burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

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Is this kid-friendly to use burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL contains 21 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 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
limonene
⚠️4/10
For school-age children (5+, kids, children) limonene is usually tolerated better than in babies, but it can still irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions in sensitive children.
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
3/10
Alcohol is commonly used as a preservative or solvent in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It can cause mild dryness or irritation but is generally safe for 5 plus years old.
Confidence: HIGH
ascorbyl palmitate
2/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), ascorbyl palmitate is usually low risk when used on the skin in regular amounts. It acts like a stable vitamin C and helps protect products from breaking down. However, source information shows it can cause harmful chemical changes in skin cells in lab tests when combined with sunlight, so we should be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
betaine
2/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), betaine is usually safe and used to moisturize the skin. Most kids won’t have problems, but there are notes from safety reviewers about possible contamination and some people can have skin or eye irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
lauryl glucoside
2/10
For children aged 5 and up, lauryl glucoside is generally a gentle, low-risk cleanser used in rinsing products like shampoos and body washes. Most kids tolerate it well.
Confidence: HIGH
phenoxyethanol
2/10
For school-age children (ages 5 and up), phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually low risk when products contain it at low concentrations (around 1% or less). The biggest concern is irritation — some kids may get redness, stinging, or eye irritation.
Confidence: HIGH
potassium sorbate
2/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
1/10
For children aged 5 and up (kids, school-age children, teens), this ingredient is generally safe when applied to the skin in normal products. It helps soften skin and keeps products stable. The safety information provided lists only low concerns for serious long-term effects.
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 children aged 5 and older, lecithin in creams and lotions is usually okay. It helps mix oil and water in products and conditions skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but there are some risks to watch for.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium phytate
1/10
For children aged 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, preteens and teens), sodium phytate is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. It mainly helps keep formulas stable and is not known to cause major long-term harm at the levels used in cosmetics.
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 school-age children (5+ years), sucrose laurate is a gentle cleansing ingredient used in many shampoos and washes. It is generally considered safe for topical use on children and is not thought to cause long-term harm at the levels normally used in products.
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: HIGH
xanthan gum
1/10
For children aged 5 and up, xanthan gum is generally safe when used in normal skin products. It is mainly a thickener and usually does not get into the body or cause problems. Most children will not have any reaction.
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 nonionic surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is very safe for topical use on children 5 years and older.
Confidence: HIGH
isoamyl laurate
0/10
For kids 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, preteens), isoamyl laurate is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s a light oil used to soften skin and is not known to cause long-term health problems at normal use levels.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopherol
0/10
For children 5 years and older, tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is generally safe. Most kids tolerate it well. A few people can get skin irritation or an allergy, but that is uncommon.
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 burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

Kid-approved? burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL is not recommended for 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. 2 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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