burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion

For infants 6–12 months (older baby, crawling baby): limonene can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. It’s more risky for babies than for older children or adults because their skin is thinner and they get more exposure relative to their size.

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 aged 6-12 months, lactic acid can cause irritation and makes skin absorb more of what it’s mixed with. It is sometimes okay in very low amounts or in rinse-off products, but it's not a good choice for everyday leave-on baby creams.

For babies 6–12 months old, chamomile flower extract is usually safe when it’s in products made for infants. It’s often used to soothe skin, but a small number of people can have an allergy to it.

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.

Rosemary leaf extract is generally safe in topical baby products but may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin. It is used for its antioxidant and preservative properties.

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.

Natural wax emollient and thickener forming a skin barrier. Used in wipes and lotions to stabilize and moisturize. Generally safe. Rare contact allergy, possible propolis contamination.

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, older babies), buttermilk powder is generally low risk when put on the skin for most children. It comes from milk, so the biggest concern is if your baby has a milk-protein allergy.

For babies 6–12 months, cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) flower extract is likely low risk when used on the skin. It’s commonly added to products to soothe skin, but there isn’t a lot of testing done specifically in babies, so we stay careful.

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 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 infants aged 6–12 months, potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is usually safe in small amounts, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infants and young babies), this ingredient is generally low risk when it’s used in small amounts in finished products. But it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin or eyes and may help other things soak in through the skin, so we should be careful with baby skin.

For babies 6–12 months (infants, baby, toddler): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually safe in small amounts found in baby lotions and wipes. Most babies tolerate it fine, but a few can get a rash or irritation.

Anthemis nobilis flower extract is chamomile extract commonly used for soothing skin. Generally safe in baby lotions but may cause mild allergies in sensitive infants.

For babies 6–12 months (infants, baby), canola oil used on the skin is generally safe and has a very low chance of causing cancer or long-term harm. It is commonly used as a skin conditioner and is considered low risk by government reviews. However, there are notes about multiple sources of exposure (food plus skin) and some limits in cosmetic safety data, so product quality matters.

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.

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

For babies 6–12 months old, decyl cocoate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby products. It’s a mild oil that helps soften and smooth skin and is not linked with serious long-term harms.

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 6–12 month old babies (infants and babies), this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s used to make lotions and wipes feel smooth and stable. Most assessments say it’s safe in normal amounts, but there are some gaps in direct safety testing and a few tests showed irritation at higher doses.

Grape Seed Oil is generally safe for baby skin and is used as a moisturizer or emollient in baby care products

Organic olive oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization with low allergy risk and is commonly used in baby care products

For babies aged 6–12 months, polyglyceryl-3 stearate is usually safe. It’s a gentle ingredient used to help water and oil mix in creams and lotions. Overall health concerns are very low, but some people can get mild irritation.

Shea butter is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and barrier protection with low risk of irritation or allergy

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, older babies), this ingredient is usually safe in lotions and wipes. Most people tolerate it well, but a small number have had skin sensitivity or allergic reactions.

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

For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies), sucrose stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s a gentle, sugar-based ingredient commonly used to make creams and lotions smooth and to condition the skin.

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.

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.

Calendula officinalis flower extract is commonly used in baby lotions for its soothing properties and is generally very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months old.

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.