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For babies aged 6–12 months (infants), lavender oil may be safe in very low amounts in products made for babies, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin and there are a few scientific reports suggesting it might act like a hormone in rare cases. Because babies are still developing, it's safer to avoid putting concentrated lavender essential oil directly on their skin.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), benzyl alcohol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. It’s not as risky as for newborns, but it isn’t completely risk-free for this age.

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

For babies 6–12 months (infants), cetearyl glucoside is generally safe in lotions, creams and wipes. Most babies tolerate it well and it’s used to make products smooth and mild.

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, 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 (infants), calendula flower extract is usually gentle and used to soothe and moisturize skin. Most babies tolerate it well, but a very small number may get a skin reaction.

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), cetearyl alcohol is generally safe. It’s a fatty alcohol that helps moisturizers feel smooth and keeps creams from separating. Most babies tolerate it well.

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

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 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.

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.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural moisturizer commonly used in baby products. It is very safe for 6-12 month babies in topical use.

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.

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for baby skin

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.