Dangers of baby powder

In the hot summer, babies who sweat a lot may develop rashes on their bodies, which makes their mothers feel distressed. At this time, mothers will put some talcum powder on the babies to absorb the sweat. Some mothers don’t know the harm of baby powder and only see the benefits of talcum powder. Here I will introduce to mothers the dangers of baby powder. It is better for mothers to use less baby powder on babies as possible.

Hazard 1: The main ingredient of baby powder is talcum powder, which contains inseparable lead. Once the lead enters the baby's body, it cannot be excreted quickly.

When it accumulates in the human body for a long time, it will harm the nervous, hematopoietic and digestive systems, and seriously affect the intellectual and physical development of the baby. Children with blood lead levels ≥100μg/L are considered to be suffering from lead poisoning. Research results from Beijing Children's Hospital have shown that for every 10μg/dL increase in blood lead, the intelligence index decreases by 2 to 3 points.

Hazard 2: Talcum powder contains magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate, which can easily invade the respiratory tract.

Because children's respiratory tracts are not yet fully developed, they cannot eliminate the inhaled amount on their own even if it is a small amount. If a large amount is inhaled, it will invade the bronchi and destroy the ciliary movement of the trachea, which will reduce the defense and easily induce respiratory tract infection.

If talcum powder is applied to the baby's buttocks and wetted with urine, it will block the sweat glands, causing redness due to friction and even a rash.

Hazard 4: The particles of talcum powder are very small, and the dust can easily enter the vagina, cervix, etc. through the vulva, and adhere to the surface of the ovaries, stimulating the proliferation of ovarian epithelial cells, and then inducing ovarian cancer.

Therefore, it is worth noting that parents should not apply talcum powder on the lower body of baby girls. To be on the safe side, adult women should not use talcum powder on their lower body. According to relevant surveys, women who use talcum powder for a long time have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

3.88 times.

In fact, parents can prevent the occurrence of pediatric dermatitis and prickly heat by keeping the baby's skin in the wrinkles clean and dry. They can also apply baby lotion or massage oil on these areas. If you use breathable cotton diapers and change and disinfect them frequently, you can prevent diaper rash.

1. When using, carefully pour an appropriate amount of talcum powder on your hands away from the baby, and then slowly apply it on the baby's body. Be careful not to let the talcum powder fly all over the place.

2. After use, close the lid in time and store it properly. Do not let the baby play with it as a toy.

3. Don't let older children imitate adults and sprinkle talcum powder on babies to avoid accidents.

4. When powdering a baby, do not use too much powder.

Have you remembered the above precautions for using talcum powder? Be sure not to use talcum powder as a child's toy and avoid inhaling it into the respiratory tract.