Clothing tags cause rash
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Carter’s are advising parents that their clothing with tag-less heat transfered labels are causing rashes in some children. A small percentage of babies and children have developed rashes on their upper back and neck. The affected clothing was manufactured in various countries and sold at Carter’s stores and other retail chains as well.
The clothing that is causing this rash is associated with the Carter’s Fall 2007 line of clothing. It uses a label on the inside back of the garment that has a raised surface with a solid background. This advisory does not apply to the current product lines that use a label with a stenciled background. See the photo below for an image of the label.
If your child develops a rash stop wearing the garment and if the rash persists contact your pediatrician. Some doctors will recommend applying a little bit of anti-itch cream or a moisturizing cream like Aquaphor.
These labels are safe and are not the ones included in this advisory.
Babies and young children are also very susceptible to rashes and a variety of skin conditions including baby acne, eczema and impetigo.
Babies and children have very delicate skin and soon after birth it is common for them to get minor rashes and bumps on their skin that don’t offend them. However, more severe rashes and allergies are also all too common and require diet modification and sometimes antibiotics. If you aren’t sure what is appearing on your baby or child’s skin you should see your pediatrician for a diagnosis.
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