baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

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

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Safe for preschoolers to use baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash contains 18 ingredients. 7 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 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
lavandula angustifolia lavender oil
⚠️5/10
Lavender flower oil can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in young children and is used for fragrance
Irritant - Lavender oil can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, as documented in dermatological studies.
Hormones - Some studies have suggested that topical lavender oil may have hormone-disrupting effects, such as prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, indicating a potential risk for hormone disruption in babies.
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
lavandula hybrida oil
⚠️4/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), lavandin oil is usually low risk but not without concerns. Most data show low risk for cancer or long-term poisoning, but there are reports it may affect hormones in a few children and it can irritate sensitive skin.
Hormones - A 2019 review and case reports found that lavandin/lavender products showed estrogen-like activity and were linked to early breast changes in children. That means this oil can affect normal hormone development.
Confuse Hormones - Laboratory and clinical reports showed the oil can act like estrogen in the body, which can confuse normal hormone signals during growth and puberty.
Absorbed - This ingredient is used on skin and is also noted as being used in food/additives, so the body can get exposed by skin contact or ingestion according to regulatory notes.
Confidence: MEDIUM
linalool
⚠️4/10
Linalool is a scent ingredient used in perfumes and many skin products. For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), it can cause skin allergies in some children, so it should be used with care.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.
Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.
Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.
Confidence: HIGH
linalyl acetate
⚠️4/10
For preschool children (2–5 years), linalyl acetate can cause skin allergies in some kids. It is not generally linked to cancer or developmental harm, but it can become a strong skin allergen if it oxidizes on exposure to air.
Immune system - Linalyl acetate can turn into strong contact allergens when it oxidizes in air. This allergy risk is noted by regulatory and health authorities, which list it as a human allergen/toxicant and flag immunotoxicity concerns.
Irritant - Oxidized linalyl acetate is linked to skin reactions and dermal toxicity in people. Testing and safety reviews report it can cause contact dermatitis and other skin irritation after topical use.
Eczema - Because it can form potent contact allergens on air exposure, this ingredient can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse, as noted in clinical reports and chemical safety assessments.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polysorbate 24
⚠️4/10
Polysorbate 24 is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of polysorbate 20 or 60
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
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
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 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
butyrospermum parkii shea oil
✅1/10
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Oil is shea oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use
No Known Risk - Shea oil is widely used in baby 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. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it associated with long-term or systemic health effects. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
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
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
sorbitan caprylate
✅1/10
For preschoolers (children aged 2–5 years) Sorbitan Caprylate is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. Most safety reviews find low concern for cancer, allergy, and reproductive effects. Because product safety reviews rely on reported use levels, a bit of extra caution is reasonable for young children.
No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects. Industry safety assessments note some data gaps about exact use concentrations and recommend limits in products, but they did not identify any health hazards at typical use. Based on the available safety reviews, no specific risks have been found for normal skin use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in skin products made by reputable brands. It’s commonly used to help products stay stable and help preservatives work better.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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

Common Questions About baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

Preschooler-safe? baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash. 7 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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