burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

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

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

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL contains 21 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

fragrance
⚠️5/10
Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergies in 2-5 year olds. It is likely included for fragrance but should be used with caution.
Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.
Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.
Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.
Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.
Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.
Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.
Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.
Confidence: HIGH
limonene
⚠️4/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years): limonene can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive children. Many children tolerate small amounts, but because limonene can oxidize and become a stronger allergen, it’s safer to be careful.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.
Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.
Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.
Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.
Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.
Confidence: HIGH
alcohol
⚠️4/10
Alcohol is a broad term and can refer to many types of alcohols. Without specification it is unclear which alcohol is meant and it might 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
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
betaine
✅2/10
For preschoolers and young children (ages 2–5), betaine is generally low risk when used on the skin. It helps keep skin soft and hydrated. However, some reports show it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes in a few children, and the ingredient data flags possible contamination by industrial impurities during manufacturing.
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
lauryl glucoside
✅2/10
For kids 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), Lauryl Glucoside is usually safe when used in normal rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes. It has a low chance of causing serious problems but can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and rarely trigger an allergic skin reaction.
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
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 phytate
✅1/10
Sodium phytate is generally low risk for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5). In normal amounts used in creams and lotions it is unlikely to cause harm, but some safety reports show small risks for irritation and there are recommendations to limit concentrations in products.
No Known Risk - The available safety summary for this topical ingredient shows only low or limited concerns. Reports note occasional, limited eye/skin/respiratory irritation and one animal study that found tumors only at very high doses; a regulatory review lists low non‑reproductive organ toxicity and some product-use restrictions. No moderate or high level hazards were identified, so no real risks were found in the provided data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sucrose laurate
✅1/10
For children 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), sucrose laurate is usually safe. It is a mild ingredient used to help products mix and is not linked to serious health problems in ingredient safety listings.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this topical ingredient show only low concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions. No higher-risk issues were identified in the available safety summary, so there are no known health risks for typical skin use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
decyl glucoside
✅1/10
Decyl Glucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is very safe and gentle for 2-5 year old skin.
Confidence: HIGH
isoamyl laurate
✅0/10
For children ages 2 to 5 (toddlers and preschoolers), isoamyl laurate is generally very safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. Reviews by cosmetic and environmental health groups find only low-level concerns, mostly about possible mild irritation.
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
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 ORIGINAL

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

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL. 3 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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