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PVC Dolls and Children’s Health: Safer Toy Alternatives

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 25, 2025

PVC Dolls in pink outfits lean on each other in front of a white background-- PVC Dolls and Children's Health

Learn about PVC Dolls and children’s health risks, plus safer, PVC-free toy alternatives.

PFAS in Child Care: Eco-Healthy FAQs on Hidden Chemical Risks

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 25, 2025

Two small children mix eggs into batter in a kitchen--- PFAS in Child Care

Learn how PFAS in child care impact children’s health, where they’re found, and how to reduce exposure with safer, eco-friendly solutions.

Food Packaging and PFAS: What You Need to Know to Make Safer Choices

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 5, 2025

Three children eating popcorn out of red and white striped buckets in front of a couch----safer food packaging PFAS

Safer Food Packaging means making choices to reduce kids’ exposure to PFAS- harmful chemicals used to make consumer products grease and water-resistant.

Drying Hands the Eco-Healthy Way

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 5, 2025

Young boy uses a hand dryer after washing his hands---drying hands

What’s the healthier and more environmentally friendly tool for kids drying hands- hand dryers or paper towels? Learn more in this Eco-Healthy Child Care FAQ.

Help kids breathe easy- reduce fragrances in child care

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 5, 2025

A woman's hand sprays an air freshener in a room--fragrances in child care

“Fragrance” is a loosely regulated term covering many harmful chemicals. Eliminating fragrances in child care helps protect children’s health.

Crib mattress hygiene tips for safe sleep and happy kids

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 5, 2025

Baby in fluffy hoodie sleeps peacefully- crib mattress hygiene

Babies and young children typically sleep 12-15 hours per day. Good nap mat and crib mattress hygiene means safer sleep and healthier, happier kids.

Climate Change and Child Care: Essential FAQs for urgent threats

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 5, 2025

A little girl looks out from the beach into the ocean- climate and child care

The interaction of climate change and child care can impact kids’ health. This FAQ covers essential actions child care providers can take to reduce the impacts of climate change on the kids in their care.

Hidden chemicals: Safer crib mattresses and nap mats FAQ

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 4, 2025

Baby Sleeping Peacefully in Crib

Infants and young children can be exposed to high levels of chemical emissions from crib mattresses and nap mats while they sleep.

Ultimate Eco-Healthy Hot Tips for Protecting Kids from Bug Bites

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 4, 2025

Dad and Son Use Mosquito Spray.Spraying Insect Repellent on Skin Outdoor

Protecting kids from bug bites the Eco-Healthy way means using fewer harmful chemicals and prioritizing children’s environmental health.

Safer Food Packaging FAQs: BPA Risks & How to Protect Your Family

kristiet_a0o04rjz on March 4, 2025

baby milk bottle

BPA is found in some baby bottles, sippy cups and food packaging. Safer food packaging can reduce exposure to this chemical that can hurt children’s health.

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