How to wash new clothes for newborn babies? Will they cause cancer? The truth behind it is beyond your expectation…

\”Wearing new clothes without washing them can cause cancer.\” Many parents must be frightened by this sentence and have the urge to wash their babies\’ clothes immediately, right? Coupled with the occasional news of excessive formaldehyde content, unqualified fiber composition, unqualified pH value, unqualified color fastness, and suspected violation of regulations in children\’s clothing for infants and children, everyone\’s sense of security has been shattered into pieces. Scum! Since the news is so terrifying, there is no reason not to analyze it. Today, let’s talk about what “hidden health risks” are hidden in baby’s clothes, as well as the methods and tips on how to buy clothes for your baby and wash them correctly. Will wearing new clothes without washing really cause cancer? In order to fix color, prevent corrosion and remove wrinkles, garment factories will use chemical agents to process clothes, so it is inevitable that new clothes will have formaldehyde residues. Precisely because of formaldehyde, which is classified as a Category 1 carcinogen, it has become the \”culprit\” for \”wearing new clothes without washing them can cause cancer.\” Why do you say that? Because the dose is not enough to cause cancer. Research shows that new, unwashed clothes may release 0.012-0.426 ppm of formaldehyde per day. A study led by the American Institute for Cancer Research showed that the peak concentration of formaldehyde, which may cause cancer, is above 4.0 ppm or the average concentration is above 1.0 ppm. Therefore, as long as the concentration does not reach a certain level and the exposure time is not long, the possibility of causing cancer is low. Moreover, our country stipulates that the formaldehyde content of infant clothing must be less than or equal to 20 mg per kilogram. As long as moms and dads buy regular and qualified baby clothes for their babies, they don’t have to worry too much about formaldehyde residues. Is it okay not to wash it if the carcinogenic potential is low? No! Newly bought clothes still need to be washed before wearing them for your baby. This is not to prevent cancer, but to prevent formaldehyde from irritating the baby\’s respiratory tract and skin. Because a small number of babies will develop tears, nausea, cough, sore throat, itchy skin and rash after coming into contact with unwashed clothes. Therefore, whether it is children\’s clothing or adult clothing, you must develop a good habit of washing it before wearing it. How to clean baby clothes correctly? Formaldehyde is free in nature, but mothers and fathers should not be afraid. Because formaldehyde is afraid of both water and sunlight, it is very easy to \”disintegrate\”. As long as parents follow the following steps, they can easily eliminate the residue on their baby\’s clothes. First, put the clothes into the water to fully soak them, and then put in the children\’s laundry detergent; secondly, rub them to fully dissolve the detergent, and then rub the clothes gently with both hands. Remember to rinse the clothes several times after washing to prevent residue from irritating the baby\’s tender skin; 3. Dry the washed clothes, preferably in a ventilated and sunny place. Sunlight is a natural disinfectant and the best way to eliminate formaldehyde. For clothes that cannot be washed, you can dry them in ventilation or in the sun for a day or two, which can also achieve the effect of eliminating formaldehyde. In addition to the above three points, it is also important to note that it is best not to wash baby clothes with adult clothes. It is best to wash underwear and underwear by hand. Do not mix worn clothes and washed clothes to avoid cross-infection of bacteria. How to choose clothes for your baby? Three words: Look! mark! sign! Clothing grades are divided into: high-quality products, first-class products, and qualified products. Generally speaking, clothing is measured by color fastness, shrinkage, fiber content and other indicators are divided into grades. When parents buy clothes for their babies, it is best to choose high-quality or first-class clothes; the safety technology categories are divided into: Class A, Class B, and Class C. my country has clear requirements: the formaldehyde content of infant clothing must be less than 20 mg/kg, and the words \”infant products\” or \”Class A\” must be marked. For babies under 3 years old, parents are advised to purchase clothing that meets Category A technical requirements; product information is missing: if there are no washing instructions and no product specifications (i.e. height, chest circumference, waist circumference, etc.) on the clothing, it can be considered unqualified products, parents should not buy such clothing for their babies. After reading today’s content, are the stones in your heart falling? A special reminder: in addition to paying attention to the labels of new clothes and developing the habit of washing them before wearing them, you should also pay attention to the smell. If there is a strange smell when you open the package, parents should be particularly vigilant, because it may be a substandard product or excessive chemical residues.