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Is it safe to use a cold relief chest rub on a 13 month old there are no parabens mineral oil petroleum or phthalates. the brand is babyganics?
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YES: Most of the time there is no problem once the kids reach a year of age. Occasionally, because they do have thinner and more sensitive skin, there can be some irritation. If that happens just dress them in old PJ's you don't care about and put the rub right on the clothing instead of the skin.
Answered 7/3/2014
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