A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this toddler-safe to use A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 39 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment contains 21 ingredients. 2 avoid, 2 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

Camphor
🚫8/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), camphor can cause allergic reactions and is limited by health authorities. It is not recommended for baby or toddler products and should be treated with caution if present.
Immune system - Camphor is listed by the EU cosmetics rules as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger allergic reactions in some people, which can affect a child’s immune response to the skin exposure.
Irritant - Because camphor is identified as a human allergen, it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes when applied to sensitive skin or to children who react to it.
Eczema - Known allergy risk from camphor can provoke or worsen eczema and contact dermatitis in children who are sensitive to it, per the EU cosmetics classification.
Banned - Health Canada restricts the use or concentration of camphor in cosmetics, so its use is limited or controlled in some countries.
Confidence: HIGH
Eucalyptus Oil
🚫8/10
Eucalyptus oil is toxic to young children even topically and can cause seizures or respiratory issues likely used for fragrance or insect repellent
Irritant - Eucalyptus oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or when used undiluted.
Asthma - The strong scent and volatile compounds in eucalyptus oil can trigger or worsen respiratory issues, including asthma, in sensitive children.
Organ Risk - Eucalyptus oil contains compounds (like eucalyptol) that can be toxic if absorbed in significant amounts through the skin, potentially affecting the liver and nervous system, especially in infants.
Absorbed - Eucalyptus oil can be absorbed through the skin, and infants have a higher risk due to their thinner skin and greater surface area to body weight ratio.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzaldehyde
🚨7/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), benzaldehyde is not recommended. It commonly causes skin allergy and irritation, and young children’s skin is more likely to react.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen by the EU cosmetics authority and is flagged as a high allergy/immunotoxicity concern in safety reviews. That means it can trigger immune reactions in some people when used on the skin.
Eczema - Because it is identified as a human allergen for skin use (per the EU cosmetics listing), it can cause or worsen skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive children or babies.
Organ Risk - Health regulators in Canada classify this chemical as expected to be toxic or harmful and give it a medium human-health priority, and safety reviews note non-reproductive organ system toxicity. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Some regulatory and verification programs restrict or limit use of this ingredient: workplace exposure limits and EU hazard rules set tight limits, and certain product verification programs prohibit it unless special safety data is supplied. That means it is restricted in some jurisdictions and product standards.
Long-Term Risk - Occupational guidance and government assessments point to workplace limits and medium priority for human health, and industry reviewers note data gaps and concentration limits. Those findings mean there is potential for health effects from repeated long-term exposure.
Confidence: HIGH
Fragrance
🚨6/10
Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in 1-2 year olds. It is often added for scent but should be used cautiously.
Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.
Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.
Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.
Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.
Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.
Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.
Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.
Confidence: HIGH
Geranium Oil
⚠️5/10
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is geranium oil which may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in babies likely used for fragrance
Irritant - Geranium oil is known to cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals and infants, due to its concentrated essential oil components.
Confidence: HIGH
Lavender Oil
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1-2 years): safer than for newborns but not completely risk-free. There are some reports of skin allergy and a few studies that suggest possible hormone-like effects in children.
Hormones - There are medical case reports and laboratory studies that link topical lavender oil to hormone changes in children, including early breast development and small breast tissue in boys. These findings show the oil can affect normal hormone development in young children.
Confuse Hormones - Research studies found that lavender oil can act like estrogen in lab tests and in reported clinical cases. That means the oil may mimic or confuse the body’s natural hormone signals.
Absorbed - Cases of hormone effects after skin use mean the oil can get through skin and reach the body. Clinical reports showing systemic effects support that topical lavender oil can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Confidence: HIGH
Acetyl Methyl Carbinol
⚠️4/10
Acetyl Methyl Carbinol is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety accurately.
Confidence: HIGH
Petrolatum
✅3/10
Purified white petrolatum is generally safe for toddlers (1–2 years) when used as a thin, protective layer on small areas of skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Lanolin
✅2/10
Lanolin is generally safe for babies over 1 year but may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals used as a moisturizer or skin protectant
Confidence: HIGH
Paraffin
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) paraffin used on the skin is usually low risk and is commonly found in creams and ointments as a moisturizer. It is considered low concern for cancer and allergies, but some studies and government reviews note it can build up in body tissues over time, so we stay cautious.
Confidence: HIGH
Potassium Sorbate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old), potassium sorbate in lotions or wipes is usually low risk at the small amounts normally used. Some children can get a skin allergy or irritation, especially on broken or very sensitive skin.
Confidence: HIGH
Sorbic Acid
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), sorbic acid is usually low risk and is used to stop products from growing bacteria. But some children can get a skin allergy or irritation from it, so it should be used carefully.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Calendula Flower Extract
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) calendula flower extract is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby or child products. Serious risks are rare. The main concern is that some children who are allergic to plants in the daisy family may get a contact rash.
Confidence: HIGH
Matricaria Flower Extract
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), chamomile flower extract is generally low risk when used on the skin in small amounts. It can help calm mild redness or irritation but can rarely cause a rash or swelling in children who are allergic to daisies or ragweed.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.
Confidence: HIGH
Candelilla Wax
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old) this wax is generally safe on the skin. It’s commonly used in lotions and balms and is rated low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects in public safety listings.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.
Confidence: HIGH
Cod Liver Oil
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), topical cod liver oil is generally low risk. Government reviews find it unlikely to cause poisoning or long-term harm. However, some children can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glycerin
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), glycerin is commonly used and considered low risk when included in normal baby products like lotions, wipes, and diaper creams. It helps skin stay hydrated and is rarely a problem.
Confidence: HIGH
Microcrystalline Wax
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), microcrystalline wax is usually low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It helps thicken and moisturize products. Some government reviews and lab studies note that related waxy petroleum components can build up in body tissues, but direct harm at typical skin use in toddlers is considered low.
Confidence: HIGH
Mineral Oil
✅1/10
Mineral oil is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in 1-2 year olds
Confidence: HIGH
Oat Kernel Flour
✅0/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), oat kernel flour is generally safe and is often used to calm and moisturize dry or irritated skin.
No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
✅0/10
Water is very safe for toddlers (1-2 years old) to have on their skin. It is the main base in wipes and baby lotions and is not considered harmful when used as intended.
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 A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

Toddler-friendly? A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment. 2 avoid, 2 concerning, 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 1-2 year old toddlers. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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