Understanding baby product labels (It’s easier than you think)

Knowing which products are safe for your newborn baby is incredibly important for the health of your child, but navigating complicated ingredient labels can be tough. Learning to identify ingredients and how they will react with your child’s skin, and knowing how to contact companies about their labeling can help provide you with the tools to ensure you are purchasing effective and safe skincare products for your baby.

Key Takeaways:

• When it comes to choosing the best—and safest–skin care products for their baby, parents often turn to the back of the bottle or packaging to help make informed decisions.
• We often hesitate to use a product when we see the word “preservatives,” but consider the fact that the single most common reason for a product recall is contamination from bacteria, mold, or fungus.
• They are not related to any environmental or healthcare benefits. It’s not always easy to identify the source of ingredients from looking at the label.

“Because baby skin is so delicate, parents should look for products that were designed specifically for them, and also make sure that they include ingredients to prevent breakdown and spoilage.”

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