babyminding

Seriously? Lead found in food…for kids? On June 9, 2010 the Environmental Law Foundation filed Notices of Violation of California Proposition 65 Toxics Right to Know law, alleging the toxic chemical lead was found in a variety of children’s and baby foods.

Safecosmetics.org in conjunction with Environmental Working Group just released the results of their latest fragrance safety study, specifically as it relates to colognes and perfumes. The outcome? Those sweet smells can be toxic!

Please take a moment to watch this compelling video created by Healthy Child, Healthy World to raise awareness about the toxic world in which are children are faced with.

Written by Alice Shabecoff, co-author with her husband Philip of Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on our Children

Thimerosal is still a concern to me, especially as the H1N1 Vaccine becomes available in early October. I urge all parents to read more about this before they make a decision on whether to vaccinate their family for Swine Flu. Dr. Sears has some very useful information related to the H1N1 and flu vaccines on his website.