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Panic mode/ Shampoo

jbrown6714jbrown6714 member
in July 2015 Moms
So I am in a serious panic. I was just reading that shampoos that have Sodium Lauryl Sulfate may cause birth defects. I was my hair every day (sometimes more than once- I am aware this is unnecessary) I checked my shampoo and of course this is the second ingredient after water! I am 33 weeks and so scared that my shampoo may cause a birth defect. I have been using this the entire time. Did everyone else know this? Any moms with kids already use shampoo that has Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (which I think most do??) while pregnant and not have any problems?
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Re: Panic mode/ Shampoo

  • gotdiesel2007gotdiesel2007 member
    Honestly have never checked my shampoo with any of my kids but out if curiosity checked it for you mine has it too and to be honest not really concerned.
    DS #1 Born 01/23/09
    Married 03/18/10
    DS #2 Born 05/19/11
    DS #3 Due 07/26/15


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  • jbrown6714jbrown6714 member
    Thank you so much for looking! It helped me relax a bit.

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  • lindsaypkellylindsaypkelly member
    SLS is basically the stuff that makes it bubble and almost all shampoo/soap/face cleanser has it
    I really wouldn't stress too much as I'm sure most expecting mothers have used it unknowingly.
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  • KatrinaPRKatrinaPR member
    If you're concerned, switch to a natural brand like Acure. Natural products typically skip that, since it is an unnecessary ingredient.
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  • erinnlouerinnlou member
    I just checked mine, and both brands I have in my shower right now (dove and garnier fructis) have it as well. My first child was fine, so I'm not entirely concerned.
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  • jbrown6714jbrown6714 member
    Thank you all for you feedback. Feeling a little better. I am going to switch. I opened up the all natural baby shampoo to use on myself last night. It's so hard when you try to do everything that's best for your baby and then u read something like that.
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  • jbrown6714jbrown6714 member
    But I'm sure you are all right and most people use it with no problems. Thanks again!
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  • corndogrobotcorndogrobot member
    Most toothpastes have SLS too. Never heard of it having a link to birth defects. Like @lindsaypkelly said, it's the stuff that makes it bubble or lather.
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  • beeishbeeish member
    I have three different shampoos and they all have it. I've been using the same brands since first trimester. I wouldn't worry I used the same brands of shampoo with my first LO and he's ok.
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  • zmombiezmombie member
    Wow... No I did not know that! But I mean how many other moms used shampoo while pregnant? I did with both my girls and so far this one as well.. Maybe ask your doctor about it.. Might just be one of those internet things? That's so weird...
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  • Jennym2bJennym2b member
    I wouldn't worry... if it was a real concern drs would say something considering pretty much everyone uses shampoo..
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  • claudia3059claudia3059 member
    I bought shampoo, body wash, conditioner & toothpaste from whole foods when I found out I was pregnant. Mostly because I'm paranoid of chemical additives in general. But as pp have said, if there was an ultra clear link, there would be warnings against using them while pregnant.

    I just don't trust big companies or the government to set out warnings for people when it comes to these things.
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  • jbrown6714jbrown6714 member
    I completely agree with you. I try to do a lot of organic ect. I spent a ton of time looking into the best type of shampoo ect for the baby. I don't know why I never thought of this. I do agree that there is probably not a clear link or dr. Would say something. Thanks!
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