Dangers of Talcum Powder

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.

By the Care2 Staff.

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Jennifer C.

4:20PM PST on Dec 13, 2011

Thanks for the advice.

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Lyssa C.

7:16PM PDT on Oct 29, 2011

Cheers :)

Robert O.

12:32AM PDT on Jun 24, 2011

Thanks Annie.

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10:12PM PDT on Jun 23, 2011

Thanks :)

Bon L.

5:10AM PST on Feb 6, 2011

Thanks for the info.

KS G.

12:57AM PST on Dec 1, 2010

Thanks for the article.

Carri K.

1:55PM PDT on May 28, 2010

Is this the same for "natural" talc?

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12:33AM PDT on Mar 18, 2010

thanks for post

Loretta K.

10:24PM PST on Feb 12, 2010

Don't want to breathe in those things.

10:48PM PST on Dec 29, 2009

for those of you who eat talc...it's a condition called pica that makes you eat wierd things like this. look it up and get treatment, I think its from a lack of certain vitamins/minerals and once you supplement those it may stop the cravings.
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