“Baby Safe” Hand Sanitizer: What You Need To Know

What is baby safe hand sanitizer?

“Baby safe hand sanitizer” typically refers to a hand sanitizer that is formulated to be gentle and safe for use on the sensitive skin of babies and young children. Babies have delicate skin that can be more sensitive to harsh chemicals and fragrances found in regular hand sanitizers.

A baby-safe hand sanitizer usually meets the following criteria:

1. Gentle Ingredients: It is formulated with mild and non-irritating ingredients that are less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
2. Alcohol Content: While alcohol is a common active ingredient in hand sanitizers for adults, baby-safe versions might use alternative antimicrobial agents that are effective against germs while being less harsh on the skin.
3. No Harsh Chemicals: Baby-safe hand sanitizers are generally free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, and dyes that could potentially cause discomfort or skin reactions in infants and young children.
4. Dermatologist Tested: These products are often tested by dermatologists to ensure they are suitable for delicate baby skin.
5. Hypoallergenic: They are designed to be hypoallergenic, meaning they are less likely to cause allergic reactions.
6. Non-Toxic: Baby-safe hand sanitizers are made to be non-toxic in case a child accidentally puts their hands in their mouth after using the sanitizer.

Remember that while hand sanitizers can be useful for maintaining hygiene, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is generally recommended as the primary method of cleaning hands, especially for babies and young children. If you’re considering using a hand sanitizer for your baby, it’s a good idea to consult with your pediatrician to ensure you’re choosing a product that is appropriate for your child’s age and skin type.

 

Looking for a “baby safe” option you can trust?

With these baby safe criteria in mind, we proudly recommend our Avant Alcohol-Free formulation as a terrific “baby safe” option, and here’s why:

Alcohol-free hand sanitizers are safe for children to use, as they do not contain harmful chemicals or alcohol. Children can be prone to accidentally ingesting hand sanitizer, which can be dangerous, so an alcohol-free option is a safer choice.

Alcohol-free hand sanitizer is typically gentler on the skin than alcohol-based sanitizer, which is ideal for the delicate skin of babies and young children.

It’s also formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes or fragrances.  It’s non-allergenic, dermatologist-tested and is proven to kill 99.99% of germs.

While there are other hand sanitizers in the market with prettier labels marketed more directly at the “baby” market, the criteria is the same.  Our Avant alcohol-free, foaming sanitizer line meets the recommended criteria for baby safe hand sanitizer, and simply put, it’s a product you can trust!