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Baby massage a time to nourish baby's skin The benefits of infant massage are now widely known and include relief from the discomfort of gas and colic, improved blood circulation, enhanced development of the nervous system, reduction of stress in baby and improved immune function, in addition to the obvious benefit of increased bonding between baby and caregiver(s).  There is one very important element of baby massage, however, that is sometimes overlooked by parents who innocently assume that all available baby skin care products used to massage baby, like baby oils and lotions, are safe for their children. This is not so!
According to Dr. Larry B. Silver, MD and medical advisor for the Institute for Children's Environmental Health, commonly available baby oils, lotions and ointments contain 17 known toxins, irritants and carcinogenic substances such as benzyl alcohol, parabens, talc, fragrance and triethanolamine. Babies are especially vulnerable and sensitive to these chemicals as their skin is more permeable than adult skin and their brains, nervous system and other organs are still developing. Furthermore, babies ingest products put on their skin by putting fingers & toes, toys and other objects in their mouths. © 2008 Mashala Baby Organics
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