Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Safety Score: 4/10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment contains 5 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (5 found)

Paraffin

⚠️4/10

Paraffin may refer to mineral oil or wax forms which can occlude skin and cause irritation in infants use with caution

Confidence: MEDIUMView Details

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

✅2/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter used as a skin emollient minor allergy risk but generally safe for baby skin

Confidence: HIGHView Details

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

Mineral oil is purified and widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and skin protectant with low risk for 0-6 months topical use

Confidence: HIGHView Details

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅1/10

Tocopheryl acetate is a stable form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and skin conditioner generally safe for infant topical use

Confidence: HIGHView Details

White Petrolatum 71.3

✅0/10

White petrolatum is widely used as a skin protectant in baby products and is considered very safe for 0-6 months topical use

Confidence: HIGHView Details

Common Questions About Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment

Is this newborn-safe? Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment

Use caution with Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment for 0-6 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 5 ingredients in Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 0-6 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions.

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