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Allergy to washing powder in children

Allergy to washing powder in childrenChildren's skin is much more susceptible to various chemical elements than adult skin. And the doses of powder for washing children's and adult things are usually the same. Hence the problem with allergies to washing powder in children.

Why does skin react to powder?

What if your child has allergic symptoms? Never panic; a mild rash or itching is not fatal. The main thing is to figure out which remedy caused this skin reaction, and try to find out which of its components is an irritant. Among the main causes of an allergic reaction to a powder:

  • chemical elements in the composition of the product;
  • weakened immunity of the child;
  • hypersensitivity of the body;
  • heredity.

Any child under one year of age is especially prone to allergies. Why does the powder cause such reactions? The thing is that dry detergents tend to poorly rinse out of the fabric fibers. This leads to the fact that even after washing and rinsing, the remains of the powder in minimal quantities, but still remain on the clothes. When coming into contact with delicate and sensitive baby skin, they cause allergy symptoms.

Pay attention to the composition of the product

Of course, when washing children's clothes, you need to abandon detergents for everyday washing. But baby powders are not completely safe. In the store it is often difficult to decide on a children's product, as the choice is wide, and there is no way to check a particular product before buying.

To solve this problem, at least partially, you can take photographs of the compositions of the various products that you like and at home you can thoroughly deal with them, read product reviews on the Internet, and check the chemical properties of this or that component.composition of washing powder

If even the safest remedy harms your child, you should completely abandon factory powders. You can also wash children's things with ordinary soap. Especially since it concerns the things of newborns and infants, their things are generally better to wash with children's hypoallergenic soap.. In addition, now advanced housewives come up with how to make anti-allergenic washing powders at home.

How is the reaction manifested?

An allergy to washing powder can be accompanied by both completely harmless symptoms, and quite serious. Here's how the indicators look like your child’s specific detergent isn’t suitable.

  1. Rash and itching after skin contact with washed clothing.
  2. Cough and swelling of the airways. This is due to the allergen getting into the nose or throat of the baby.
  3. Nasal congestion and sneezing. If you see such a manifestation only after the child puts on clean clothes, this is an occasion to beware.
  4. Drowsiness, weakness, irritability, tearfulness.
  5. Dizziness and nausea.The manifestation of allergies in children

Against such manifestations, any anti-allergy drugs, for example, Zodak or Tavegil, are good at helping. But in any case, it does not hurt to see a doctor.

Choosing a Good Laundry Detergent

Of course, the choice of detergent is a very subjective matter. However, listening to the reviews of other parents or, especially, the recommendations of allergists will not be superfluous. The network is full of information on this subject, so finding something worthwhile is quite possible.

Important! Whatever laundry detergent you choose, rinse your clothes thoroughly in any case. After all, chemical elements are invariably present in any powder. Do not endanger the baby’s health.

If we summarize all the recommendations regarding children's products, the most popular companies are:

  • Tobbi Kids.
  • Sodasan.
  • Babyline
  • Luxus
  • Pigeon.The best washing powders for children

And also some domestic brands:

  • The world of childhood.
  • Stork

Although children's laundry detergent is not completely safe, it will still do less harm to a child’s health than an adult daily wash. Be attentive to the means by which you wash children's clothes.

   

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