baby JERGENS Calming Lotion

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Is this toddler-safe to use baby JERGENS Calming Lotion?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 42 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: baby JERGENS Calming Lotion contains 27 ingredients. 2 concerning, 8 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (27 found)

citronellol

🚨6/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) Citronellol can cause skin allergies and irritation. The chance of a reaction is moderate — more likely if your child has eczema or very sensitive skin.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.

Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.

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

alpha-isomethyl ionone

⚠️5/10

For 1–2 year old toddlers: this scent ingredient can cause skin allergies. It isn’t linked to cancer or developmental harm in the available data, but it often causes redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive children.

Irritant - This chemical is listed as a known human allergen and as causing dermal reactions by multiple regulatory bodies (the EU cosmetics listing and fragrance industry guidance, with strong evidence noted by the U.S. EPA). That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rash after contact.

Immune system - Several authorities identify this ingredient as an allergen or possible immune-system toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the EPA, and related fragrance regulators), so it can trigger immune responses rather than being inert on the skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is flagged for causing skin allergy and limited dermal toxicity by agencies such as ECHA and the EU cosmetics framework, it can worsen or trigger eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive children.

Environmental - An environmental agency has identified this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or the environment if released, so there is some ecological concern with its use.

Confidence: HIGH

hexyl cinnamal

⚠️5/10

For toddlers (1-2 years): Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance chemical that can cause allergic skin reactions and irritation. It is not ideal for regular use on young children’s skin.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as an allergen. The EU cosmetics rules list it as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency shows limited but real evidence of skin and immune system reactions. Because the data mark allergies as a high concern, people (including children) with sensitive skin could get rashes or other allergic responses.

Hormones - Animal studies reviewed by the U.S. EPA found signs of endocrine disruption at moderate doses. That means the chemical can change normal hormone signals in the body, which could be important for growing children even if human evidence is limited.

Organ Risk - The European Chemicals Agency has classified this ingredient as toxic or harmful in some assessments for non-reproductive organs. That suggests repeated or high exposure could hurt organs (for example liver, lungs, or kidneys) even though some other agencies view the risk differently.

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

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

limonene

⚠️5/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): limonene can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some children. It is a moderate concern — not the most dangerous ingredient, but use cautiously.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

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

ceteareth-20

⚠️4/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), Ceteareth-20 is not among the highest-risk ingredients, but it carries some avoidable risks. It can contain trace impurities and may help other substances pass through a child’s skin, so extra caution is warranted for little ones.

Cancer - The ingredient assessment lists contamination by ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Those contaminants are linked to cancer by health authorities, so their presence here is a real cancer concern.

Absorbed - A safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) flags this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals get through the skin and into the body, raising exposure risk.

Long-Term Risk - Because this ingredient can boost skin absorption and it can be contaminated with harmful chemicals, repeated use could raise health risks over time according to the ingredient assessment and safety review.

Confidence: HIGH

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

coumarin

✅3/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), coumarin can cause skin allergies in some children. The main worry is allergic reactions and the ingredient can make it easier for other things to get through the skin. Overall danger is moderate and mostly about skin reactions, not cancer.

Confidence: MEDIUM

phenoxyethanol

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) phenoxyethanol is usually safe in skin products when used at the low levels manufacturers follow (around 1% or less). It helps prevent germs in creams and lotions. The main issue is that it can sometimes cause skin irritation or, rarely, allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium hydroxide

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), small amounts of this ingredient in finished, well‑formulated products are usually low risk. It becomes dangerous if present at high strength because it can burn or strongly irritate skin and eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): generally low risk. This ingredient helps thicken creams and wipes and usually stays on the skin surface. Most kids won’t absorb much of it.

Confidence: MEDIUM

dimethicone

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), dimethicone is usually safe on the skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and is commonly used in baby creams and diaper creams. Serious health risks are considered low, but there are some concerns about impurities and environmental persistence raised by government and safety reviewers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

isopropyl myristate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk and often used to make skin feel soft. Most children will not have a problem, but some people can get contact rashes and it can help other ingredients pass through the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

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

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

cetearyl alcohol

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (1-2 years) cetearyl alcohol is usually safe when applied to the skin. It is a moisturizing, non-greasy ingredient used in lotions and creams and has a low reported risk in safety reviews.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), cetyl alcohol is usually safe. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes problems. Most children won’t have any reaction, but kids with very sensitive skin or eczema may be more likely to react.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl esters

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 year olds), cetyl esters are generally safe when used on the skin. They are a waxy ingredient that helps soften and smooth skin and have low signs of serious harm in safety reviews. Most children will not have problems from normal, short-term use.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews — an industry cosmetic safety panel and a Canadian environmental review — found only low-level concerns and concluded the ingredient is acceptable for use in cosmetics with concentration limits. They did not find evidence of organ damage, cancer, or lasting environmental harm. There are some limited data gaps and minor notes about possible skin/eye irritation, but no hazards above 'low' were reported, so no real risks were identified for typical topical use on children.

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 stearate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) glyceryl stearate is generally safe. It helps creams and wipes feel smooth and usually does not cause serious problems. Most experts say the chance of long-term harm or cancer is very low.

Confidence: HIGH

hydroxyacetophenone

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually safe in small amounts in skincare. Serious problems are rare, but a few people have had skin reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

jojoba seed oil

✅1/10

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Jojoba oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use on babies and is not linked to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and does not contain known harmful chemicals. No credible studies have shown significant adverse effects in infants or children when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

shea butter

✅1/10

Shea butter is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in 1-2 year olds

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare 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. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

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 Lotion

Toddler-friendly? baby JERGENS Calming Lotion

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 27 ingredients in baby JERGENS Calming Lotion. 2 concerning, 8 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using lotion?

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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