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I will no longer use this product. Some of their products contain carcinogens that have been linked to cancer. I am not only not using their product because there product "might" cause cancer but for the fact they are being so irresponsible about it
https://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/11/01/group-says-carcinogens-exist-in-popular-baby-shampoo/
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Re: Johnson and Johnson
I can understand why you would be upset about how they are handling it. But honestly? A lot of things are "known to cause cancer" or "might cause cancer" now a days. That disclaimer has to be put on a variety of things now because everyone and their brother can and will sue.
This!!
This!
Ditto PP. I think everything has a cancer warning.
That and why is this story all over the Bump again. It's been circulating for years.
THIS!
I'm a pretty earthy crunch gal. I use CA baby on Gabe. But, that is just because it is ff and he has sensitive skin. I used all of his J&J stuff on myself. Baby shampoo makes great face wash.
Lots of stuff causes cancer. J&J on your skin for 10 seconds hardly warrants all the posts there have been about this. I'm all for being educated and reading up on products. But, there comes a point that it just gets tiring to do this all.the.time.
I use lever 2000 soap. I am sure it is TERRIBLE for you. But, I'd rather have a little risk than swampy pits.
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
(in response to "why is this coming up again?")
Because there was a story on the controversy recently on Huffington Post.
I'm not angry at J&J but I will say it's enough of a put off to toss out our J&J products and switch to a less toxic brand. To each their own though.
I'm sure this is going to be unpopular...
I don't understand why any one would want to continue using J&J products on their baby knowing that there are harmful toxins in it. Especially because there are other options with ZERO harmful ingredients, that are just as easily attainable and no more difficult to use.
"The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has unsuccessfully been urging the world's largest health care company for 2 1/2 years to remove the trace amounts of potentially cancer-causing chemicals ? dioxane and a substance called quaternium-15 that releases formaldehyde ? from Johnson's Baby Shampoo, one of its signature products."
Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/11/01/group-says-carcinogens-exist-in-popular-baby-shampoo/#ixzz1cfOIeKQh
And I don't understand why people are getting all up in arms about "trace amounts" and "potentially."
I have done all the reading.
What I am saying is, if there is another option with absolutely no trace of chemicals/harmful substances, why is that not the first choice?
Is it because J&J and other similar brands have been around for decades?
It baffles me that mothers are choosing products with chemicals (even if it is only a tiny amount) over products with no chemicals at all.
Mothers choose it because it's CHEAP, and because they justify it with all the excuses you've seen posted here. Even though I registered (thoughtfully) for all CA baby products, I was pretty annoyed when I was gifted J&J products. They all went in the trash, I wouldn't even regift that crap because I legitimately believe it's dangerous. For how many years did cigarette packages warn "may cause cancer"?? Usually the dangers of chemicals are UNDER exaggerated, if not outright misunderstood for years before the true risk involved is fully understood, case in point, BPA. BPA a now KNOWN carcinogen was allowed in consumer products for WAY too long before taken off the shelves. I am disappointed to see so many moms take this so lightly. Usually where there's smoke there's fire... why play russian roulette with your precious baby?! There are natural, healthy alternatives. Yeah, they might be a little more costly but cut out a starbucks here or there and prioritize your baby's health. For the record, a colleague of mine just removed a precancerous lesion off a 7 mos olds head, no joke. Guess what kind of bath products mom used? J&J. True story.
Agree 100%. If there is a safer option why wouldn't you use it?
I'd like to know the safer brands as well! Also, what is the specific toxins that are being referred to, so I can look for it? Just interested in staying informed!
Sorry, the carcinogens are:
Dioxane
Quaternium-15
But still interested in the safer baby product brands!
Thank you!