Choose a Baby Shampoo - AVOID CERTAIN CHEMICALS - The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found in an independent labratory testing that 61% of popular baby shampoo products contain both formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane. Both chemicals are proven to be cancer causing and are byproducts of ingredients in the shampoo.
GO ORGANIC - One of the best ways to avoid chemicals is to choose brands that are Certified Organic. There are many levels of certification with the USDA Certified Organic Seal being the highest.
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READ HYPOALLERGENIC LABELS ACCURATELY - Ridiculous as it may sound, the EWG study showed that 80% of products marketed as hypoallergenic, gentle and soothing actually contained ingredients are linked to allergies and skin irritation.
AVOID FRAGRANCES - The ingredients of fragrance formulas aren't required to be listed on bottles for baby shampoo. Chemicals, called phthalates, which are found to be linked to reproductive problems are found in a lot of fragrances. What a great reason to go fragrance free.
CHOOSE TEARLESS - While it may seem common sense that a baby shampoo would be tearless, a lot of organic and non organic brands can really sting when they get in the eyes. Make sure to purchase a tearless or tear free shampoo, especially for babies under one year of age.
I never would have guessed that choosing a baby shampoo would be more complicated than walking down the aisle of the nearest Target or Walmart. But, as I learn more about preparing for baby, I see words pop up such as "formaldehyde" or "sulfate" in relation to baby shampoo. How is this possible?
Over 80% of baby shampoos contain formaldehyde. Toxin levels of children who use tainted shampoos are dramatically higher than for those who use sulfate free organic shampoos for baby.
This article will give you the tools to choose safe, cleansing shampoo for the apple of your eye. We will go over sulfate free shampoos for baby that are tear free, organic and fragrance free. I will not only mention several brands of baby shampoo that are safe, but give you the tools to navigate the world of marketing at your local Target or Walmart store. I will also provide a link to sign a petition to make safer baby shampoo products. - by eHow
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