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For toddlers (1–2 years) benzocaine is not safe to use routinely. Authorities have placed strong restrictions on this ingredient and it can cause a serious blood problem in young children.

For toddlers (children aged 1–2 years), D&C Yellow No. 10 is a synthetic skin dye that raises moderate safety concerns. It has official use limits and reported contamination issues, plus some studies link it to mild irritation, allergic reactions, and low-to-moderate nervous system or hormone effects. It’s not a must-have ingredient and safer, dye-free options exist.

Red 40 is a synthetic dye not recommended for baby skin due to allergy and irritation risk likely used for color

Natural flavor is a vague term for various plant or animal derived compounds. It may cause skin irritation or allergies in sensitive babies. Used for scent in baby products.

FD and C blue no 1 is a synthetic dye rarely used in baby topicals safety data for infants is limited may cause skin reactions

For toddlers (1-2 years), benzyl alcohol is commonly used in small amounts in creams and lotions. The biggest concern is that it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some children. At low levels it is often tolerated, but extra care is recommended for young children.

For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is usually low risk in small amounts in skin products. The biggest worry is that some products can contain manufacturing impurities (like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane) that you don’t want on a young child’s skin.

For toddlers (1–2 years) propylene glycol is usually low risk at small amounts. It can cause skin or eye irritation in some children and may help other chemicals soak into the skin more easily.

For toddlers (1–2 years) polysorbate 80 is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in baby or child skin products. The ingredient itself rarely causes serious problems, but there is a concern that it can carry trace contaminants if manufacturing controls are not good.

Carbomer homopolymer type B is a common thickening agent in baby lotions and wipes. It is very safe for topical use on 1-2 year old babies with minimal irritation risk.

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.

For toddlers (1-2 years), saccharin on the skin is considered very low risk. Major health groups say it is unlikely to cause cancer and it does not build up in the body. Overall, it is low concern when used in small amounts on the skin.