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For babies 6–12 months (infants), benzyl alcohol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. It’s not as risky as for newborns, but it isn’t completely risk-free for this age.

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.

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.

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 babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation or a rare allergic reaction, and it can irritate the eyes.

Benzoic acid is a preservative used in some lotions and creams. For babies aged 6–12 months it is usually low risk when present at the low levels used in baby products, but a small number of infants may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), citric acid in small amounts in wipes and baby lotions is usually low risk. It can cause stinging if it gets in the eyes and can bother very sensitive or broken skin.

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), Isocetyl Alcohol is generally low risk. It works as a softening and thickening ingredient and most data show little concern for long-term harm. Still, a small number of babies with sensitive skin may get mild irritation.

For a 6–12 month old baby, P-Anisic acid is likely safe in small amounts. Most concerns are low, but there is some limited evidence it can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs and some animal studies show effects only at very high doses.

For babies 6-12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under one year), oat kernel extract is generally gentle and used to soothe dry or irritated skin. Most babies tolerate it well.

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, older babies), oat kernel oil is usually safe when put on the skin. Serious problems are rare and most safety checks find low concern for cancer, allergy, and effects on growth or development.

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally safe. It is a mild, lightweight oil used to soften skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or health harm when used in normal baby creams or wipes.

For a baby 6–12 months old, Ceramide NP is generally safe and helpful for dry or sensitive skin. It’s a skin-like ingredient that helps moisturize and repair the skin barrier. Most safety listings rate it as very low concern, though a small number of reports note possible mild irritation or that it can boost how much other ingredients get through the skin.

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), cetearyl alcohol is generally safe. It’s a fatty alcohol that helps moisturizers feel smooth and keeps creams from separating. Most babies tolerate it well.

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.

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.

For babies 6–12 months old, dipotassium phosphate is generally low risk when used in normal baby skincare products. It is mainly used to balance pH and keep formulas stable. Serious hazards are not expected, but a few people may get mild skin or eye irritation.

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 aged 6–12 months, potassium phosphate is generally safe in skin products. It’s used to balance acidity and is considered low risk. The main issue reported is mild irritation for some people.

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.

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.