SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this toddler-safe to use SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK contains 21 ingredients. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 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
cocamidopropyl 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
n-methyl taurine
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what n-methyl taurine is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
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
peg-150 distearate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually low risk. It works as a gentle mixing agent in creams and lotions. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible small amounts of manufacturing impurities that should be removed before the product is sold.
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
butyrospermum parkii (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
capric acid
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old), capric acid (also called decanoic acid) is generally safe when used in everyday skin products. It’s a fatty acid that helps soften and condition skin and is judged to be low risk for serious harms.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic acid
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), caprylic acid is usually safe in skin products at the low levels typically used. Authorities that review ingredient safety consider it low risk for cancer and long-term harm. The main issue reported is mild irritation for some people.
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
glycol distearate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old) Glycol Distearate is generally safe to use on the skin. It is used to make creams and shampoos feel and look better and is not known to cause cancer or strong allergic reactions at normal levels.
Confidence: HIGH
honey
✅1/10
For toddlers and young children (1–2 years), using honey on the skin is usually safe and can help moisturize or soothe dry areas. However, a small number of people can have allergic skin reactions, and there are minor contamination notes in scientific reviews.
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
olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
✅1/10
Organic olive oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and is commonly used in baby care products
No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
polyquaternium-10
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), polyquaternium-10 is usually safe in small amounts in shampoos, conditioners and lotions. Most safety summaries show low concern when it is used at the usual small levels in personal care products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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 isethionate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) sodium isethionate is generally safe, especially in rinse-off products like baby shampoos and washes. It’s a mild cleanser and not expected to cause long-term harm.
No Known Risk - Expert reviews and regulatory assessments find no meaningful health hazards for sodium isethionate when used on the skin. A Canadian assessment concluded it is not expected to cause organ harm, is not persistent or likely to build up in the environment, and is not an environmental toxin. A cosmetic safety panel found it safe for use in cosmetics when used within concentration limits. Mild skin or eye irritation has been noted but the overall evidence points to low concern, so no specific health risks are identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl isethionate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this is a gentle cleanser ingredient used in shampoos and body washes. It is considered low risk when used in rinse-off products, but young children's skin can still be sensitive.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic and environmental authorities found no health concerns above a low level for normal topical use. A cosmetic safety panel said it is safe in products with some concentration limits, and a Canadian environmental review found no organ harm, no persistence, and no buildup in the body. A small note about possible mild skin or eye irritation exists but was not rated above low. Because no hazards were flagged above low, there are no known real risks for children from typical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium methyl lauroyl taurate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) this is a very low-risk cleansing ingredient. It’s used in gentle baby wipes and shampoos and is considered safe at the small amounts usually used in those products.
No Known Risk - A cosmetics safety review found this ingredient safe for topical use when it is used at the right amounts and formulated to avoid irritation. Reviews did not find any higher-than-low concerns for cancer, hormone effects, or reproductive/developmental harm. Minor irritation potential has been noted in some assessments, but overall no clear health risks were identified when the ingredient is properly formulated.
Confidence: HIGH
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
✅1/10
Sweet almond oil is a common gentle emollient used in baby products. It is generally safe for topical use on 1-2 year olds with low allergenic risk.
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 SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

Toddler-friendly? SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK. 1 concerning, 2 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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