Baby lotion formulators, she says, “have tailored their formulas to meet their needs.” A baby’s skin is structurally and functionally different from an adult’s, Aral says.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, $14.16 Aveeno’s Daily Moisturizing Lotion is known for its star ingredient: prebiotic oat, which helps support the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion provides 24-hour hydration using natural colloidal oatmeal and rich emollients. This paediatrician-recommended formula soothes and nourishes dry, sensitive skin ...

Of the 13 baby lotions—seven from these brands had the most concerning ingredients: Aquaphor, Aveeno, Burt’s Bees, CeraVe, Dove, Eucerin, and Johnson’s.