Formaldehyde in babies cotton clothes

Most people are not aware that formaldehyde is commonly used in cotton production as a stain resistant mechanism, to fix color to a fabric, to give a permanent press effect, to stop shrinking and to make fabric more flame resistant. Also, to prevent mildew, manufacturers use formaldehyde to treat clothes that have to be shipped overseas (Asia to the United States).

Why should you care!
Formaldehyde solutions are used as a fixative for microscopy and histology. Formaldehyde-based solutions are also used in embalming to disinfect and temporarily preserve human and animal remains. It is the ability of formaldehyde to fix the tissue that produces the tell-tale firmness of flesh in an embalmed body....... akaas a preservative for dead bodies.
Formaldehyde is a toxic gas that can be dangerous in our children’s environments for many reasons.
“These toxic fumes, even in small amounts, can cause nose and eye irritation (burning, itchy, tearing, and sore throat) in children as well as in adults.
Long-term exposure and high concentrations of formaldehyde can lead to cancer. In animal studies, rats exposed to high levels of formaldehyde in air developed nose cancer. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that formaldehyde may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen.” The moral of the story is that organic cotton is produced without the use of Formaldehyde.Buying organic is healthier for your children, factory workers and the environment.