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There are many products of babies that might be very dangerous for their skin. Hence one must be very cautious while applying them on their baby.
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Antibacterial Soap • Antibacterial Soap might be harmful for your children. No doubt that such an Antibacterial Soaps are made to eradicate germs from your hands and body but this does affect children with super sensitive skin. The ingredient that causes such irritation is triclosan. The FDA has also gone through studies that shows that the ingredients are absolutely harmful for the children and hence it should always be kept in mind while applying the same on your kid. Such chemicals are highly toxic to skin and can affect the growth and development of a child. If you are super alert of the germs then buying a normal soap is just fine.
Having eczema problems with lotion • We all want babies with extra soft skin but sometimes it may contain problems for sensitive babies. Certain moisturizers might contain burning agents which will create problems for children just after applying. The fragrances in the moisturiser might irritate the skin and will make it more sensitive to children suffering from eczema. Parents still worry for certain ingredients in the lotion that are quite bothersome, like for example, parabens and phthalates. Many even suggested that it causes hormonal problems. If your baby has super dry skin, always use mild soap and pat the skin. Rubbing will cause the skin to break off which will create more burning sensation. If you still want to use lotion on your baby’s body, you must consult with the pediatrician for some suggestions as per the skin type.
Using baby wipes • Disposable baby wipes might be harmful for your baby. It contains irritable alcohol that causes skin to burn or have the feeling of irritation. Some of the brands also uses preservatives which triggers allergic reactions. Your baby might build up a rash or hives due to the allergy causing agents. It’s always been an excellent idea to carry some wet washcloths while travelling.
Laundry Detergents • Laundry detergents might have some irritable chemicals that can burn the skin of your child. Here burning is linked with burning sensation that itself is irritating. This happens especially when your child has sensitive skin. If your child has eczema issue, he/she will have immediate issue with such laundry detergents. In order to avoid this, make sure you only use a mild detergent which has got no perfumes and dyes. For better safety, wash your child’s clothes twice before putting on the clothes. This will help in removing any residue which might remains even after cleaning.
Liquid Fabric Softener • A lot of babies have issues with the shampoo. Being a parent, it becomes very important to check what shampoo you are using on your child’s hair. Some chemicals tend to bother scalps of your child and hence it should be watched carefully. Studies have found that certain ingredients are totally bad for children's health. They are- formaldehyde, phthalates and 1,4 dioxane. The only way you can protect your baby from getting super sensitive with shampoos is to avoid anything that contains added flavours or fragrances. You can go with the natural formula without any chemicals or less chemicals.
Household Cleaners • Household cleaners are also risky especially when you have no idea what's inside the product. Studies have shown that ingredients such as alkylphenolethoxylates (APEs) which are commonly found in detergents can cause hormonal disbalance in children. Hence these are very lethal for a child. If the brand contains ammonia, it will be very dangerous for kids as it tends to burn the skin and is also poisonous at the same time. If you want a cleaner room with no dangerous or harmful effect, always go with something that has more of a natural touch without any added chemicals. Vinegar and baking soda works just perfectly fine when it comes to cleaning- be it your room or just clothes.
Bug Spray • Often times we tend to get rid of insects in the hope that it will protect our kids from poisonous insects but in reality your child’s skin will be at risk for such act. No doubt that bug spray will help in keeping the insects away from your child, but the formula will burn the skin and will make them more sensitive to sunlight if they apply sunscreen. The American Academy of Pediatrics have warned parents to use bug spray which only contains 30% DEET. don’t use any type of repellent creams or sprays if your baby is under 2 months.
Cleaning Surfaces • This is the most important thing to do when you have a kid in your house. Your floor and carpet is a home to dust masters and it finds an easy way through child. Children love to play on the floor and hence they get in contact with the dust which will later be passed into their stomach as they tend to place fingers straight into their mouth. Make sure you have cleaned the floors and carpets before leaving your kids on it.
Preservatives in Soap • The soaps which are meant for babies may contain some ingredients that won’t suit your child. As these soaps have to contain some preservatives to sustain its usage, such thing can highly affect a child’s skin. It can cause irritation on the skin, eyes and lungs. In fact the worst part about it is it can cause eczema in children. Nowadays, eczema has become very common in children. Hence every parent should consider these facts before buying any product for their babies. Search for something that does not contain any harmful chemicals or fragrances.
Conclusion • Conclusion, when it’s about your baby, you have to take some extra precautions. Certain products might not suit your kid and hence it needs to be stopped. This post will help you in keeping a note of all such products that might contain harmful chemicals which can destroy the skin of your child. Make sure you also spend some time on having a regular checkup of your child. Visit walk in clinic in London to have a thorough body checkup which will ensure your child is healthy and fit.
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