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Are baby wipes dangerous?

What's the problem?

"CFU What to choose" started it all by publishing tests on 26 consumer wipes, which would prove that they contain phenoxyethanol, a preservative with toxic effects on the liver, also suspected of harming the reproductive system and the development of the child. 'child.

The Federation of Beauty Companies (Febea) wants to be reassuring

. "baby products can be used safely," she replied in a press release, because manufacturers "respect the strict European regulations governing cosmetic products, including baby products. »

Pediatricians advocate the precautionary principle.

they recommend favoring a glove or cotton, soaked in soap and water, to clean bibou's buttocks. and “we use the wipes occasionally”, concludes pediatrician nathalie gelbert, president of the afpa (French association of ambulatory pediatrics).