Aveeno baby hand & face wipes

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Can older babies use Aveeno baby hand & face wipes?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Aveeno baby hand & face wipes contains 15 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (15 found)

Sodium Hydroxide

⚠️4/10

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.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.

Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.

Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.

Confidence: HIGH

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

⚠️4/10

Glyceryl Polyacrylate is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of Glyceryl Acrylate or Polyacrylate which are used as film formers or thickeners

Confidence: HIGH

Lauryl Glucoside

✅3/10

For a baby aged 6–12 months, lauryl glucoside is usually gentle and is commonly used in baby washes and wipes. Most infants do fine with it, but a small number may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

✅2/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is usually safe when it is part of a product made for baby skin and used in small amounts. It helps moisturize and soothe, but a small number of babies may be sensitive.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Carbomer

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Citric Acid

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Coco-Glucoside

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), coco-glucoside is usually gentle and low risk when used in products made for babies. Most babies tolerate it well, but a small number can get irritation or allergic rash.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Benzoate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months old, sodium benzoate in small amounts is generally low risk when used in skin products. Babies this age handle it better than newborns, but it may irritate very sensitive or broken skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Caprylyl Glycol

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It is not thought to cause cancer or long-term harm based on government and industry reviews.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Glyceryl Oleate

✅1/10

For infants 6–12 months (babies), glyceryl oleate is usually safe in topical creams and lotions. It helps mix oil and water and conditions skin. Most experts consider it low risk for long-term problems, but some people can get irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Oat Kernel Extract

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), oat kernel extract is generally gentle and used to calm and protect skin. Most safety reviews find very low concern for long-term problems. However, a handful of safety notes say that allergic reactions have not been fully studied.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) find this oat kernel extract safe for topical use and list only low-level concerns. There is no strong evidence of cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm from using it on the skin. A small number of people with oat allergy could react, and some products may have concentration limits, but for most children this ingredient is considered low risk when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient is considered low risk. It is a mild emulsifier used to help water and oil mix in creams and lotions. The provided safety data shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction.

No Known Risk - The provided safety summary lists only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental/reproductive effects, and use limits) and shows no higher-level hazards. No organ, hormone, neurodevelopment, persistence (PFAS) issues, bans, or regulatory restrictions were reported for this ingredient in the supplied data. Based on that information, there are no identified real risks for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Avena Sativa

✅1/10

For babies 6-12 months old (infant, baby), oat extract is usually safe on the skin and often used to calm dry or sensitive skin. Most expert reviews find only low concerns.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews note only low-level concerns (small risk of allergic reaction and some limits on how it can be used) and say the ingredient is safe for skin products when used within set limits. No higher-risk findings were identified.

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 Aveeno baby hand & face wipes

Safe for older babies? Aveeno baby hand & face wipes

Use caution with Aveeno baby hand & face wipes for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 15 ingredients in Aveeno baby hand & face wipes. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using baby wipes?

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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