baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this toddler-safe to use baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 26 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash contains 18 ingredients. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

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
cocamidopropyl betaine
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old), this ingredient is commonly used in baby shampoos and washes to create foam and help clean. It is moderately safe in rinse-off products when manufacturers control impurities, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.
Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.
Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.
Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.
Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.
Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.
Confidence: HIGH
lavandula angustifolia lavender oil
⚠️5/10
Lavender oil may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in young children and is not essential in baby care products
Irritant - Lavender oil can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, as documented in dermatological studies.
Hormones - Some studies have suggested that topical lavender oil may have hormone-disrupting effects, such as prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, indicating a potential risk for hormone disruption in babies.
Confidence: HIGH
lavandula hybrida oil
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1-2 years): lavandin oil can be useful in fragranced products but may irritate sensitive skin and, in a few reported cases, has behaved like a hormone-like substance. It is safer to be cautious with little ones.
Hormones - A 2019 review and case reports found that lavandin/lavender products showed estrogen-like activity and were linked to early breast changes in children. That means this oil can affect normal hormone development.
Confuse Hormones - Laboratory and clinical reports showed the oil can act like estrogen in the body, which can confuse normal hormone signals during growth and puberty.
Absorbed - This ingredient is used on skin and is also noted as being used in food/additives, so the body can get exposed by skin contact or ingestion according to regulatory notes.
Confidence: MEDIUM
linalyl acetate
⚠️5/10
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Immune system - Linalyl acetate can turn into strong contact allergens when it oxidizes in air. This allergy risk is noted by regulatory and health authorities, which list it as a human allergen/toxicant and flag immunotoxicity concerns.
Irritant - Oxidized linalyl acetate is linked to skin reactions and dermal toxicity in people. Testing and safety reviews report it can cause contact dermatitis and other skin irritation after topical use.
Eczema - Because it can form potent contact allergens on air exposure, this ingredient can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse, as noted in clinical reports and chemical safety assessments.
Confidence: MEDIUM
linalool
⚠️4/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), linalool can cause skin allergy or irritation. It is safer than for newborns but still not ideal in daily leave-on baby products.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.
Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.
Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.
Confidence: HIGH
polysorbate 24
⚠️4/10
Polysorbate 24 is not a recognized or standard ingredient name in cosmetic or baby care products. It may be a misreading or typo of polysorbate 20 or 80.
Confidence: HIGH
citric acid
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), citric acid in normal skin products is usually safe at the low levels used. It helps control product pH and keep products stable. The biggest concern is skin or eye irritation, not long-term disease.
Confidence: HIGH
coco-glucoside
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), Coco‑Glucoside is generally safe. It is a gentle cleanser found in baby and children’s shampoos, body washes, and wipes. Most children do fine with it, but a few can get irritation or an allergic rash.
Confidence: HIGH
ethylhexylglycerin
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby products. It can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and, rarely, cause allergic skin reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium benzoate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old) sodium benzoate is usually low risk when used in small amounts in wipes, lotions or shampoos made for children. It helps prevent germs in products, but can sometimes bother sensitive skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 year olds), this ingredient is commonly used to help products stay stable and is low risk at normal use levels. Most children will not have problems, but safety reviewers have raised concerns about possible contamination and a small chance of mild irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii shea oil
✅1/10
Shea oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and is commonly used in baby care products
No Known Risk - Shea oil is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it associated with long-term or systemic health effects. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic capric triglyceride
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years): This is a gentle, lightweight oil used in many baby lotions and wipes. It is generally safe on normal toddler skin and has a very low safety concern.
Confidence: HIGH
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
glyceryl oleate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), glyceryl oleate is usually safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. It helps moisturizers and creams spread smoothly. Serious health risks are low, but it can cause skin or eye irritation in some children.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitan caprylate
✅1/10
Sorbitan Caprylate is an ingredient that helps mix oil and water in creams. For toddlers (1-2 years old), it is generally considered low risk when used in the small amounts found in normal skin products.
No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects. Industry safety assessments note some data gaps about exact use concentrations and recommend limits in products, but they did not identify any health hazards at typical use. Based on the available safety reviews, no specific risks have been found for normal skin use.
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 baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

Toddler-friendly? baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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