babyBUM Everyday Lotion

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Can older babies use babyBUM Everyday Lotion?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 8 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: babyBUM Everyday Lotion contains 26 ingredients. 1 avoid, 1 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Potassium Hydroxide

🚫8/10

For babies aged 6–12 months: potassium hydroxide can be harsh and may irritate or burn delicate baby skin. It is not recommended for routine use on baby skin unless it is in a product made and tested for infants with very low levels.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.

Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.

Confidence: HIGH

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

⚠️4/10

Limited safety data for Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract in infants possible allergen may be used for fragrance or skin conditioning

No Known Risk - Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, sensitization, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies showing it causes harm or is associated with any of the listed risk labels when used in baby products.

Confidence: LOW

Glyceryl Undecylenate

✅3/10

For babies aged 6 to 12 months, this ingredient is mostly considered low risk but has limited direct safety studies. It may make skin absorb other ingredients more easily, so take care with products that contain it.

Confidence: LOW

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

Apricot Kernel Oil

✅2/10

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is apricot kernel oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin with rare allergy risk

No Known Risk - Apricot kernel oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used as directed. It is widely used in baby care products and is not banned or restricted in major countries.

Confidence: HIGH

Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, babies, young toddlers), this botanical root extract is likely low risk when used on the skin. The ingredient database used for this review gives it a very low concern rating. Because there is limited direct data for babies, we stay cautious.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for topical Hedychium coronarium (butterfly ginger) root extract show only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards or ingredient-specific warnings are reported for normal topical use, so no specific health risks have been identified.

Confidence: LOW

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

Avocado Oil

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil used as a moisturizer generally safe for baby skin with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: HIGH

Banana Fruit Extract

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby) banana extract is generally safe on the skin when used in typical baby products. The ingredient database rates it as very low concern.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits for this topical banana extract. There is no evidence of higher hazards (like hormone disruption, organ harm, or buildup) in the reviewed data, so current information points to minimal risk for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Cetyl Alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Coconut Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is commonly used in baby care for moisturizing and is generally safe for 6-12 months babies unless allergic

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Cucumber Fruit Extract

✅1/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, cucumber fruit extract is usually safe on the skin. It helps calm and hydrate skin and has very low safety concerns in the research.

No Known Risk - Available safety information shows no health concerns above a low level. An industry safety review notes only use or manufacturing limits (such as concentration or impurity guidance), while endpoints like cancer, allergy/immunity, and reproductive effects were all rated low. Because no concern was flagged above low, there are no specific risks identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months, dicaprylyl ether is generally low risk and acts as a light moisturizer. Most safety notes are low concern, but the ingredient can sometimes irritate skin or eyes in sensitive people.

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby skin products. It’s a mild helper that keeps products stable and may also help other ingredients work better on the skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glyceryl Stearate

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Sea Salt

✅1/10

Sea salt is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months when used on normal, unbroken skin in small amounts. It has very low concerns for long‑term health problems, but it can sting or dry out sensitive skin and should not be eaten.

No Known Risk - Sea salt has no clear health risks for topical use. U.S. regulators list it as safe for food use, and a Canadian health agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, calls it a low human-health priority, and says it does not build up in the body or the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

Shea Butter

✅1/10

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.

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Phytate

✅1/10

For a baby aged 6–12 months, sodium phytate is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in baby skin products. It is commonly used to help keep formulas stable. There is a small chance it can cause mild irritation, and regulators note limited concerns about absorption and non-reproductive organ effects at higher exposures.

No Known Risk - The available safety summary for this topical ingredient shows only low or limited concerns. Reports note occasional, limited eye/skin/respiratory irritation and one animal study that found tumors only at very high doses; a regulatory review lists low non‑reproductive organ toxicity and some product-use restrictions. No moderate or high level hazards were identified, so no real risks were found in the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Stearyl Alcohol

✅1/10

For infants 6–12 months (baby, 6-12 month old), stearyl alcohol is generally low risk when used in small amounts in skin products. It works as a moisturizer helper and is not linked to cancer or long-term body harms, but it can irritate sensitive skin in some babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Sunflower Seed Oil

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Xanthan Gum

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, xanthan gum is generally safe when it’s an ingredient in normal baby wipes, creams or lotions. It’s a mild thickener that rarely irritates skin.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocoa Seed Butter

✅1/10

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

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Stearyl Phosphate

✅1/10

Stearyl Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in topical products. It is generally safe and non-irritating for babies aged 6-12 months in lotions.

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 babyBUM Everyday Lotion

Safe for older babies? babyBUM Everyday Lotion

babyBUM Everyday Lotion is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in babyBUM Everyday Lotion. 1 avoid, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using lotion?

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.

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