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5 toxic chemicals you should avoid in baby care products

Every day, children are exposed to as many as 27 hazardous chemicals. These chemicals are found in shampoos, lotions, and typical personal care products. To help you decide which products are truly safe and unsafe, experts have Fox News Health experts have weighed in.

 

 

  • First it’s important to avoid products that list ingredients like fragrances, perfume, or parfum. Products that use these ingredients often contain hazardous chemicals known as phthalates and parabens.
  • 1,4-Dioxane is another harmful ingredient often found in baby related products. The toxin has been linked to organ toxicity and skin allergies

Avoiding the harmful toxins is just part of the fight against harmful toxins. It’s also important to find safer alternatives.

  • Getting rid of products that can’t serve as double duty products is one way to start. These are products that can clean multiple surfaces or items.
  • Another way to is to use only products that are “Certified Organic”.

To learn more about which baby care product toxins your family should be avoiding, and which alternatives are the best, follow the link: http://fxn.ws/1Q1CrNK