If you have kids, know kids, shop for kids or were once a kid yourself , here are a few things you should know…..
As you’re getting ready to do some holiday giving please keep in mind while there are lots of cute gifts for kids that claim to be non-toxic, hypo allergenic etc most of the chemicals in those cute bubble baths, kiddie shaving cream and beauty sets have not been tested or regulated by our government. While the US has only banned 11 chemicals from our personal care items other countries have banned over 1,000. If you really want to share your love with a gift to the cute kids in your life please avoid these caustic products that may contain known carcinogens,
The must watch video for any parent or parent to be who is concerned about the health and development of their children.
Source: A Wake Up Story | Healthy Child Healthy World
If you are like most of us you have never thought about the safety of your childs car seat beyond how it can protect them in an accident. While that is a very important aspect we also need to be aware of how a car seat can harm it’s occupants during regular daily use…
The latest research on toxic chemicals in children’s car seats was released today by the nonprofit Ecology Center at the consumer-friendly site, www.HealthyStuff.org. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of seats tested contained hazardous halogenated flame retardants and over half contained non-halogenated organophosphate flame retardants, some of which are hazardous as well. The study finds that the flame retardant chemicals and alternatives used by companies are poorly regulated, putting consumers at risk, and questions the fire safety benefit of using these chemicals. Top rated companies in the study, Britax and Clek, have been proactively implementing policies to reduce hazards in their products while still meeting all safety standards. The poorest performing company was Graco.
http://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/reports/childrens-car-seat-study
The number of American children with learning and developmental disabilities has been climbing over the past decade, reaching nearly one in six by 2008. Read Safer Chemicals Healthy Families’ report to learn more, and see the top ten chemicals suspected of causing developmental neurotoxicity.