4 Baby Products You Should Never Buy: Powder, Gripe Water, Kajal & Walker

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video covers 4 baby products parents should not waste their money on, because they can actually harm children — along with what to use instead. Products covered in the video: Baby powder – applying baby powder does not make the baby fair. The particles of baby powder can cause pneumonia or a cough problem in children. Instead of powder, apply a baby moisturiser on the child's skin, and on the diaper area apply coconut oil or a diaper rash cream. Gripe water – do not give gripe water to your child. It contains sodium bicarbonate and sugar, and it is nowhere scientifically proven that it gives relief in children's gas. If your child has a gas problem, do colic massage, and if needed, consult a doctor and use simethicone-based drops for the child's gas, such as Gastrica or Colicaid. Kajal – never buy kajal for children. Kajal does not make the child's eyes bigger. Applying kajal in a child's eyes can cause allergy, and if not applied hygienically, it can also cause an eye infection. Baby walker – a baby walker delays the child's walking, creates a toe walking problem, and also carries a high risk of injury. Baby walkers are already banned in Western countries like Canada and the USA. Relevant for: parents deciding which baby products to buy or avoid; parents asking whether baby powder makes a baby fair or is safe for the lungs; parents dealing with gas or colic in babies and asking whether gripe water works; parents asking what to use for diaper area care and dry skin; parents wondering whether kajal is good for a baby's eyes; and parents considering a baby walker or worried about delayed walking, toe walking and walker injuries. A second part of this video is also planned. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician before giving any medicine or drops to your child, or if your child has persistent gas, colic, eye irritation, skin problems, or delayed walking.