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Dangers of Talcum Powder
By the Care2 Staff.
Find out why talcum powder is a bad choice for babies and get the formula for a lovely all-natural alternative here:
Talcum powder contains a substance similar in composition to asbestos, and some studies have linked the use of talcum powder to increased incidence of ovarian cancer. Accidentally inhaling it can lead to serious respiratory problems or even death.
It is never a good idea to allow your baby to inhale any powder, even the all-natural formula below, so be sure to place the shaker out of your baby’s reach.
Sweet Baby Powder
1/3 cup white cosmetic clay
1/3 cup powdered arrowroot
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon zinc oxide powder
1/2 teaspoon essential oil of lavender
1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in a lidded jar with a shaker insert (leftover herb jars with holed inner lids are perfect).
2. Makes a little more than a cup.
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add your comment »corn starch is a carbohydrate which is nourishing- to germs as well as people- my pediatrician told me 30 yrs ago- don't touch it or talc
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My mother died from ovarian cancer. She used an abundant amount of talcum powder - using it every day, for 30 years, on her genital area. I'm convinced her talc usage was linked to her cancer
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I have 4 children now aged between 27 and 12 and never used any sort of powder on them when they were babies. I used zinc and castor oil cream when changing their diapers and never saw the need for powder.
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I will remember this when I powder my baby's bottom not to let it go anywhere near his face.
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I know a lot of people swear by corn starch for baby powder, but I've also heard that certain bacteria really like corn starch so you can end up with more of a problem. I would look into the corn starch more before using it. I have a 1 year old who has made it his whole little life without any type of baby powder and has never had diaper rash. Maybe it's the magic breastmilk or frequent "naked time" between changes???
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The thing is, this study is repeated every few years and says the exact opposite of the one before it. There have been so many "yes, i causes cancer" and "no, it doesn't" arguments that you really can't figure out if it's truly a carcinogen. But, there is no doubt inhaling it can cause respiratory problems: ALL particulates will cause problems, talcum, starches, and clay dust will all cause issues if you inhale them. Any time something besides air hits your lungs it's a bad thing.
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