burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 13 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash contains 19 ingredients. 2 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

thyme oil
🚨7/10
Thyme oil can cause skin irritation and sensitization in young children especially in topical products like shampoo and bodywash. Use with caution in 1-2 year olds.
Confidence: HIGH
origanum vulgare leaf oil
🚨6/10
Origanum vulgare leaf oil is oregano oil which can be irritating and allergenic for baby skin likely used as fragrance or preservative
Irritant - Oregano leaf oil contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin. Topical use can cause redness, burning, or rashes.
Confidence: HIGH
lactic acid
⚠️4/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) lactic acid is sometimes used safely in skin products at low levels, but it can irritate sensitive skin and make skin absorb more of other ingredients. It is safer here than for younger babies, but still needs caution.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.
Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.
Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.
Confidence: MEDIUM
thymus vulgaris
⚠️4/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), thyme extract is usually low risk in small amounts, but some children can get skin irritation or allergic rashes. Because younger children have more sensitive skin than older kids, we recommend being careful.
Immune system - This extract is linked to allergic reactions and immune effects. A European cosmetics review lists it as a human allergen/toxicant, and the European Chemicals Agency notes evidence of skin allergy, so it can trigger immune responses when put on skin.
Irritant - There is evidence of dermal toxicity and allergic skin reactions from regulatory reviews. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive people, including children.
Eczema - Because the ingredient can cause allergic skin reactions, it may start or make eczema and similar rashes worse. European authorities have flagged limited but real dermal allergy risks that support this concern.
Confidence: HIGH
lauryl lactyl lactate
⚠️4/10
Lauryl lactyl lactate is not a recognized ingredient in cosmetic or baby care databases it may be a misreading or typo of lauryl lactate or similar
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
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
caprylyl capryl glucoside
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), this is a mild cleansing ingredient used in shampoos, body washes, and some lotions. It is generally low risk when used in normal, child‑friendly products.
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
lauric acid
✅1/10
Lauric acid is usually safe for toddlers (1–2 years). It comes from sources like coconut oil and is used to moisturize skin or help cleansers. Experts and regulators generally consider it low risk for young children.
No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
oryza sativa
✅1/10
Oryza Sativa Rice Extract is commonly used for skin conditioning and is considered very safe for baby topical use
No Known Risk - Rice extract is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks based on current research.
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 cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is generally gentle and safe when used in rinse-off products like baby shampoo and body wash.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immunity, and developmental or reproductive effects) and no higher-level warnings or use restrictions. In short, no meaningful health risks were identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl glutamate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is generally safe and gentle. It’s a mild cleanser used in many baby and child products and has low concern for long-term health issues.
No Known Risk - Formal cosmetic safety reviews find this ingredient safe for use in skin products when used within set limits. The only issues noted are low-level concerns for mild skin or eye irritation and standard use restrictions, and no higher hazards were identified. Based on those assessments, there are no real, above‑low health risks flagged for children from typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl lactylate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old), this ingredient is usually safe when it’s used in small amounts in everyday creams, wipes, and shampoos. It’s a gentle cleaning and mixing ingredient.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
xanthan gum
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), xanthan gum used on the skin is generally safe. It’s a common ingredient in baby wipes, lotions and creams and usually does not cause irritation or allergy.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
rice extract
✅1/10
Rice extract is generally safe and used for soothing and moisturizing in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It poses no significant risk for 1-2 year olds.
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 shampoo & wash

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

burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash. 2 concerning, 3 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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