Union begins by talking about what she wishes she had known before Kaavia’s birth.
“I wish I knew that Black and brown kids have different skin-care needs.
Diaper rash looks a lot different on children of color than it does on kids without melanin.”
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Union also addresses the lack of diversity in commonly cited studies behind some of the most popular products.
Union urges child-care companies to consider the needs ofallbabies and children.
“I think what it really comes down to is how we’re teaching folks.
If you were to center the needs of melanated babies and melanated people, everyone is covered.
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