burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

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

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Is this toddler-safe to use burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash contains 17 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

coco-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

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

ascorbyl palmitate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), ascorbyl palmitate is generally low risk when used in small amounts on normal, unbroken skin. However, lab studies show it can increase damaging molecules in skin cells after strong sun (UV-B) exposure, and some product-safety reviewers recommend limits or further safety data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

lecithin

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): Lecithin is usually safe when used on the skin in normal baby products. Most toddlers won't have problems, but some children can be allergic and there is a manufacturing contamination concern to be aware of.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

propanediol

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), propanediol is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in skincare. It helps products stay smooth and hold moisture. Some children may get mild redness or stinging, so watch your child the first few times you use it.

Confidence: MEDIUM

disodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years): this is a gentle cleaning ingredient commonly used in baby shampoos and washes. It’s considered low risk for long‑term harm, but like any cleanser it can sometimes irritate eyes or very sensitive skin.

No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.

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

hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years old), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It acts like a moisturizer and stabilizer and is not linked to serious harms in the provided safety data.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews for this topical ingredient report only low-level concerns across cancer, allergy/immune, reproductive/developmental, and use-restriction categories, and no other hazard flags are listed. In other words, current ingredient assessments do not identify meaningful health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium chloride

✅1/10

Sodium chloride is ordinary salt. For toddlers (1–2 years) it is generally safe in the tiny amounts used in skin products. It is a low-risk ingredient and is not thought to cause long-term harm.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle washing ingredient and is generally safe in rinse-off products made for children. It’s considered low risk for long-term health problems.

No Known Risk - Independent cosmetic safety reviewers and a European chemical regulator evaluated this ingredient. They found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits, said it is not likely to cause cancer, and noted only small, limited signs of eye or skin irritation. No higher-level health concerns were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium PCA

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), Sodium PCA is generally safe and works as a moisturizer to help the skin stay hydrated. It is low risk for everyday use in products made for children.

Confidence: HIGH

tocopherol

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (1–2 years old), tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is usually safe. It helps protect oils and soften skin. Most children will not have problems, but a small number can get a rash or irritation.

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 burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

Toddler-friendly? burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

Use caution with burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash. 1 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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.