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Dream - Baby powder is one of the baby supplies that is always available at home. Baby powder is usually sprinkled around the stomach, face, as well as the groin and buttocks area to prevent diaper rash.
The main function is to keep the skin dry so that the baby will remain comfortable. This powder helps prevent moisture that causes rashes and red irritation on the baby's skin.
The usage is indeed quite common but a few years ago there was a case of baby powder contaminated with a substance that can cause cancer if inhaled. The baby powder product is suspected to contain asbestos contamination which is the cause of cancer. Meanwhile, in a case study in 2016, interviews involving many participants who have been using baby powder for years concluded that talcum powder can increase the ratio of ovarian cancer by 33 percent.
As time goes by and technology advances, baby powder is now made from safer materials. Another effect is that the very fine particles of the powder are easily inhaled and can cause lung problems in babies.
"Menghirup bedak bayi bisa mengiritasi paru-paru dan menyebabkan komplikasi pernapasan seperti iritasi, atau batuk," kata Sophie Balk, dokter anak dari New York. Paru-paru bayi yang masih kecil dan masih berkembang memiliki risiko tinggi terkena masalah pernapasan. Kalau bayi menghirup terlalu banyak bedak, bisa sesak, tersedak hingga menyebabkan masalah paru-paru." "Inhaling baby powder can irritate the lungs and cause respiratory complications such as irritation or cough," said Sophie Balk, a pediatrician from New York. Babies' small and developing lungs are at high risk of respiratory problems. If a baby inhales too much powder, it can cause shortness of breath, choking, and lung issues."
Instead of increasing the risk of respiratory problems in children, doctors suggest using an alternative that is considered safer than baby powder, which is using diaper cream. Just like talcum powder, diaper cream also functions to prevent rashes and keep the skin around the diaper area dry.
"\u201cAlmost all diaper creams are made from oil or zinc oxide. This diaper cream acts as a barrier for the skin and diaper, preventing direct contact with dirt and urine,\u201d said Pauline Bridgeman, a pediatrician."
Research on diaper cream also shows that zinc oxide-based cream products are more effective than talcum powder in reducing diaper rash. If the baby's skin is already rough-textured and irritated, Bridgeman suggests rinsing the child's buttocks with running water first before applying the cream. The purpose of cleaning the dirt with water is to prevent excessive rubbing on the irritated skin.
The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving the HTML tags: "The doctors also advise against using talcum powder to prevent diaper rash, even if the powder used is organic. Powder particles can harm the child's lungs. Cream is more recommended. Besides being more effective, diaper cream also does not pose a risk to the baby's lungs. Report by Salma Rihhadatul Aisy. Source: The Bump"
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