playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream contains 9 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

Petrolatum

⚠️4/10

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

Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.

Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Isopropyl Myristate

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants and older babies), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It can help soften skin but can sometimes cause irritation or rare allergic reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅3/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Beeswax

✅2/10

Natural wax emollient and thickener forming a skin barrier. Used in wipes and lotions to stabilize and moisturize. Generally safe. Rare contact allergy, possible propolis contamination.

Confidence: HIGH

Lanolin

✅2/10

Lanolin is generally safe for babies but may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive infants used as a moisturizer or skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies), using a little cod liver oil on normal, unbroken skin is generally low risk. The safety information provided shows very low concern for harm when used on the skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is a safe mineral ingredient for topical use on babies 6 to 12 months when in creams or lotions. It protects skin and acts as a physical sunscreen or barrier.

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

Mineral oil is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in 6-12 months babies

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream

Safe for older babies? playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream

Use caution with playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in playtex baby 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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