A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use A+D Medicated Rash Ointment?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 13 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: A+D Medicated Rash Ointment contains 16 ingredients. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Eucalyptus

🚫8/10

Eucalyptus oil is toxic to infants even topically can cause seizures and respiratory issues often used for fragrance or soothing effect

Confidence: HIGH

Fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in babies 6-12 months. It is used to provide fragrance in baby care products 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

Petrolatum

⚠️4/10

For babies 6 to 12 months, purified white petrolatum is okay to use on small areas as a skin barrier and moisturizer.

Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.

Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sorbic Acid

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, sorbic acid is usually low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but it can cause allergic reactions in some children, especially those with eczema or sensitive skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), calendula flower extract is usually gentle and used to soothe and moisturize skin. Most babies tolerate it well, but a very small number may get a skin reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Lanolin

✅2/10

Lanolin is generally safe for babies but may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive infants used as a moisturizer or skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

Microcrystalline Wax

✅2/10

For a baby 6–12 months old, microcrystalline wax in creams or balms is generally low risk when used in normal amounts. The biggest note from studies is that some petroleum-based waxes can slowly build up in the body with long-term heavy use.

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅2/10

For babies (infants) 6-12 months old, mineral oil is usually considered low risk when put on normal, unbroken skin and used sparingly. It can help keep skin soft and prevent dryness.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffin

✅2/10

For infants 6–12 months old, paraffin used on the skin is usually low risk when used a little and on healthy skin. It helps lock in moisture and is commonly found in baby creams and ointments.

Confidence: HIGH

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

For infants aged 6–12 months, potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is usually safe in small amounts, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

Matricaria Flower Extract

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower extract is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. Most babies won’t have problems, but a small number can get a skin allergy.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: HIGH

Candelilla Wax

✅1/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), Candelilla Wax is generally safe when used on normal skin. It’s a common wax that helps moisturize and protect skin and is rated as low concern in the provided safety listing.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies), using a little cod liver oil on normal, unbroken skin is generally low risk. The safety information provided shows very low concern for harm when used on the skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Colloidal Oatmeal

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, colloidal oatmeal used on the skin is generally safe and often helps calm dry, itchy, or irritated skin. The available safety information shows very low concerns for long-term harms.

No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

Glycerin

✅1/10

Glycerin is a gentle, water-attracting ingredient used to moisturize skin. For 6-12 month old babies it is generally safe in typical baby lotions and wipes. Problems are rare but possible.

Confidence: HIGH

Water

✅0/10

For babies 6-12 months (infants, older babies), plain water used on the skin is safe when it’s clean and part of a baby product. Official assessments say plain water is not expected to cause harm.

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 A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

Safe for older babies? A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

A+D Medicated Rash Ointment is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in A+D Medicated Rash Ointment. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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