Johnson's baby cream

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Is this toddler-safe to use Johnson's baby cream?

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NOT RECOMMENDED

Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's baby cream contains 16 ingredients. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 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

Steareth-21

⚠️4/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), Steareth-21 is usually low risk but there are contamination worries. Use with caution on young children’s skin.

Cancer - The ingredient record lists high contamination concerns for ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane as possible manufacturing impurities. Those contaminants are known by public health authorities to be linked to cancer, so contaminated batches of this ingredient could raise a cancer risk.

Environmental - A government environmental agency flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may harm fish, plants, or other wildlife if released to the environment.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

✅3/10

This chamomile extract is usually gentle and often used to calm skin. For toddlers (1-2 years) it is mostly safe, but a small number of people can get skin allergies or sensitivities.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.

Confidence: HIGH

Petrolatum

✅3/10

Purified white petrolatum is generally safe for toddlers (1–2 years) when used as a thin, protective layer on small areas of skin.

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

Steareth-2

✅3/10

For toddlers (1-2 years): generally low concern when used in normal skin products. The biggest issue is possible contamination from manufacturing (ethoxylation residues) and a small chance of mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby products. It can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and, rarely, cause allergic skin reactions.

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

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

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

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

Stearyl Alcohol

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years old), stearyl alcohol in creams and lotions is usually safe when used in normal baby products. It helps make products feel smooth and stay on the skin. Most of the bigger health risks have been assessed as low, but it can irritate the skin, eyes, or breathing in some children.

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral oil

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), mineral oil used on the skin is usually safe and works well to help dry skin. Most everyday, cosmetic-grade mineral oils are low risk for this age.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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 Johnson's baby cream

Toddler-friendly? Johnson's baby cream

Johnson's baby cream is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in Johnson's baby cream. 1 concerning, 1 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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