Baby Loved Diaper Rash Cream

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), potassium hydroxide can be irritating. It’s less risky than for babies under 2, but it still can cause skin or eye irritation if the product is not made to control its strength.

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years): phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually okay when products keep it at low levels (around 1% or less). The main risk is that it can irritate skin, eyes, or cause redness for some children.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is usually low risk for causing irritation or allergy when used on normal, unbroken skin. The main worry is that it can sometimes be contaminated with chemicals called ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

For toddlers and preschoolers, a small amount of high‑quality white petroleum jelly is generally safe to protect dry or irritated skin.

Aloe vera extract is commonly used in baby products for soothing skin and is generally safe for ages 2-5 years

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.

For children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), mineral oil used occasionally on normal skin is generally low risk. It works as a moisturizer and skin protectant.

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is an ingredient that helps mix oil and water in creams. For 2–5 year olds (toddlers, preschool children), it is generally low risk when used in normal skin products on unbroken skin.

Zinc oxide is generally safe for 2 to 5 year olds when used on skin. It acts as a barrier and is used in diaper creams and sunscreens.

Yellow wax is another name for beeswax commonly used as an emollient and thickener in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

Vitamin E Acetate is commonly used as an antioxidant in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5): microcrystalline wax is generally safe when used on the skin. It acts as a protective, waxy layer and is not linked to cancer or allergies in the reviewed information. Some studies and reviews do note that related mineral-oil components can build up in body tissues, so we take a few simple precautions.

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.