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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.

For babies 6 to 12 months old, PEG-100 Stearate (an ingredient that helps water and oil mix in lotions) is usually low risk for causing irritation or allergic reactions. The main concern is that during manufacturing it can sometimes carry tiny amounts of unsafe contaminants. Because baby skin is still sensitive, it’s best to be careful.

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

For infants 6–12 months (older babies and crawlers), sodium hydroxide in tiny, well-formulated amounts used only to adjust product pH is usually low risk. It is dangerous if present in concentrated form or if a product is not made to avoid irritation.

Stearamide AMP is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of stearamide or AMP compounds

For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.

For infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive babies.

For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.

For babies 6–12 months (older infants, crawling or teething babies), titanium dioxide in creams and non-spray sunscreens is generally low risk because it stays on the skin surface and is not absorbed. Some health agencies have flagged possible cancer risk when the ingredient is breathed in as very small particles, so that breathing risk—not skin contact—is the main concern.

Caramel is a coloring agent with low toxicity and rare allergenicity likely used for color in baby products

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under 1 year), carbomer is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby lotions, creams, or wipes. It acts to thicken products and generally stays on the skin. Serious health risks are not expected, but tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities have been reported as a concern.

For infants (6–12 months old), hydroxyacetophenone is generally low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. Most babies tolerate it, but a few reports show it can cause skin irritation or, rarely, an allergic reaction.

For babies 6-12 months (infant, older baby), this ingredient is commonly used in creams and lotions as a thickener and is generally low risk for skin use.

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), cetyl alcohol is usually safe in creams and wipes. It helps make lotions feel smooth and is not known to be harmful in the tiny amounts used in baby products. A few babies with very sensitive skin may get a rash.

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.

For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.

Glycol stearate is usually safe for babies aged 6–12 months when it’s in products made for infants. It works as a texture and moisturizing helper and most safety flags are low.

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), isopropyl palmitate is generally considered safe when used in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps soften and smooth skin and is not linked to major health risks at the low levels used in these products.

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural moisturizer commonly used in baby products. It is very safe for 6-12 month babies in topical use.

Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby care products and is generally safe for topical use in infants

For babies 6 to 12 months old, stearic acid is generally low risk when it’s in normal baby lotions, creams or wipes. It rarely causes problems for most babies.

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for baby skin

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.