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Target, Walmart and Babies-R-Us Face Lawsuit Over Toxins Found in Baby Products

By on 07 Dec, 2012 in Parenting

Studies on the flame retardant TDCPP (chlorinated Tris) began back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Those studies linked Tris to genetic mutations and the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that it “may pose a serious health risk to consumers.” By 1977, the chemical was banned from children’s pajamas. But even with that ban, the retardant is still used in furniture and products aimed at children and infants.

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Experts Offer Tips for Preventing Accidental Poisoning in Children

By on 29 May, 2012 in Parenting

Toddlers are constantly taking in the world around them. At this age, that means climbing, placing everything they touch into their mouths. Their little fingers are agile and their bravery knows no bounds. These inquisitive months are often a lot of fun, and oftentimes a lot of mess. But sometimes, that inquisitive nature can get a tot into trouble, especially when they start rummaging through “adult areas”

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Researchers Find Presence of Cancer Causing Chemicals in Baby Products

By on 18 May, 2011 in Parenting

It has been 30 years since chemical flame retardants were removed from children’s pajamas after they were thought to be carcinogenic. But a new research shows that one of the chemicals is still used in baby products including nursing pillows, car seats and high chairs.

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Study: Pregnant Woman Are Full of Chemicals

By on 18 Jan, 2011 in Baby's health, Health

All the precautions in the world may not be enough for pregnant woman. A new study has found that most pregnant women are already floating in dangerous chemicals, some that have banned for decades.

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11 Simple Tips To Keep Your Family Safe From Environmental Carcinogens

By on 31 Jul, 2010 in Parenting

According to the President’s Cancer Panel, cancer causing chemicals in the environment are “grossly underestimated” in the US. Though health concerns such as tobacco smoke and obesity are known cancer links, these environmental chemicals have been harder to measure.

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Flame Retardant Chemicals Linked To Hormone Changes in Pregnancy

By on 22 Jun, 2010 in pregnancy, Pregnancy Health

Researchers from the University of California in Berkeley have found that a common flame retardant chemical can cause altered thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women. High levels of this chemical were found in their blood, and may be the cause of difficulty becoming pregnant.

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Pesticides Used On Foods Linked To ADHD

By on 19 May, 2010 in Health

A new study has shocked many parents by linking the common pesticides used by commercial farmers with the increasing rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fresh and frozen berries were found to be one source of the dangerous chemicals.

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Young Mothers Have Highest Risk of Flame Retardants In Breast Milk

By on 26 Jan, 2010 in Breast Feeding, breast milk

A new study out of North Carolina has found that young mothers have the highest amounts of flame retardant chemicals in their breastmilk.

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Chemicals On Infant Car Seat Allegedly Damages Infant’s Skin

By on 09 Jan, 2010 in Uncategorized

Parents of a toddler with skin disfigurement have filed a suit against Graco and Rubbermaid claiming chemicals from their infant carseat was the cause.

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