baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this kid-friendly to use baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash contains 18 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume is a common ingredient in baby products for scent but can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive children aged 5 and above. Use 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

linalool

⚠️4/10

For school-age children (5+ years), linalool can usually be used safely in small amounts, but it can cause skin allergy or irritation in some kids. The biggest issue seen is allergic reactions, not cancer or long-term harm.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

Confidence: HIGH

polysorbate 24

⚠️4/10

Polysorbate 24 is not a recognized or standard ingredient name in cosmetic or baby care products. It may be a misreading or typo of polysorbate 20 or 80.

Confidence: HIGH

cocamidopropyl betaine

✅3/10

For children 5 years and older, this ingredient is usually OK in shampoos and washes that are rinsed off. It helps make foam and clean without being very harsh for most kids. A small number of people can get skin irritation or allergic rashes, and regulators have raised concerns about possible contaminants from manufacturing.

Confidence: HIGH

lavandula hybrida oil

✅3/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age children), lavandin (Lavandula Hybrida) oil used in small amounts in finished products is usually low risk. However, there are limited reports suggesting lavender-type oils may sometimes act like hormones in young children, so use them with caution.

Confidence: MEDIUM

linalyl acetate

✅3/10

Linalyl acetate is a fragrance chemical. For school-age children (5+, kids, children, young children), it is usually low risk for serious harm but can cause skin allergies in some people, especially after it reacts with air.

Confidence: HIGH

citric acid

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), citric acid in everyday skincare like wipes, shampoos and lotions is usually safe when used at the low levels found in those products. It may sting if it gets in the eyes or is placed on sore or broken skin.

Confidence: HIGH

coco-glucoside

✅2/10

For kids 5 years and older, Coco-Glucoside is usually safe. It’s a gentle cleanser made from coconut and sugar. Most children won’t have trouble with it, but a small number of people can get a skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

ethylhexylglycerin

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-aged kids, children, preteens), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin at normal levels. The main issues are possible skin or eye irritation and, rarely, an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive.

Confidence: HIGH

lavandula angustifolia lavender oil

✅2/10

Lavender flower oil is generally safe for children over 5 in topical use but may cause mild irritation or allergy in sensitive skin. Used for fragrance.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium benzoate

✅2/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up), sodium benzoate is usually safe in the small amounts used in lotions, wipes and creams. It helps stop bacteria and mold. Serious problems like cancer or widespread allergies are not expected, but some safety groups and countries set limits on how much can be used.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylic capric triglyceride

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and up (school-age children, kids, young children): this is a gentle moisturizing oil used in many lotions and wipes. Most children tolerate it well and it is considered low-risk for skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl oleate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) glyceryl oleate is usually safe when used in normal lotions and creams. It’s commonly used to help mix oil and water in products and to make skin feel soft. Most big safety checks find low long-term health concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

sorbitan caprylate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), Sorbitan Caprylate is generally low risk when used in typical skin products. Safety reviews list low concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction, but note some gaps in the data and recommend limits on how much is used.

No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects. Industry safety assessments note some data gaps about exact use concentrations and recommend limits in products, but they did not identify any health hazards at typical use. Based on the available safety reviews, no specific risks have been found for normal skin use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5+ years), this ingredient is usually safe in the small amounts used in creams, wipes and lotions. It's used to help products work and stay stable. Some safety reviews found only small risks like mild irritation, but there are bigger concerns about contamination by related chemicals.

Confidence: MEDIUM

butyrospermum parkii shea oil

✅0/10

Shea oil is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Shea oil is widely used in baby 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. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it associated with long-term or systemic health effects. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

water

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children, children, older kids), water used on the skin is very safe. It’s the basic ingredient in cleansers, lotions and wipes and carries very low health concern when clean and used in normal products.

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 baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

Kid-approved? baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash

Use caution with baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in baby JERGENS Calming Head-to-Toe Wash. 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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

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