Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream.
What is Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream used for?
helps treat and prevent diaper rash. protects minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash and helps seal out wetness.
Brief: Skin protectant
Is using Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
As per our analysis Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream contains only one ingredient and that is Zinc oxide. We have analyzed Zinc oxide and it seems to be safe to use Zinc oxide while breastfeeding, that means usage of Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Zinc oxide usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.
Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 1314-13-2
It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream?
Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
My health care provider has asked me to use Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream, what to do?
Usage of Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Toms Baby Diaper Fragrance Free | Zinc Oxide Cream in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week