bum balm

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Safe for preschoolers to use bum balm?

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NOT RECOMMENDED

Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: bum balm contains 16 ingredients. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Symphytum Officinale Extract"

🚨6/10

For children aged 2–5 years, comfrey extract can be risky because it may contain liver-harming chemicals. Because young children absorb more through their skin, this ingredient is best avoided in regular skin products for toddlers and preschoolers.

Confidence: HIGH

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordii Oil Copolymer

⚠️4/10

Cannot clearly identify Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordii Oil Copolymer. It may be a copolymer of oils from Brassica Campestris and Aleurites Fordii but lacks clear safety data for babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Beeswax

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), beeswax used on the skin is generally safe and helps seal in moisture. Most children in this age range do well with it.

Confidence: HIGH

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

✅2/10

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is witch hazel used for soothing skin minor irritation risk in sensitive babies but generally safe in low concentrations

Confidence: HIGH

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), aloe vera leaf extract is usually safe in skin products like lotions and wipes. Serious problems are uncommon, but some children can get a skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

Althaea Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

Althaea Officinalis Extract is marshmallow root extract used for soothing skin and is considered very safe for topical use in young children

No Known Risk - Marshmallow Root Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence in scientific literature linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is commonly used in baby skincare products and has a long history of safe use. No known adverse effects have been reported for topical application on infants.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

For children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), calendula (marigold) extract is generally safe to use on the skin and is considered low risk for serious harms. It can be soothing, but a small number of children can get an allergic reaction, especially if they are sensitive to marigolds or other plants in the daisy family.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is widely used in baby care for moisturizing and is generally safe for 2-5 years unless allergic

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. Most children will not have problems, but a small number of people have had allergic reactions or mild irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for topical use in children 2-5 years old but may cause rare allergic reactions. Used as a moisturizer and skin protectant.

Confidence: HIGH

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter

✅1/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural fat used as an emollient in baby products. It is very safe and commonly used in baby lotions and wipes.

No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

✅1/10

For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), carnauba wax is generally safe on the skin. It’s a plant-based wax used to thicken or give a light protective film in creams and balms, and it is not known to cause cancer or harm development.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No medium or high concerns were found and there is no ingredient-specific evidence showing harm from normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in baby products for moisturizing. It is very safe and gentle for 2-5 year old skin.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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 when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

✅1/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered safe for topical use

Confidence: HIGH

"Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc Oxide is very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds commonly used in baby lotions and diaper rash creams as a skin protectant.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopherol

✅0/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), vitamin E (tocopherol) used in normal skin products is generally safe and gentle. It helps protect skin and oils and rarely causes problems.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Common Questions About bum balm

Preschooler-safe? bum balm

bum balm is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in bum balm. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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