SC - Antibacterials

[Brian L. Rygg or Laura Barbee-Rygg]

When I was nursing my duaghter, the lactation consultant told me not to
wash the baby bottles, breast pump parts or even my hands with anti
bacterial soap.  She told me that it kills both the good and bad bacteria
which leaves an environment ripe for the growth of those little yeasties
that cause Thrush. Regular soap like Ivory works just as well.

Sindara


At 04:43 PM 5/18/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Ok, just to throw the proverbial monkeywrench in, I just recently learned
>something about antibacterial soaps.  The active ingredient, triclosan,
>is considered toxic, can cause contact dermatitis, and is a derivative of
>Agent Orange.  (Well, I guess it makes sense, defoliant=antibacterial). 
>It is sold in just about every item on the market that is label antibac.,
>and has been listed by the FDA as a possible harmful substance.  I don't
>have the books here, but the titles are "What's in  Your Cosmetics" by
>Aubrey Naturals, and "Cosmetic Ingredients", who also have "Food
>Ingredients" but I don't have the authors' names here.  
>Christianna
>who never gave up her wooden cutting board and knife handles!


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