Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm

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Safe for preschoolers to use Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm?

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm contains 21 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
⚠️4/10
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzyl Alcohol
3/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), benzyl alcohol in small amounts in skin products is usually okay, but it can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some kids. Children with sensitive skin or eczema are more likely to react.
Confidence: HIGH
Citric Acid
2/10
For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), citric acid in small amounts found in wipes, lotions, and bath products is usually safe. It can sometimes cause mild stinging or irritation, especially on very sensitive or broken skin.
Confidence: HIGH
Ethylhexylglycerin
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5): usually safe in small amounts in lotions, creams, and wipes. Most children will not have a problem, but a few people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Hydroxide
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient can be safe when it’s used in very small amounts and the final product is pH-balanced for skin. It is a strong chemical by itself and can irritate or burn if concentrated or not properly neutralized.
Confidence: HIGH
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
1/10
Oat Kernel Extract is commonly used for soothing skin and is considered very safe for topical use in children
No Known Risk - Oat kernel extract 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, except in rare cases of oat allergy. For the general population, it does not pose known risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
1/10
For 2-5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), oat kernel oil is usually safe and can help moisturize and calm dry or irritated skin when used in small amounts on normal, unbroken skin.
No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety experts show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for oat kernel oil used on skin. The safety panel notes some data gaps and that makers may limit concentration or purity, but no clear hazards at normal topical use were found.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzoic Acid
1/10
For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), benzoic acid used at the low levels normally found in skin creams and lotions is usually low risk. It is a common preservative and is not known to cause cancer or major developmental harms at those uses. However, some countries and safety reviewers set limits on how it is used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is very low risk when used on the skin. It works as a gentle, lightweight skin oil and is not known to cause cancer, developmental issues, or strong allergic reactions in typical skincare use.
Confidence: HIGH
Ceramide NP
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), Ceramide NP is generally safe when used in normal amounts in creams or wipes. It helps repair and protect the skin and has a low risk of serious effects.
No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
Cetearyl Alcohol
1/10
Cetearyl alcohol is a mild fatty alcohol used to soften and thicken lotions and creams. For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) it is usually safe on the skin and is not commonly linked to serious harms.
Confidence: HIGH
Cetyl Alcohol
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. It helps moisturize and thicken creams. Reactions are uncommon but possible.
Confidence: HIGH
Dimethicone
1/10
Dimethicone is commonly used in creams and lotions for children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers) and is usually gentle and safe on normal skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and rarely causes reactions. There are, however, some concerns about small amounts of related chemicals or impurities that can come from manufacturing and about environmental persistence.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Dipotassium Phosphate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is generally safe in creams and lotions at the low levels usually used. It is not linked to cancer or developmental harm, but it can sometimes cause mild irritation in sensitive people.
No Known Risk - A government food-safety agency has cleared dipotassium phosphate for limited use in foods. A national environmental agency reviewed it and found it is not expected to be toxic, is a low human-health priority, and is not likely to build up in the body. A cosmetic safety review noted irritation data are not fully assessed, but there is no clear evidence of harm. Taken together, current expert reviews show no known health risks for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Glycerin
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years old), glycerin used in lotions and wipes is generally safe. It helps skin hold moisture and rarely causes harm.
Confidence: HIGH
Potassium Phosphate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), potassium phosphate used on the skin is low risk. It’s commonly used to help balance product pH and isn’t linked to cancer, allergy, or developmental harm in the reviewed data.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews do not show any concerns above a low level. The U.S. food safety authority says this ingredient is safe for limited use in food. Environment Canada finds it is not expected to be toxic and is not likely to build up in the body or environment. A cosmetic safety review notes that irritation data are limited, but experts did not identify stronger hazards. Because no risks above low were found, no other labels apply.
Confidence: HIGH
Stearic Acid
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), stearic acid is generally safe on the skin when used in normal baby or children’s creams and wipes. It has low concerns for cancer, allergies, or developmental effects according to regulatory reviews.
Confidence: HIGH
p-Anisic Acid
1/10
For children 2–5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), P-anisic acid is usually low risk when it appears in small amounts in skin products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Hexyldecanol
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), hexyldecanol is generally considered low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. Serious problems are rare, but a few reports show it can cause skin reactions in sensitive people.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
0/10
For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), plain water used on the skin is very safe. Water by itself does not cause harm and is commonly the main ingredient in wipes and lotions.
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
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
0/10
Colloidal oatmeal is generally safe for children 2-5 years (toddlers, preschoolers). It’s often used to soothe dry, itchy or irritated skin.
No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm

Preschooler-safe? Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm

Use caution with Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in Aveeno baby daily moisture healthy start newborn balm. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using lotion?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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