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Not sure which Chapstick to get your toddler? During the cold months, chapped lips become an issue. And, they can get even worse if your toddler is a big fan of licking their lips after playing in the snow. Luckily, Chapstick (or lip balm) for toddlers exists that won’t break the bank. As a product itself, most chapsticks are safe. Unlike makeup for kids, there aren’t too many concerns when it comes to the ingredient list. Chapstick for toddlers is much like chapstick for adults (and Moms, if you’re looking for hydrating drugstore lipsticks, we have you covered, too).
If you want to examine the ingredients, that’s always a safe bet — especially with a sensitive toddler. (And of course, if your toddler continues to have chapped lips or it becomes worse, only your pediatrician should be offering up recommendations.) Many are either petroleum-based or beeswax-based, both being fairly common lip balm ingredients for both kids and adults.
What else should lip balms for toddlers include? If it includes an SPF, that’s also a bonus. In general, added SPF to any facial products is a good thing. Chapped lips can also be caused by sun exposure, so you’ll always want to be aware. Also, it’s a good idea to apply the lip balm for your toddler and make sure they don’t have access to it (for safety reasons). Here are some recommendations that other moms have been happy with.
Best Baby-Safe Lip Balms
Sky Organics 6 Pack Lip Balm
This is a great lip balm for both kids and adults, and has all of the ingredients you’d expect to help soothe your lips. These contain beeswax, Vitamin E, and coconut oil to provide relief. They also come in different flavors, which may entice toddlers to try them. (Of course, like with all lip balms, you’ll want to make sure these aren’t eaten.) “My seven year old son had a terrible chapped area above his lips from the cold and constantly licking the area. We used the strawberry bliss several times in one day and by the next day it was almost completely gone, barely any pink,” writes Amazon Reviewer and mom Kim.
Erbaviva Lip & Check Balm
Erbaviva’s multi-purpose Lip & Cheek balm is beloved by parents for its unique formula that allows you to apply the balm to lips and cheeks without any irritation. And you can use this balm on hands and feet too! Made with shea butter to soothe dry, cranky skin, and essentials oils like chamomile and lavender to make Baby feel soothed and nourished, the formula helps create a barrier between Baby’s delicate skin and the harsh elements.
Tubby Todd 2-Pack Lip Balm
Made with certified organic ingredients and packaged in an adorable ‘lil tube your kiddo will love (okay, maybe you too), Tubby Todd’s Orange and Pineapple lip balms smooth chapped lips and smell like a carton of Juicy Juice.
Best Chapstick for Kids
Lappy Lips Organic Lip Balm
This natural chapstick comes in a set that includes fun flavors like Strawberry Sunshine, Roasty Toasty, Orange You Glad It’s Not Banana, Sweet Cheeks Cherry, Bubble Yum, and Wiggly Giggly Grape. That means that you’re sure to find at least one flavor that your toddler doesn’t mind wearing for lip protection. These organic balms are made with totally natural ingredients and free of parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and SLS. These balms are formulated with jojoba oil, so just FYI — some people have experience adverse reactions to jojoba. If this is the first time you’re applying jojoba to your toddler’s skin, it could be a good idea to try a small area first, like their hand.
Burt’s Bees Vanilla Bean Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees is another great natural alternative that’s trusted and has quality, safe ingredients like beeswax, sunflower seed oil, and coconut oil. Your kiddo might not be into the original scent (too minty), but they will probably love Vanilla Bean, which smells like a cupcake.
Lip Smacker Marvel Super Hero Lip Balm
Lip Smackers can even come in hero form — and, this product may serve its heroic duties if it inspires kids to protect their lips. This particular type comes in either Iron Man or Black Panther. This may be the cutest lip balm product you’ll find.
Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
This set of balms come in a variety of scents like Cocoa, Vanilla, Sweet Orange, and Mint (if your kid thinks mint is “icky,” you can just snag that one) and is made with botanical ingredients (free from fragrances, dyes, parabens, GMOs, synthetics, or harsh formulas). You can normally find Badger products at health food stores (like Whole Foods), but you can also conveniently get a pack at Amazon.
Lip Smacker Crayola Lip Balm Party Pack
Yes, it’s true that there are plenty of Lip Smackers on this list, but that’s because they’re a trusted name that’s still very big in the childhood and teenage lip balm industry. These crayon balms are cute for all ages, and are bound to get used.
Lip Smacker Disney Princess Balm Party Pack
Lip Smackers are still around, and still ready to be part of someone’s childhood. These feature Disney princesses, which may make them even more enticing to toddlers and young children. They’re made in the USA and guaranteed to make kids smile. Ingredients include: castor seed oil, beeswax, and dyes.
Kind Lips Organic Lip Balm
Kind Lips may be void of the characters and the colors, but they’re a great brand that’s worth trying out. They’re also supporting a great cause that parents should care about. For every lip balm purchase, 20% of the profits go to anti-bullying efforts. It’s a win for everyone. These are formulated with totally organic ingredients like jojoba (see above re: sensitive skin), shea butter, beeswax, and olive oil. They come scented (Cocoa Bean, Raspberry Lemonade, Georgia Peach, and more) or unscented.
eos Shea + SPF Lip Balm – Lemon Twist
Have you ever tried eos before? They were big a few years ago, but they’re still pretty awesome. These circular balms are great, since they also include SPF. That means extra protection for your kiddo. Amazon Reviewer Lisa W. believes this product is a necessity during the cold winter months. “The eos lip balms are the only thing that get me through the dry winters!” she wrote. “Without them, I don’t know what I’d do other than be in pain all the time.”
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