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For babies 6–12 months (infant, crawler): Chlorphenesin is a preservative sometimes used in baby wipes and lotions. At the small amounts used in products it is usually allowed, but some safety reviewers report it can irritate skin or trigger allergic reactions, and a few countries limit certain uses. Because babies at this age have more skin contact, be cautious.

For babies 6 to 12 months, purified white petrolatum is okay to use on small areas as a skin barrier and moisturizer.

For babies 6–12 months old, Acacia Senegal Gum is usually safe when it’s a small part of a product, but some babies can get allergic skin reactions. Overall health risks are low, but watch for rashes or irritation.

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.

For 6–12 month old babies (older infants), tridecane is generally low risk when it’s used only a little and not all over the body. Official reviews say it is not expected to be broadly toxic and does not build up in the body, but one agency notes a possible concern for effects on development or reproduction.

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 infants aged 6–12 months (babies, toddlers under 1 year), this licorice-derived ingredient is usually low risk when it is in products made for babies at small amounts. It helps calm and soothe skin and is not known to be strongly irritating at the low levels used.

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.

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.

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.

For babies 6–12 months old, Glyceryl Stearate SE is generally low risk when used in normal baby lotions and wipes. Safety reviews find little cause for concern, but experts note there are limits and some data gaps.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), undecane is likely low risk when used in normal skin products. Major safety reviews find little evidence of cancer, developmental harm, or lasting body buildup. Still, infant skin is thinner and more sensitive than adult skin, so be careful.

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.

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), Lauryl Laurate is generally safe when it’s used in normal baby products. It’s not linked to cancer or long-term harm in the available safety reviews. The main thing parents see sometimes is skin or eye irritation in sensitive people.

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.