babyminding

I’ve always felt that the increase in developmental disorders in children had something to do with the many chemicals and toxins they are exposed to, whether it be artificial colors and preservatives in processed food, preservatives in vaccines, pesticides used on produce and in lawn care, phthalates in plastics, heavy metals, chemicals like formaldahyde found in furniture, fire retardants in pajamas and mattresses, or the thousands of chemicals used in household cleaners. At some point the body becomes overloaded and unable to defend itself, and I believe children are especially susceptible due to their rapid growth and relative size. I’m incredulous over the fact that it’s taken so long to finally look at these environmental factors as a potential cause of Autism and hope that future studies will help shed some light on the potential dangers that threaten the development, health and wellness of our children.

HealthyToys.org has just released it’s 2nd Annual Toy Guide after testing over 1,500 toys for levels of harmful chemicals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, and PVC. According to a recent press release, their findings indicate that one in three toys tested contain significant levels of toxic chemicals including lead, flame retardants, and arsenic.  In fact [...]

Reported by Healthy Child, Healthy World: In response to reports of elevated lead in certain vitamins, the US FDA tested 324 multi-vitamins manufactured for infants, children, pregnant women, and women. Stunningly, 99% had traces of lead. The FDA found that all were well below what they deem “tolerable intake levels,” but that’s not completely reassuring. [...]