Why do some parents still use Talc?

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Tests of talc products, including Johnson & Johnson's popular baby powder, have revealed they can contain asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that can be caused by talcum powder contaminated with asbestos. www.asbestos.com/products/talcum-powder/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44816805

It's not hard to dry your baby with a towel.

I don't want to breathe in your carcinogen or for my baby to breathe it in either

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What do you mean you don’t want to breathe it in? Unless people are changing their baby on your table at Frankie and Benny’s while you eat then I don’t see how you’re breathing it in at all.

Lots of things have been linked to cancer. I’m vegetarian but I don’t go round saying why do people let their child eat red meat, it’s been linked to an increased chance of certain cancers. I presume you eat red meat? And probably your child as well?

I bought talc for the first time, last year, when Ds2 needed some verruca socks. Managed perfectly well without it until he needed to ease something rubbery onto his feet.

Also processed meats. So if you’ve ever fed your child bangers and mash then why?

They've been told to pay before though, appealed and had it over turned. I don't know. I don't use it myself but it's not like they were smoking next to you, it's something that's sold in the baby section of most shops so people can be very much forgiven for assuming it's safe.

@RB68

they still sell cigarettes and alcohol ...

Yes, the former have very prominent health warnings on the packet, though. Recent photos on my tobacco have included cancerous amputated lungs and a bleeding brain.

My 96 year old Grandma has used talc all her life, and I mean she goes through a bottle a week and it is everywhere. It makes me feel sceptical about the claims but perhaps she is just lucky.

There are other potentially cancer causing things a large number of people use, a lot of plastics (plastic tubs, bottles, flooring etc) have been claimed to contribute to cancers. It can be difficult to avoid everything that hasn't been linked, so most people will just continue to do what is convenient, including using talc.

You need to see the GP about your health anxiety I think

I use a talc-free powder from Lush after I’ve been swimming as I go before work and have to get dressed in a hurry. It’s also really good on chub rub in summer. To be honest I imagine any risk from talc is much lower than that from air pollution which we are exposed to so much more.

I’ve never used it, I’ve not really seen the need, but your OP is a bit misleading. More recent tests by the FDA found no traces of asbestos.

For talc without asbestos, it doesn’t sound that concerning tbh. I certainly wouldn’t be worried about breathing in a tiny amount someone else was using (I’ve never even seen anyone use talc, how often is this a problem for you?)

www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-powder-and-cancer.html

How often are you around people using talc that you and your baby are breathing ot in

I only use talc on my feet if I have been to a sandy beach. I never used it on DD when she was a baby. It never occurred to me to get some for her.

I found this article interesting.

Why on earth would women put talc in their knickers?

Do they though? My eldest is 17 and it was quite well publicised back then not to use talc. I know J&J still make it and market is as a baby product but assumed only the older generations bought/used it.

I use talc to get properly dry before getting dressed. Can't stand feeling claggy. Iirc modern talc doesn't contain asbestos.

This post made me realized I never even considered using talc, for myself or my baby. What is talc for anyway?

I know an oncologist who is convinced it's an issue - but the studies to back it up will likely take a very long time, as cancer causal studies tend to.

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk - DS has never had talc/baby powder of any kind, and we don't keep it in the house.

The only time I ever use it is to get sand off feet when leaving the beach, it's brilliant for that! Pretty sure my kids will survive that level of exposure.

How often are you around people using talc that you and your baby are breathing ot in confused

Swimming lessons

Do you and your children never eat ham or sausages or toast (carbon)? They all cause cancer. We use it on feet after being on the beach.

Hard getting your wet suit on, without it

I also shared with a girl in uni who essentially /metaphorically rolled in the stuff straight after a shower. How did I know this? IT WAS FLIPPING EVERYWHERE IN THE BATH ROOM

Op you've not answered the question? Do you eat processed meat? Red meat?

Hard getting your wet suit on, without it grin Not really...

No I don't eat processed or red meat