination note lists pesticides as a concern. Repeated small exposures to some pesticides can harm organs like the liver or kidneys over time, so contaminated topical ingredients can pose organ risks for children with frequent use.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient data specifically calls out high pesticide contamination concerns. Long-term, low-level exposure to certain pesticide residues has been linked to lasting health effects, so ongoing use could raise long-term health risks for children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Beeswax
✅3/10
Beeswax is usually safe for newborn skin when used in small amounts as part of a cream or balm.
Confidence: MEDIUM-HIGH
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
Lanolin
✅3/10
Lanolin is generally safe as a moisturizer but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive infants especially under 6 months
Confidence: HIGH
Sesame Seed Oil
✅3/10
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is sesame oil used as an emollient. Rare allergy risk exists especially in infants. Generally safe but caution for 0-6 months.
No Known Risk - Sesame oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to major health risks such as irritation, hormone disruption, or long-term effects. Allergic reactions are possible but rare, and not enough to warrant a specific risk label based on current research.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
✅2/10
Marshmallow root extract is usually low risk and not expected to be toxic, but very young babies (0–6 months) have very sensitive skin and there’s limited testing on newborns. So it’s considered low risk but use extra caution with infants and newborns.
No Known Risk - This ingredient shows very low concern across tested areas. A government environmental health review found it is not expected to be toxic to organs and is not suspected to harm the environment, and the safety summary rated common concerns as low. Based on this information, no specific health risks were identified for topical use.
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
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
✅2/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months), this is a mild cleaning and stabilizing ingredient used in wipes and lotions. It is generally considered low risk, but very young baby skin is delicate and may be a bit more likely to get mild irritation or absorb more of a product.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
Coconut Oil
✅1/10
Coconut oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer but monitor for rare allergies
No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
✅1/10
This ingredient is a gentle plant oil ingredient used to moisturize. For newborns and babies 0–6 months it is generally very low risk when used in regular baby products made for sensitive skin.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews report only low concern for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, and developmental or reproductive effects for topical use. An industry safety panel also flagged data gaps and recommends limits on how much of the ingredient is used, and some verification programs require extra proof before allowing it. Taken together, current evidence does not show any real health risks for typical use on skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sweet Almond Oil
✅1/10
Sweet almond oil is commonly used in baby products for its moisturizing properties and is generally safe for 0-6 month babies in topical use.
No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Zinc Oxide
✅1/10
Generally safe for topical use on 0 to 6 month babies, commonly used in diaper rash creams and barrier lotions, with minimal absorption through intact skin
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Caproyl Lactylate
✅1/10
Sodium Caproyl Lactylate is a mild surfactant and emulsifier used in baby products. It is generally safe and non-irritating for 0-6 month babies in topical use.
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 Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream

Is this newborn-safe? Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream

Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in Wundschutz-creme Nappy Change Cream. 2 concerning, 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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