Our children’s health is the most important thing to us. We are careful about the foods we give them, we make sure they get plenty of physical activity and sun exposure, and we try to limit their exposure to environmental toxins such as cigarette smoke.
However, we should also be careful when it comes to their bathing time. Namely, the world’s largest producer of baby hygiene products–Johnson & Johnson–uses a whole host of products that don’t belong anywhere near a baby’s skin. Here’s what Johnson & Johnson products could be doing to the skin and the immune system of our babies.
The Child’s Delicate Immune System
Babies have an extremely delicate immune system, but if we put them in bubbles, they won’t get exposure to pathogens and bugs that can work their immune systems and help their systems grow. And if we flood their bodies with unnatural ingredients and toxins, we may be setting them up for a lifetime of autoimmune issues, chronic illness, and poor health.
Unfortunately, Johnson & Johnson sell products that test your child’s immune system in the worst possible way. They activate overzealous immune responses, irritate the skin, and leave the immune system weak and vulnerable to other pathogens and diseases.
Ingredients Found in Johnson & Johnson Products
If you have a Johnson & Johnson product near you, take it and read the ingredients label. You’ll find that there are many ingredients that you can’t even pronounce or have never seen before.
One of the main carcinogens found in Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo is Quaternium-15. This chemical releases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen that over time can build up on the baby’s skin.
Another main toxin found in Johnson & Johnson products is 1,4-dioxane. The Environmental Protection Agency notes that 1,4-dioxane causes headaches, drowsiness, vertigo, skin irritation, and liver damage.
Healthy Alternatives
Now Johnson & Johnson claim that they are in the process of removing the toxic ingredients from their American products, but no one knows how long this process may take. Besides, do you want to continue to financially support a company that callously disregards the health of your family?
Other countries have toxin-free Johnson & Johnson products, including Japan, Sweden, Finland, South Africa, Norway, and Denmark. There’s no reason that the United States should be waiting years for the same.
Our advice would be moving on to healthier alternatives when it comes to the bathing needs of your child.
Burt’s Bees makes healthy products, but some people do not like the smell on their infants.
Earth Mama Angel Baby is another well-liked company that is based in the United States. Their sole focus is making products for babies, so you may be able to replace all of your Johnson & Johnson products at once.
Other companies with natural baby products include BabyGanics, Aveeno, California Baby, and Little Twig. You can try out some samples and see what’s best for your baby.
When you know what’s best for your baby, you choose the best. This is true in all aspects of parenting. Now that you have this information about Johnson & Johnson, you might want to make a better choice and protect your little one.
