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Plain-language guides to product ingredients and family safety from the KindScan team — what's safe during pregnancy, for babies, and for your whole household.
August 15, 2026

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate vs Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Is Either Safe for Baby Shampoo?

SLS and SLES both show up in baby wash and shampoo, and both get a bad reputation online. Here's what KindScan's data actually says, and the real reason 'sulfate-free' baby products exist.
August 8, 2026

Is Fragrance Safe for Babies? What 'Fragrance' Actually Means on a Label

Fragrance and parfum are umbrella terms that can hide dozens of unlisted ingredients. Here's why that matters for babies, what KindScan's safety data says, and what fragrance-free vs. unscented actually means.
August 1, 2026

Parabens in Baby Products: Which Ones to Watch, and Which Are Fine

Parabens aren't one ingredient — methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben have different safety pictures. Here's how KindScan rates each one for pregnancy, infants, and toddlers, and what to do if you've already been using one.
July 25, 2026

Is Salicylic Acid Safe During Pregnancy and for Babies?

Salicylic acid shows up in acne treatments and some baby eczema products. Here's the practical read on rinse-off vs. leave-on use, and what KindScan's safety data says for pregnancy, infants, and toddlers.
July 18, 2026

Is Retinol Safe During Pregnancy? What to Do If You Already Used It

Retinol and other vitamin A derivatives are one of the clearest ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. Here's why, what the guidance actually says if you used it before you knew, and what changes for babies and toddlers.
July 10, 2026

Is Sunscreen Safe During Pregnancy? A Plain-Language Ingredient Guide

Which sunscreen ingredients to avoid during pregnancy and for babies, and which ones are genuinely fine — explained ingredient by ingredient, with verdicts for pregnancy, infants, and toddlers.
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