Oral Care Reviewed Jul 5, 2026

hello Kids Toothpaste

Colgate's "hello" kids toothpaste named in 2025 lawsuits alleging lead.

Lawsuit · 2025

Lead class action (kids toothpaste)

Oct 2025 class actions allege independent testing found lead of ~236–658 ppb across hello Kids toothpaste varieties (over 6× the FDA children's-candy limit) while marketed as natural/safe. Active; Colgate disputes.

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Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend it pending the litigation. A "natural" kids toothpaste facing an active lawsuit alleging lead well above the children's-candy limit is worth knowing about.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

A silica-based kids toothpaste that 2025 suits allege is contaminated with lead (a contaminant, likely via the mineral abrasive) at levels over 6× the children's-candy limit.

We read every line on this label. Nothing here is on our watch or caution list — no synthetic fragrance, no flagged chemicals.

Full Ingredient List

Safe Watch Caution
  • Water also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
  • Sorbitol
  • Hydrated Silica
  • Glycerin also listed as Glycerine, Vegetable Glycerin
  • Xylitol
  • Natural Flavor
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
  • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

hello has been owned by Colgate-Palmolive since 2020.

Where to buy

Key Products

  • hello Kids Fluoride-Free Toothpaste (Unicorn Sparkle, Watermelon, etc.) View on Amazon →

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