If you still don't know them, the Hatchimals are a toy that has become a sensation since last Christmas. It consists of a plastic egg that hides inside a virtual pet, which must be taken care of so that the egg hatches. A related product range has been born as a result of the toy, and one of them is a bath bomb with a surprise inside that appears when the pump dissolves, with great success among the little ones.
On December 8, Jennifer Renee posted a message on her Facebook profile warning parents about the burns produced in the hands of his five-year-old daughter (supposedly) by a Hatchimals bath bomb. Describe who suffered chemical burns After using the product in the bathtub. The message went viral (it was shared more than 130 thousand times) and parents wonder if it is a safe product for their children.
Mother's warning
DO NOT buy this for your children! I followed the package instructions and placed it in the bathtub. I thought it would be fun for her because there was a toy inside. After being in the water for 30 to 45 seconds, the skin began to ache and looked like a chemical burn from a BATH PUMP FOR CHILDREN. (No, she was not holding it and has used multiple different types of bath bombs and never had this reaction) Just a warning.
In a later update, Jennifer said she contacted the manufacturer. He also said that he had gone to the doctor, who confirmed that it was a chemical burn and not a reaction.
"I called the company and the lot number is being investigated, and it will probably be withdrawn, since numerous reports have been recorded (not all with the burns she experienced)"
The comments are in solidarity with the mother, wishing improvement for the child, although there are also those who doubt the truthfulness of the complaint. There are also comments from parents who claim to have used the same pump without any damage to their children's skin.
What does the company say?
Spin Master, the Canadian company that created the Hatchimals, said they learned about the incident through Facebook and that they are "in the process of investigating the matter with the licensing company to whom Spin Master granted the Hatchimals brand license."
According to a statement made to Popsugar, the brand states:
Spin Master has been investigating the matter with the manufacturer and the licensee to whom we grant the Hatchimals brand license. Safety is our top priority and we are deeply sad to know the girl's injuries. At this time, Global Brands Group has not found any indication of a product defect or manufacturing problem. In addition, the product formulation has been subjected to rigorous safety tests and meets all industry standards. We are working closely with the manufacturer and distributor of the product licensee to determine if there is any problem with the product.
A spokesman for the product's manufacturer, Global Brands Group, added
"Global Brands Group takes the safety of our products very seriously. After careful review, we trust that Our Hatchimals bath products are, in fact, safe. However, it is recommended that consumers be aware of any adverse reactions they may have based on allergies or personal sensitivities. "
Can a bath bomb cause chemical burns?
It is difficult, if not practically impossible, to verify that the girl's burns have been caused by the bath bomb. The first thing I wonder is why only in the hands and not in the rest of the body? Although I don't see why a mother would lie about it. It could be a failure in the manufacture of a batch or that pump in particular.
Dermatologists explain that it is not uncommon for people with sensitive skin, especially children, present reactions to cosmetic products Like bath bombs Probably, the dyes or fragrances contained in the product can cause irritation, eczema or contact dermatitis, but it is unlikely that chemical reactions occur due to sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, which are commonly used in most bath bombs.
Chemical burns occur when the body is exposed to caustic or acidic chemicals which are corrosive to human tissues, but it would be necessary to define the substance that caused this reaction.
The mother points as possible cause to a dye No. 33 (D&C Red No.33) contained in the ingredients of the product, has even contacted the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) about it. They answered the same thing as read in an FDA published document on dyes and cosmetics, which is a dye allowed for external cosmetics (except lips and mucous membranes), dyes and also used in mouthwashes and dentifrices.
Eye with cosmetic products for children
What message should we rescue from these types of warnings? Are they too alarmist without justification? In this case, we do not know. But just in case, when it comes to products that will be in contact with the skin of our children We must be especially careful with what we use. It is always best to prevent than to cure.
Babies and children have very sensitive skin and any compound could cause a reaction. As a precaution, always buy safe cosmetics, use them in the recommended amounts and above all use only the essential ones and avoid those unnecessary.
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