Consejos: Seguridad bajo el sol

Young child wearing a pink bucket hat sitting in the sun--Seguridad solar

Use protector solar mineral (óxido de zinc o dióxido de titanio), aplíquelo 15 min antes del sol y repita según etiqueta. Utiliza sombreros, gafas de sol, ropa y sombra–Use mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), apply it 15 minutes before the sun and repeat according to the label. Utilize hats, sunglasses, clothes, and shade.

Impacto del cambio climático en el cuidado infantil

Three kids sitting outside cheering--cambio c

El cambio climático pone en riesgo la salud infantil con calor extremo, mala calidad del aire, enfermedades y desastres. Protejamos a nuestros hijos–Climate change puts children’s health at risk with extreme heat, poor air quality, diseases and disasters. Let’s protect our children.

Safer Sunscreen Use​ Eco-Healthy FAQ

A young girl stands on the shore of a beach, looking out towards the ocean--sunscreen

The sun’s UV radiation can burn skin and cause skin cancer. It is important to practice good sun safety for you and your children while outdoors and enjoying the weather.

Sun Safety Eco-Healthy FAQ

A mother is putting sunscreen on her young daughter at the beach--Sunscreen

Being out in the sun can cause UV radiation exposure. Use mineral sunscreens, avoid chemical filters and sprays, dress for sun protection, and plan outdoor time to limit harmful UV exposure.

Plastics Factsheet

A picture of a baby milk bottle next to a pacifier, baby bib, and teddy bear--plastics

Many plastics we are exposed to daily, contain harmful chemicals that are detrimental to human health. Learn how to use plastics more safely and prevent exposures to toxins.

Climate Change & Child Care​ Eco-Healthy FAQ

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.

Bug Repellent Eco-Healthy FAQ

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.