Laundry
Fewer chemicalsThe American Academy of Dermatology suggests fragrance-free, dye-free detergent for kids with eczema. That ‘fresh’ scent is a mix the label doesn’t have to name.
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ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Free & Clear
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Fragrance- and dye-free liquid, as dermatologists suggest for sensitive skin. A jug skips pods, a known poisoning risk for toddlers, and costs less per load.
Scented detergent leaves fragrance on clothes, sheets and towels, and the American Academy of Dermatology’s eczema advice for children is fragrance-free, dye-free detergent. In a 2011 study by Steinemann and colleagues of 25 fragranced laundry, cleaning and personal-care products, researchers found 133 different chemicals given off, and only one, ethanol, was listed on any label. Pods add a second concern: a 2014 study in Pediatrics found US poison centres logged 17,230 children under 6 exposed to them in 2012–13.
General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.
‘Free & clear’ still contains surfactants and preservatives.
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Fragrance-free, dye-free detergent, in the American Academy of Dermatology’s advice for children with eczema.
No, ‘free & clear’ detergents leave out fragrance and dye, but they still contain surfactants and preservatives.
Yes, laundry pods are a poisoning risk for toddlers: in 2012–13, US poison centres logged 17,230 children under 6 exposed to them. A jug of liquid skips them and costs less per load.
Laundry
Children’s eczema guides say to skip dryer sheets. A ball of wool softens laundry with no added scent.
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Otylzto 6-pk
Baby & Kids
That stubborn diaper rash could be the wipe. Water wipes with no fragrance skip the extras.
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Eco Wave bamboo water wipes, unscented, 12 × 64
Laundry
Whiter whites with no chlorine fumes, and no chlorine to react if it meets another cleaner.
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OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Free (fragrance-free) powder, 3 lb x 4 (192 oz)
