Once again, scientists have finally caught up with Grandma's folk knowledge: Corn starch on your baby's bottom is the best medicine; the man-made stuff is poison.
One of the world's most identifiable scents is now linked to reproductive development issues in male babies: baby powder.
Researchers at the University of Washington have raised the red flag on all those cute sweet-smelling baby lotions, powders, and shampoos. Their new studies show that artificial chemicals, like phthalates, are actually harmful to our infants; some can even upset the reproductive development in our little boys.
The new study was published in Pediatrics, a respected medical journal. Besides the pamper products, the researchers say the damaging chemicals are found in many vinyl baby items, too.
They have no idea how the boys become exposed to the chemicals, except that they do.
Moms might miss the intoxicating scent of baby powder, but corn starch is cheaper anyway.
Thanks, Grandma!
Read more about this issue HERE.
For more information on phthalates, try this site.
"Phthalates are a family of compounds made from alcohols and phthalic anhydride. They are oily, colorless, odorless liquids that do not evaporate readily."
http://www.phthalates.org/whatare/index.asp
Cheers,
Sheree
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