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What's the deal with baby powder?

mdnawilsmdnawils
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months

I have seen on here that people say baby powder isn't good to use.  Does anyone know why it is bad or why you shouldn't use it?  My mom keeps saying I should use some on DS to keep him dry but I am a little weary of it.

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Re: What's the deal with baby powder?

  • ssmith325ssmith325 member
    Only if baby inhales it.....that's when it's pretty bad / dangerous.  Cornstarch is WAY better!!!!
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  • jkyliejkylie member

    two things:

    1. the talc (in baby powder) can cause yeast infections

    2. they are doing research and studies that is linked to cancer (not sure ovarian , cervical...not sure) ...but what isn't linked to cancer nowadays!

    These are words from my drs' and nurses' mouth at the hospital.

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  • ibisibis member
    It gets airborne and baby breathes it in. The same can happen with cornstarch. It's best not to use either.
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