burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

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

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Safe for preschoolers to use burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash contains 17 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

coco-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

phenoxyethanol

✅3/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

ascorbyl palmitate

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this vitamin C form is generally low risk when used in normal, low-strength skin products. But a lab study found it can make skin cells more likely to be damaged by UV-B light, and safety reviewers set limits on how much can be used. So we recommend being cautious.

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

potassium sorbate

✅2/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), potassium sorbate is usually safe in small amounts in creams and lotions. The biggest issue is that it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some children.

Confidence: HIGH

propanediol

✅2/10

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), propanediol is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in creams, lotions or wipes. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation and may help other ingredients pass through the skin more easily, so it needs a little extra caution with young children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

disodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe when used in rinse-off products like gentle shampoos and body washes. Serious risks are very unlikely, but it can sometimes cause mild irritation, especially if it gets in the eyes.

No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.

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

hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate

✅1/10

For kids aged 2–5 (toddlers, preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe when used in normal skin products. It’s a moisturizer and product stabilizer and has low flags for cancer, allergies, and developmental concerns in the safety listing we reviewed.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews for this topical ingredient report only low-level concerns across cancer, allergy/immune, reproductive/developmental, and use-restriction categories, and no other hazard flags are listed. In other words, current ingredient assessments do not identify meaningful health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

lecithin

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), lecithin in creams is usually low risk. It helps products feel smooth and holds ingredients together. Still, some children can get allergic reactions, and there are reports about contamination and about lecithin helping other ingredients get through the skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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 cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For children 2-5 years (toddlers, preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe in topical cleansers and rinse-off products. It’s mild and not linked to cancer or major allergic or developmental concerns.

No Known Risk - Independent cosmetic safety reviewers and a European chemical regulator evaluated this ingredient. They found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits, said it is not likely to cause cancer, and noted only small, limited signs of eye or skin irritation. No higher-level health concerns were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium PCA

✅1/10

Sodium PCA is a skin moisturizer that is usually safe for toddlers and preschoolers when used on the skin. Most safety reviews find low risk for cancer, allergy, or harm to growth. The main concern is possible contamination during manufacturing (nitrosamines), so quality and purity matter.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

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 burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

Preschooler-safe? burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash

Use caution with burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in burt's bees BABY foaming shampoo & wash. 1 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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.