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Formaldehyde Found in Johnson's Baby Shampoo
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Anonymous
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I just read that MomsRising and some other organizations released a report that found that there are dangerous chemicals in common bath products, like formaldehyde in Johnson's baby shampoo. I am not the type of mom who usually freaks out about this stuff, but this report really scared me.
I wanted to share a link to the report and an action link MomsRising set up to ask for the FDA to regulate these chemicals. Very scary stuff!!! Here's the link: http://www.momsrising.org/content/ba...ing-toxic-tubs What do you all think? Is there any way to avoid all these dangerous chemicals? They even found them in whole foodsey stuff. Is it just me, or are other arents concerned about all the exposure our kids have?????? |
Anonymous
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Oh crazy- my link went bonkers.
Let me try again. http://www.momsrising.org/content/babies-across-us-are-sitting-toxic-tubs |
Anonymous
| There is all kinds of dangerous junk in air freshener and dryer sheets, including formaldehyde. I'm surprised how many people use these products at all, much less around babies and small children. |
Anonymous
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IF you want to check the chemical qualities of your bath and skincare products, go to:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ You don't have to buy all-organic to find safe products. Dove soap, for instance, is a low hazard. HOwever, you're right that some of the more eco-friendly sounding products are not actually. |
Anonymous
| Have you ever looked at the ingredients on wipes? They have paradens and pathlates. Chemicals are everywhere. |
Anonymous
Never occurred to me. I"ll have to look now. |
Anonymous
| The phthalates are now banned from wipes, thanks to the CPSIA (the lead toy law). |
Anonymous
The wipes from Costco are free of alcohol/perfume/parabens and pathlates and they are cheap
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Anonymous
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You are exposed to formaldehyde pretty routinely, so this issue is whether these products significantly add to your total exposure. Common sources of formaldehyde exposure include:
Building materials (I think this is improved since about the mid-80's) Gas stoves Paints and household chemicals Smog |
Anonymous
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I think the shampoo has trace amounts of formaldehyde. Plus, you use such small quantities that it is rather neglible in the grand scheme of things. So I wouldn't worry too much - especially since we're exposed to all sorts of toxins daily.
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Anonymous
Just checked our huggies wipes and they do contain parabens. |
Anonymous
| What is an inexpensive alternative to this shampoo? (I'm unemployed so don't hassle me for being thrifty!) |
Anonymous
| Just to clarify, I meant what is an inexpensive safe alternative? |
Anonymous
Dollar store sells shampoo. |
Anonymous
| I haven't read the ingredients on Brand 365 unscented shampoo but a big jug of it lasts a long time and is pretty cheap. |