Happy Bum Nose & Face Saline Wipes

For babies 6–12 months (infants), cetylpyridinium chloride is not a great choice for regular skin use. Their skin soaks up more, and this ingredient has some lab and regulatory warnings that make it higher risk for this age.

2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol is a preservative with potential to release formaldehyde which can irritate sensitive baby skin especially 6-12 months old in wipes.

For babies aged 6–12 months (older infants), this preservative carries some caution because a number of safety reviews and regulators limit or restrict its use. It is not one of the highest-risk ingredients, but because rules and reviews have flagged limits or bans, it’s best to be careful with products that contain it on baby skin.

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 6–12 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.

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.

Usually fine for most 6–12 month old babies when used sparingly on healthy skin. The main worry is a possible skin rash in sensitive babies.

For infants 6–12 months (older babies), Polysorbate 20 is usually low risk. It helps mix oils and water in baby wipes and lotions and rarely causes irritation. The main issue is possible tiny amounts of manufacturing contaminants, so we take a cautious approach.

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.

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 babies aged 6–12 months (older infants), sodium chloride is basically table salt. In the small amounts used in baby wipes, lotions or saline it is usually safe and well tolerated.

For babies 6–12 months old (older infants), sodium citrate used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes is generally safe and low risk. It mainly helps keep product pH steady and stable.

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.