Baby Shampoo + Wash

Ylang ylang is a fragrant essential oil with potential skin sensitization and irritation risks especially in young children. It is likely used for fragrance in baby products.

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this oil can cause allergic skin reactions in some kids. Other serious risks are listed as low, but a government source also notes possible organ effects and environmental concerns. Overall, it’s a moderate concern for this age group.

Water Aqua Eau is simply water, used as a solvent and base in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for topical use on 2-5 year olds.

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.

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.

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.

For preschool children (2–5 years old), this preservative is generally low risk when used in skin products that follow normal safety limits. It’s used to stop bacteria and mold from growing in creams and lotions. Reviews by government and scientific panels find low concern for cancer, allergy, and developmental issues at the small amounts used in cosmetics.

Vanillin is a fragrance ingredient. For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), it is generally low risk for long-term harm, but some kids can get a skin allergy or irritation from it.

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and young children), anisaldehyde is considered low risk when used on the skin. Public safety reviews find little evidence of serious harm, but some kids can have sensitive skin or allergies.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), benzyl acetate used on the skin in normal amounts is low risk. It’s commonly used for scent and is generally considered safe by safety agencies. There is a small, low-level signal for possible hormonal effects, so we take a cautious approach for young children.

For children 2–5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), decyl glucoside is a gentle soap-like ingredient used to clean hair and skin. Most kids tolerate it well, but a few people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

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.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), glycolipids are generally safe and low risk when used on the skin in normal baby or child products.

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.

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), magnesium chloride used on the skin is generally safe. It’s a simple salt often used to keep products stable and help skin hold moisture. Major health concerns are low according to official sources.

Sodium gluconate is usually safe for kids aged 2–5 when it’s in small amounts in creams or lotions. It helps keep a product working properly and is not expected to cause serious problems for most children.

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a mild cleaner and helps mix oil and water in lotions and wipes. Most kids tolerate it well.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) squalane is usually safe. It’s a moisturizing oil that rarely irritates skin or causes allergies.

For children 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It is not known to build up in the body and is not linked to cancer or developmental harm at normal product levels. The main issue is that some people can be allergic to it.