burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

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Is this toddler-safe to use burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE contains 23 ingredients. 23 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

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

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

glyceryl laurate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), glyceryl laurate is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in creams and lotions. It helps soften skin and keeps oil and water mixed. There is low evidence of long-term harm, but some people can get skin or eye irritation and experts recommend limits on how it’s used.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

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

aloe leaf juice

✅1/10

Aloe leaf juice is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for topical use in babies over 1 year

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

corn starch

✅1/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent and thickener in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

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

hydrolyzed jojoba esters

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), hydrolyzed jojoba esters are usually safe. They help soften skin and are not known to cause major health problems at the levels normally used in skin products. There are some limits manufacturers follow, and a few gaps in the safety data, so we stay cautious.

No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety panels found only low-level concerns and note gaps in data and limits on how much can be used in products. There is no clear evidence showing real harm from normal topical use of this ingredient, so no specific health risks are identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

jojoba esters

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), jojoba esters are generally safe when used on the skin. They are used to soften and protect skin and have a very low risk of serious harm.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety assessments by an industry safety panel show low concern for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive harm, and no clear evidence of irritation or long-term organ harm from topical use. The panel notes that safety conclusions rely on reported use concentrations and that manufacturers should provide substantiation of safe levels, but current available evaluations do not identify real health risks for children using this ingredient on skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

kaolin

✅1/10

Kaolin (a gentle clay) is generally safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It’s commonly used in wipes, creams, and powders to soak up moisture and calm the skin and is not known to cause cancer or long-term harm.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviews find kaolin is not expected to be harmful to organs, is a low human-health priority, does not build up in the body, and is not considered an environmental toxin. Some product verification programs do require extra proof before allowing it, but current safety assessments do not identify real health risks for children from topical use.

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

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

sodium stearoyl lactylate

✅1/10

Sodium stearoyl lactylate is generally safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It helps keep lotions and creams smooth and is not known to cause serious harm. A very small number of people may get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

sucrose polystearate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years old), sucrose polystearate is generally safe in creams and lotions used on normal skin. It is a common ingredient that helps make products feel smooth and stay mixed.

No Known Risk - Major ingredient safety reviews find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harm for topical use. No higher-than-low hazards or use restrictions were identified, so there are no specific health risks reported for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sucrose stearate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) sucrose stearate is generally safe when used in small amounts in baby or child skin products. It is a gentle ingredient that helps creams and wipes feel smooth.

No Known Risk - Major health concerns (cancer, allergies/immune, and developmental or reproductive effects) are rated low. A regulatory review by Environment Canada says this ingredient is not expected to be toxic, is not persistent or bioaccumulative, and is not an environmental toxin. Based on that information, no specific health or environmental risks have been identified for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sunflower seed oil

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on 1-2 year olds.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

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

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is safe for topical use on 1 to 2 year olds. It works by forming a protective barrier and acting as a physical sunscreen. Most babies tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

oat kernel flour

✅0/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), oat kernel flour is generally safe and is often used to calm and moisturize dry or irritated skin.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.

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 ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

Toddler-friendly? burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

Yes, burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE is generally considered safe for 1-2 year old toddlers based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE. 23 safe. 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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