https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 02:04:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619145 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:02:52 +0000 oahujeni 619145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Hedgehog: very good point!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619118 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:52:21 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 619118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These days everything is linked to cancer... If I avoided everything I was told caused cancer then we would have to live in a cave somewhere... then again, the lack of sunlight could cause a different cancer than getting sunlight could cause, and just think of all that cancer causing dirt or stale air! (Sorry, I am a bit cynical but you get my point.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619069 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:36:46 +0000 T-Mom 619069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What I had read is that cornstarch baby power is safe, but not the talc version. We use the former in moderation.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619043 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:28:17 +0000 MarieJ 619043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't use it because it's said to be bad for babies to inhale. The hospital didn't use it, so neither are we. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619039 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:27:02 +0000 mamimami 619039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aside from inhalation, I believe studies have also linked talc (used in grown ladies' nether regions) to cancer. I use the talc we got in my shoes! I do like Burt's Bees dusting powder which is not talc. Mostly I like the smell -- don't find it too useful although maybe at the beach or in a hot humid climate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619033 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:26:13 +0000 prettylizy 619033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: that's a neat trick for the sand!! I'll have to remember that. </p> <p>I don't use it because I haven't needed it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619015 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:20:26 +0000 Sweet T 619015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been told not to use it because of inhalation and it isn't necessary but I've never heard of it being linked to cancer. We don't use it for diapers at all. I have a small bottle for removing sand if we go to the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-619009 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:16:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 619009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't use it for this reason but we do use in moderation. </p> <p>Like if she has a bath and I immediately need to put a diaper on. The powder helps her dry and prevent a rash. </p> <p>We also love to use it when we go o the beach to softly remove sand from your skin. It works amazingly well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618999 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:12:07 +0000 jmarionsmith 618999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh no! i almost always put baby powder on LO after his bath to keep his bottom dry. i feel horrible! does anybody have any recommendations for an alternative? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618964 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:55:06 +0000 Ree723 618964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I agree, it's a dangerous stance to take as blanket stance on everything, but I also think there comes a point where you do your research, and make an informed decision after weighing up the pros/cons. In regards to baby powder, the links between *possible (no definite correlation) cancer and talc are only present in talc that contains traces of asbestos. No consumer products contain talc with asbestos, therefore, there is no increased risk of cancer from using talc. That being said, we don't generally use talc powder anyway, we go with cornstarch, which does not have any links with cancer. I don't agree with being reckless and adopting the attitude of "what's a little more matter anyway?", but I also think there is a point where one can cross over into being too extreme the other way.</p> <p>ETA: Correction - talc with asbestos can and does cause cancer, the correlation between asbestos free talc and cancer is what is up for debate. No studies have found increased risk of cancer from using absestos free talc (which is what all commercially sold talc is), but they haven't closed the book on studying the topic yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618936 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:44:01 +0000 anbanan15 618936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are also not supposed to use use it because it can be inhaled and get into their lungs. Everything is linked to cancer now a days so I wouldn't be surprised. (not making this statement to say it doesn't matter like pp pointed out. We do everything natural where we can as well as pp).</p> <p>I was gifted a whole bunch by someone at my shower and I was rather upset because I know how dangerous it can be so I didn't understand why someone would gift you like 5 bottles of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618926 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:40:15 +0000 runsyellowlites 618926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: We still have quite a few products for babies &amp; adults alike that have what would be deemed "dangerous ingredients" for sale &amp; bought without question. Alot of people take the stance "Everything causes cancer these days so what's a little ____ matter?.." =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618922 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:39:07 +0000 ShootingStar 618922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard that baby powder can be bad because it can get in the air and the baby can breathe it in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618920 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:38:11 +0000 Ree723 618920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We weren't told anything about it and we use powder all the time - we use cornstarch powder though, not talc (for the most part, we do occasionally use talc if we're out of the cornstarch stuff). When we made a comment about it to my SIL in the States, she raised her eyebrows and made a snide remark - but it's not frowned upon here in Australia so we use it. I don't like using nappy rash cream if she doesn't need it, and powder is great for keeping her dry, especially in the hot, humid climate we live in, so we go with it. And I can't help but think that if there was a genuine risk, it would no longer be marketed/sold for babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618901 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:33:21 +0000 aprk 618901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been told not to use baby powder but mostly bc it's not necessary, not bc it's linked to cancer. Scary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618892 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:31:08 +0000 runsyellowlites 618892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about all the chemicals/ingredients used in Baby Powder b/c we don't use it. I tend to stay away from things not absolutely needed though &amp; what we do use we try to keep it natural (ie. coconut oil w/ essential oils for diaper rash "cream"). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-linked-to-cancer#post-618882 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:29:20 +0000 oahujeni 618882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the class we took before leaving the hospital they told us never to use baby powder because it has been linked to cancer. I had some to use on DS but then I remembered being told that. Has anyone else heard of this? Do you use baby powder on your LO? </p>