Johnson's bedtime cream

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Can older babies use Johnson's bedtime cream?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's bedtime cream contains 14 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Fragrance

⚠️5/10

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.

Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.

Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.

Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.

Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.

Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.

Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.

Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation or a rare allergic reaction, and it can irritate the eyes.

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

Carbomer

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under 1 year), carbomer is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby lotions, creams, or wipes. It acts to thicken products and generally stays on the skin. Serious health risks are not expected, but tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities have been reported as a concern.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month old baby, this ingredient is generally low-risk when used in normal baby lotions or wipes. It can very rarely cause mild skin or eye irritation in some people.

No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.

Confidence: HIGH

p-Anisic Acid

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month old baby, P-Anisic acid is likely safe in small amounts. Most concerns are low, but there is some limited evidence it can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs and some animal studies show effects only at very high doses.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Cocoglycerides

✅1/10

Cocoglycerides are a gentle moisturizer made from coconut oil used in creams and lotions. For babies aged 6–12 months (older infants and toddlers up to one year), it is generally safe and well tolerated.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews and ingredient assessments show only low-level concerns and do not identify real harms for normal topical use. An industry safety review notes data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but it does not list any higher-level health risks. Based on available information, there are no known health risks for typical use on skin.

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. It helps soften and protect skin and has a low recorded risk for health problems in public safety listings.

No Known Risk - A safety assessment of this topical ingredient found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, reproductive or developmental harm, and use limits. No higher-level risks were identified, so there are no specific health risks flagged for children based on the available review.

Confidence: HIGH

Zea Mays Starch

✅1/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent and thickener in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use on babies

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

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 Johnson's bedtime cream

Safe for older babies? Johnson's bedtime cream

Use caution with Johnson's bedtime cream for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Johnson's bedtime cream. 2 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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