CCTV exposed that "substandard wet wipes" contain harmful substances to the human body, and many big brands were caught in the scam.

Wet wipes also provide a lot of convenience for people. If your hands are dirty or something gets dirty, you don't need to rinse them with water. You can wipe them directly and throw them away after use. It is disposable and no longer needs to be cleaned.

Attention! Due to it is direct contact with the baby's skin, if it is an unqualified product, the baby's skin can easily cause allergies, and even other reactions, leading to discomfort for the baby.

There are many large brands of wipes on the market, as they will have a higher level of popularity. So many moms are also quite confident about buying these large brand wipes, but can they be completely confident about big brand wipes?

Previously, CCTV tested a batch of baby wipes and found that nearly half of them were unqualified. Wet wipes contain formaldehyde and have a high content of propylene glycol.

Wet wipes contain these substances, what harm can they do to babies?

1.    The hazards of preservatives

Wet wipes are mostly stored with preservatives in order to last long enough. This can also have some effect of not being infected by bacteria. However, if some businesses use substandard preservatives and infants use them for a long time, their delicate skin will be prone to redness and many allergic reactions.

2. The Harm of Formaldehyde

As we konw that it is harmful. If pregnant women use it for a long time, it can easily cause serious conditions such as fetal malformations. So when choosing wipes, it is important to carefully select products with zero formaldehyde content.

3.The hazards of propylene glycol

It is a low toxicity chemical, colorless and transparent, and has some moisturizing and antibacterial effects. Therefore, it is commonly used in cosmetics such as wipes, makeup removers, and facial cleansers. In cosmetics, the addition of propylene glycol does not exceed 5%, which is volatile and has little impact.

But children who use their skin for a long time can easily develop ulcers, redness, and inflammation.

So when choosing wet wipes for your baby, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Check the ingredients and packaging clearly

Check the ingredients on the package, and do not contain alcohol, essence, fluorescent agent, or the ingredients mentioned above. Also check if the manufacturer has the words' hygiene licensing standards'.

2. Wet tissue material

Choose a soft material that is not prone to fuzzing after wiping and has moderate moisture content, which is the most suitable choice.

3. Online purchase of wet wipes

If purchasing on a website platform, attention should be paid to the product's sales volume, comments, and whether the product details page displays material descriptions for wipes, etc.

Finally, after buying the wet wipes, adults can use them first to see if they feel any abnormalities; Alternatively, try wiping the baby's arm first to see if there are any adverse reactions. Baby's skin is thin, so it's important to be cautious when choosing things for your baby!