Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

lotion • For 1-2 year old toddlersSkin contact 🧴

lotion

Product Images

Product Photo

Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula - Front

Tap to enlarge

Ingredient List

Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula - Ingredients

Tap to enlarge

Is this toddler-safe to use Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula?

🚫
NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 12 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula contains 24 ingredients. 2 concerning. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

Check for Different Age (6 available)

Ingredients Analysis (24 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
heliotropine
🚨6/10
Heliotropine also known as piperonal is a fragrance ingredient with sensitization risk not recommended for baby skin
Irritant - Piperonal can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, especially with repeated or prolonged topical exposure, which may be a concern for babies' delicate skin.
Confidence: HIGH
dipropylene glycol
3/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old), dipropylene glycol in creams or lotions is generally considered low risk when used in small amounts. Most safety reviews find low concern, but some manufacturing impurities and rare skin reactions have been reported.
Confidence: HIGH
propylene glycol
3/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) propylene glycol is usually low risk at small amounts. It can cause skin or eye irritation in some children and may help other chemicals soak into the skin more easily.
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
caprylyl glycol
1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) Caprylyl Glycol is generally low risk. It’s used to help moisturize skin and to boost preservation. Most children won’t have problems, but a small number can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
carbomer
1/10
For a 1-2 year old toddler, Carbomer (a common thickener in lotions and wipes) is generally considered safe for topical use. It’s not linked to cancer or developmental problems at usual levels, but there are some manufacturing-related contamination worries and a small chance of irritation.
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 caprylate
1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old): this ingredient is usually safe in skin products at normal levels. It’s used to help preserve products and soften skin. Most large reviews rate major concerns like cancer or allergy as low.
Confidence: MEDIUM
hexyldecanol
1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), hexyldecanol is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It is an ingredient that smooths and softens skin. Serious problems are uncommon but have been reported in rare cases.
Confidence: HIGH
hexyldecyl laurate
1/10
Hexyldecyl Laurate is an emollient used in baby care products with low irritation risk and good safety profile for topical use
Confidence: HIGH
isopropyl palmitate
1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) isopropyl palmitate is commonly used in lotions and wipes and is generally low risk when used in typical products. It is not linked to major long-term health problems, but it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin or contribute to clogged pores.
No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
panthenol
1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) panthenol is generally safe when used in normal baby creams, lotions or wipes. It helps skin hold moisture and supports the skin barrier. Problems are uncommon.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally safe in skin creams and lotions. Most safety checks show low concern for long-term harms. The only possible issue listed is irritation (redness, stinging), but that appears uncommon.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and screenings report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits. A cosmetic ingredient review flagged possible skin/eye/lung irritation but said the evidence is unassessed. Taken together, current data show no clear health risk from normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitol
1/10
Sorbitol is a gentle moisturizing ingredient that is usually safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It has a low risk of causing long-term harm and is often used in baby wipes and lotions.
No Known Risk - Sorbitol is generally considered safe for topical use. U.S. food regulators have cleared it for limited use in foods, and Environment Canada has said it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. Industry safety reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. Taken together, these assessments show no clear health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
soybean oil
1/10
Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby care products with low risk of irritation or allergy in 1-2 year olds
No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
squalane
1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) squalane is generally safe and gentle. It’s a common moisturizing oil that rarely causes irritation and is used in baby lotions and wipes.
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
sweet almond oil
1/10
Sweet almond oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization but avoid if nut allergy risk is present
No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.
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
octyldodecanol
1/10
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and moisturizer. It is generally safe for topical use in baby lotions for 1-2 year olds with low irritation risk.
Confidence: HIGH
calendula flower extract
1/10
Calendula flower extract is commonly used in baby lotions for its soothing and anti inflammatory properties and is considered very safe for topical use in 1 to 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 Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

Toddler-friendly? Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula. 2 concerning. 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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.