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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
Nov 1, 2007 4:07 pm US/Pacific
Study: Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products - Sue Kwon (CBS 5) The Environmental Working Group surveyed 3,300 parents asking what products they use and compared the ingredients to lists of chemicals know to cause allergies, hormone disruption, damage to the nervous system, and cancer. Dr. Rebecca Sutton, an environmental scientist conducted the study. "What we found is every day through the use of personal care, kids are exposed to 27 chemical ingredients that have never been assessed for safety...not by industry, or by the government." Juanita Forster, a San Mateo mother with three little girls is shocked. "You think if it's sold on the shelves and there is a beautiful baby on it, it's safe for babies," said Forster. "To hear that it's not is amazing to me." The questionable chemicals are found in generic store brand diaper wipes to big name brand sunscreen. Dr. Sutton points a few out. "2 bromo, 2 nitropropane, 3-DIOL creates allergy and skin irritation and in certain products it can break down to form cancer causing agents. Desitin diaper cream contains sodium borate. It can collect in the brain and liver and case health effects," said Dr. Sutton. The study found 89% of products labeled "recommended by a doctor" actually contain what Dr. Sutton considers dangerous chemicals. "Sunscreen with oxybenzone can trigger allergies and disrupt the hormone system," Sutton said. Manufacturers respond to these claims with this statement from the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association: "Companies utilize a complex, multi-tiered scientific approach to extensively evaluate the safety of individual ingredients and finished products. These processes can take many months to several years to complete and utilize the expertise of leading chemists, toxicologists, biologists, dermatologists and experts from other scientific disciplines and medical specialty areas." Forster doesn't quite trust manufacturers given recent chemical scares. "They were supposed to not be using lead paint on kids toys, and that didn't work too well," Forster said. The study is calling for the FDA to require strict testing of the chemicals' health effects as they would apply to children. The Environmental Working Group has a buying guide listing chemicals to watch out for in products. (© MMVII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) http://cbs5. com/consumer/ local_story_ 305191434. html |
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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
On Nov 3, 12:22 am, Tim Campbell wrote:
Nov 1, 2007 4:07 pm US/Pacific Study: Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products - Sue Kwon (CBS 5) The Environmental Working Group surveyed 3,300 parents asking what products they use and compared the ingredients to lists of chemicals know to cause allergies, hormone disruption, damage to the nervous system, and cancer. Dr. Rebecca Sutton, an environmental scientist conducted the study. "What we found is every day through the use of personal care, kids are exposed to 27 chemical ingredients that have never been assessed for safety...not by industry, or by the government." Juanita Forster, a San Mateo mother with three little girls is shocked. "You think if it's sold on the shelves and there is a beautiful baby on it, it's safe for babies," said Forster. "To hear that it's not is amazing to me." The questionable chemicals are found in generic store brand diaper wipes to big name brand sunscreen. Dr. Sutton points a few out. "2 bromo, 2 nitropropane, 3-DIOL creates allergy and skin irritation and in certain products it can break down to form cancer causing agents. Desitin diaper cream contains sodium borate. It can collect in the brain and liver and case health effects," said Dr. Sutton. The study found 89% of products labeled "recommended by a doctor" actually contain what Dr. Sutton considers dangerous chemicals. "Sunscreen with oxybenzone can trigger allergies and disrupt the hormone system," Sutton said. Manufacturers respond to these claims with this statement from the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association: "Companies utilize a complex, multi-tiered scientific approach to extensively evaluate the safety of individual ingredients and finished products. These processes can take many months to several years to complete and utilize the expertise of leading chemists, toxicologists, biologists, dermatologists and experts from other scientific disciplines and medical specialty areas." Forster doesn't quite trust manufacturers given recent chemical scares. "They were supposed to not be using lead paint on kids toys, and that didn't work too well," Forster said. The study is calling for the FDA to require strict testing of the chemicals' health effects as they would apply to children. The Environmental Working Group has a buying guide listing chemicals to watch out for in products. (© MMVII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) http://cbs5. com/consumer/ local_story_ 305191434. html If all this stuff is harming our kids then why should it even be put in a store? |
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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
Stuff in baby products can be scary. For example, check labels carefully for almond oil ... --Beth Kevles -THE-COM-HERE http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the GMAIL one if you would like me to reply. |
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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
Almond oil is only harmful to those with allergies. However, exposure to nuts is not recommended until age 3 years because babies can't communicate the early warning signs of a potentially fatal nut allergy. So putting almond oil in, for example, diaper wipes, could be extremely dangerous. (I think that the threat of a life-threatening allergy diminishes if the baby is exposed for the first time at an older age, but am not sure of that.) --Beth Kevles -THE-COM-HERE http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the GMAIL one if you would like me to reply. |
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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
There is alot of scarey stuff in all our skin and personal care
products. Do you know whats in your personal care products? I do. Check out my website for products and information that is safe. www.bayview.mionegroup.com Take Care Jo |
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Dangerous Chemicals In Common Baby Products
I love when people use threads to spam... there's way too much spam on
these newsgroups now, its really getting annoying. A far better site that I've used to choose a safer baby shampoo for my son is Environmental Working Group - http://www.ewg.org/ You can search baby products and it will tell you exactly what's in them, which ingredients are safe, which have been shown to be more risky. I have no affliation with Environmental Working Group, btw. |
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