burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 12 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash contains 19 ingredients. 2 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

origanum vulgare leaf oil
🚨6/10
Origanum vulgare leaf oil is oregano oil which can be irritating and allergenic for young children likely used as fragrance or preservative
Irritant - Oregano leaf oil contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin. Topical use can cause redness, burning, or rashes.
Confidence: HIGH
thyme oil
🚨6/10
Thyme oil can cause skin irritation and sensitization especially in young children. It is likely used for fragrance or antimicrobial properties in shampoo and bodywash.
Confidence: HIGH
lactic acid
⚠️4/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) lactic acid is not automatically dangerous but needs caution. Small amounts in gentle, rinse-off products or low-concentration lotions are usually OK. Strong acids, professional peels, or high-strength leave-on products are not recommended for young children.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.
Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.
Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lauryl lactyl lactate
⚠️4/10
Lauryl lactyl lactate is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo
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
thymus vulgaris
✅3/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), thyme extract is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. However, some children can get a skin allergy or irritation from plant extracts like thyme.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
caprylyl capryl glucoside
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this is generally safe when used in normal cleansers and mild skin products. It is a gentle soap-like ingredient with low overall safety concerns, but a small number of people can get skin reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
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
lauric acid
✅1/10
For children aged 2 to 5 years (toddlers and young kids), lauric acid is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s a fatty acid found in coconut oil and many gentle skin products.
No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
oryza sativa
✅1/10
Oryza Sativa Rice Extract is commonly used as a skin conditioning agent and is considered very safe for topical use in young children
No Known Risk - Rice extract is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
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 cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein
✅1/10
For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this is a very mild cleanser made from soy and coconut. It is generally safe in rinse-off products like baby shampoo or body wash and has a low concern profile in the supplied ingredient data.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immunity, and developmental or reproductive effects) and no higher-level warnings or use restrictions. In short, no meaningful health risks were identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl glutamate
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is generally safe in rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes. It works as a gentle cleanser and has low concern for cancer, allergy, or developmental harm.
No Known Risk - Formal cosmetic safety reviews find this ingredient safe for use in skin products when used within set limits. The only issues noted are low-level concerns for mild skin or eye irritation and standard use restrictions, and no higher hazards were identified. Based on those assessments, there are no real, above‑low health risks flagged for children from typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl lactylate
✅1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
xanthan gum
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), xanthan gum is usually safe when used in creams, lotions and baby wipes. It thickens products and mainly stays on the skin. Most children do not have problems with it.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
rice extract
✅1/10
Rice extract is generally safe and used for soothing and moisturizing in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It poses no significant risk for 2-5 year olds.
Confidence: HIGH
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 shampoo & wash

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

burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash. 2 concerning, 2 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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