Baby wipes linked to food allergies: study

By Sarah Wiedersehn
Updated April 9 2018 - 5:06pm, first published 5:02pm
A study has found that baby wipes could be a contributing factor in triggering food allergies.
A study has found that baby wipes could be a contributing factor in triggering food allergies.

The use of baby wipes and soaps may promote childhood food allergies by disrupting the natural protective barrier of the skin, US researchers say.

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