Baby Shampoo + Wash

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Can older babies use Baby Shampoo + Wash?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 14 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Baby Shampoo + Wash contains 19 ingredients. 2 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

🚨7/10

Ylang ylang is a fragrant essential oil with potential skin sensitization and irritation risks especially for babies 6-12 months in topical products

Irritant - Ylang Ylang Oil contains compounds that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Asthma - Essential oils like Ylang Ylang can trigger respiratory symptoms or worsen asthma in sensitive children when inhaled or applied topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

🚨7/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this oil is not recommended. It can cause allergic reactions and babies’ skin is extra sensitive.

Immune system - This oil is listed as a known human allergen by the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means it can trigger immune reactions such as allergic contact responses in some people, which is a real risk for sensitive children.

Irritant - Because it is recognized as a human allergen (EU Cosmetics Directive), it can cause skin irritation like redness, itching, or rashes—especially on baby or sensitive skin.

Eczema - Being a known allergen makes this oil able to start or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in sensitive children, according to the EU Cosmetics Directive listing.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada classifies this substance as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organ systems. That means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs (for example liver, kidneys, or lungs).

Environmental - Environment Canada suspects this oil is an environmental toxin. That indicates it may cause harm to wildlife or ecosystems if released into the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

Water Aqua Eau

⚠️5/10

Water Aqua Eau is simply water used as a solvent and base in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

Confidence: HIGH

Vanillin

⚠️4/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants and older babies): vanillin is usually low risk for serious harm but can cause skin sensitivity or allergic reactions in some children.

Immune system - Vanillin is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency has reported evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in some people, so it is a real allergy risk for children who have sensitive skin or past allergies.

Irritant - Health authorities note limited evidence of dermal toxicity and allergic skin reactions (reported by the European Chemicals Agency). This can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin if they touch products with vanillin.

Eczema - Because vanillin is recognized as a skin allergen and can cause allergic reactions, it can also trigger or make eczema worse in children who already have atopic or sensitive skin (based on the EU allergen listing and ECHA findings).

Confidence: MEDIUM

Benzyl Acetate

✅3/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, benzyl acetate is generally low risk at the tiny amounts usually used to scent products. Because there is a small safety signal for hormone effects in public toxicology findings, it’s best to be cautious with fragranced products on baby skin.

No Known Risk - Major health agencies that reviewed benzyl acetate report no strong health dangers for normal use on the skin. One agency found it is not likely to cause cancer in people. Another agency says it is not expected to be harmful to organs, does not build up in the body, and does not persist in the environment. The U.S. food safety agency allows limited use in food. Taken together, these reviews show no clear, higher-level risks for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Decyl Glucoside

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months, Decyl Glucoside is generally considered a gentle cleansing ingredient and is often used in baby washes and wipes. Most of the time it is safe when rinsed off, but a small number of people can get allergic or irritating reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Anisaldehyde

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), anisaldehyde is considered low risk by regulatory agencies. It is not thought to cause cancer or long-term harm. However, because it is a fragrance ingredient, it can sometimes irritate or cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive babies.

No Known Risk - Health and safety assessments from multiple agencies found no issues above low concern: a Canadian review says it is not expected to be harmful to body organs and is not persistent or likely to build up in the body; a European agency did not flag wildlife or environmental toxicity; and the U.S. food agency allows limited food use. Because no higher concerns were identified, there are no known health risks based on these reviews.

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in products made for skin. It acts as a preservative to stop germs from growing.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Triethyl Citrate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants): this ingredient is generally low risk for skin use, but it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Because infants have sensitive skin, take simple precautions.

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

Glycolipids

✅1/10

Glycolipids are generally gentle and considered safe for babies (infants) aged 6–12 months when used on the skin. The safety sources reviewed show low concern for the usual risks, but baby skin is still sensitive.

No Known Risk - Available safety information for topical use shows only low-level concerns (cancer, allergies/immunity, and reproductive/developmental) and no ingredient-specific hazards or restrictions above low. In short, no real risks were identified in the current assessment.

Confidence: HIGH

Magnesium Chloride

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), magnesium chloride is usually safe when used on the skin in small amounts. Health authorities consider it a low-risk ingredient for cancer, allergies and developmental harm.

No Known Risk - Government reviews find no meaningful hazards for magnesium chloride. The U.S. FDA lists it as safe for certain food uses, and Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, is a low human-health priority, is not likely to build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. Common concern areas (cancer, allergies, reproductive/development) are rated low. Based on these findings, no specific health risks are identified for topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Gluconate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, sodium gluconate is generally low-risk when it's in small amounts in skin products. It helps keep products stable. There is only a small chance it could irritate skin or eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this is a mild ingredient used to help clean or mix oils and water in baby products. It is usually safe in baby lotions, wipes, and shampoos when those products are made for infants.

No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

Squalane

✅1/10

For infants (6–12 months old) squalane is generally considered safe when used on the skin. It’s a gentle moisturizer with a low chance of causing irritation or an allergic reaction in most babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

✅1/10

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a modified guar gum used as a conditioning agent in shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for babies 6-12 months in topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Baby Shampoo + Wash

Safe for older babies? Baby Shampoo + Wash

Baby Shampoo + Wash is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in Baby Shampoo + Wash. 2 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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