Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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Safe for preschoolers to use Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo contains 17 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

Fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergies in 2-5 year olds. It is likely included for fragrance but should be used with caution.

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

⚠️4/10

For 2–5 year olds (preschool children), this ingredient is usually okay when it’s in products you rinse off, like kids’ shampoos and body washes. A small number of children can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

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

C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is usually safe in skin products when used as directed. The main concerns are possible mild irritation for sensitive children and the chance of contamination from manufacturing (examples: methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, benzene).

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Coco-Glucoside

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), Coco‑Glucoside is generally gentle and low risk when used in everyday cleansers and shampoos. It is commonly used in children’s wipes and washes.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Benzoate

✅2/10

For children ages 2-5 (toddlers, preschoolers), sodium benzoate is usually safe in small amounts when it's in products made for kids. Big safety reviewers and government agencies generally see low risk at the low levels used in lotions and wipes, but there are rules that limit how much can be used.

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

Acrylates

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), Acrylates Copolymer is usually low risk when used in normal skin products. The biggest issues are possible skin or eye irritation and rare contamination from leftover chemicals used in making the ingredient.

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

Glyceryl Oleate

✅1/10

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), glyceryl oleate is generally safe when used in creams or lotions meant for kids. It is not linked to cancer or major long-term harm at normal use levels, but it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

✅1/10

This ingredient is a mild conditioner used in shampoos and washes and is generally considered low risk for toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years). Most experts say it is safe when used in normal rinse-off products.

Confidence: HIGH

Oat Kernel Extract

✅1/10

Oat kernel extract is usually gentle and used to calm and moisturize young children's skin. For most 2–5 year olds it is safe when used in normal skin products.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) find this oat kernel extract safe for topical use and list only low-level concerns. There is no strong evidence of cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm from using it on the skin. A small number of people with oat allergy could react, and some products may have concentration limits, but for most children this ingredient is considered low risk when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyquaternium-10

✅1/10

Polyquaternium-10 is generally safe for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) when used as part of normal skin and hair products. It rarely irritates and is commonly used to make hair soft and skin feel smooth.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Chloride

✅1/10

For kids aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), sodium chloride (table salt) used on the skin in normal product amounts is very low risk. It is commonly used to make solutions gentle and to adjust product thickness, and health authorities consider it safe for limited use.

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 Lauroamphoacetate

✅1/10

For preschoolers (ages 2–5), this is a mild cleansing ingredient and is usually safe when it is in rinse-off products like shampoo or body wash. Some reports show it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and there are concerns about trace impurities, so a little caution is wise.

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

✅0/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), oat extract is usually safe and soothing. Most kids can use it without problems.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews note only low-level concerns (small risk of allergic reaction and some limits on how it can be used) and say the ingredient is safe for skin products when used within set limits. No higher-risk findings were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo

Preschooler-safe? Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo

Use caution with Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in Aveeno baby daily moisture wash & shampoo. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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