HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH

baby wipes • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

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HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH - Ingredients

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Can older babies use HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH contains 14 ingredients. 1 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl

🚨6/10

For babies 6-12 months (infants), this ingredient is treated with caution. Most health summaries find low risk for cancer, allergy, or developmental harm, but laws restrict its use in cosmetics in some places. Because there is little safety data for babies, we recommend being careful.

Banned - This ingredient is listed as restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means its use, concentration, or how it is made may be limited or not allowed in some countries, and makers must meet special rules before putting it in products.

Confidence: LOW

propylene glycol

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old, propylene glycol is commonly used in wipes and lotions and is usually okay in the very small amounts found in baby products. However, it can irritate sensitive skin, especially if the skin is broken, red, or in the diaper area. Babies with eczema or very sensitive skin are more likely to react.

Irritant - The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists this chemical as a skin, eye, and lung irritant. That means it can cause red, itchy skin, sting the eyes, or make breathing uncomfortable — risks that matter for babies and children with delicate skin and airways.

Immune system - A safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review found limited evidence of skin and immune-system effects. This means some people can get allergic or immune reactions after skin contact.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified this ingredient as expected to be toxic or harmful and of medium human-health priority for non-reproductive organ effects. Repeated or heavy exposure could pose risks to organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.

Absorbed - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. It can help itself and other ingredients pass through the skin into the body, so more of the substance may get into the bloodstream.

Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs (noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine), inhaling sprays or vapors could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

caprylhydroxamic acid

⚠️4/10

Cannot confirm safety for babies under 12 months limited data ingredient may be a preservative but not well studied in infants

Irritant - Caprylhydroxamic Acid can cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals or with prolonged exposure, which is a concern for babies' delicate skin.

Confidence: LOW

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

disodium edta

✅3/10

For infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old (older infants), this ingredient is usually low risk and often used in wipes, lotions and creams to help oils mix in. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible small amounts of harmful manufacturing leftovers (called ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane).

Confidence: HIGH

phenoxyethanol

✅3/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

butylene glycol

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, little ones, young babies): this ingredient is commonly used and has low long-term health concerns, but it can irritate skin, eyes or lungs in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

gluconolactone

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby, little one), gluconolactone is generally gentle and low risk when used in small amounts in baby wipes and lotions. It helps keep skin moisturized. However, it can sometimes irritate eyes or sensitive, broken skin, so use carefully.

Confidence: HIGH

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

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

aloe barbadensis leaf extract

✅1/10

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is commonly used in baby wipes for soothing and moisturizing. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

Confidence: HIGH

dimethicone silylate

✅1/10

Dimethicone silylate is a silicone-based ingredient used for skin protection and barrier formation. It is generally safe and non-irritating for babies in topical products like wipes.

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 HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH

Safe for older babies? HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH

HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in HAPPY BUM BABY WIPES BABY FRESH. 1 concerning, 3 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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