Reducing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Furniture and Carpeting
Toxic chemicals in furniture, carpets, and flooring can harm children’s health. Reduce exposure by choosing safer materials and improving ventilation.
What is Asbestos and How to Reduce Exposure
Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in many old building materials, and exposure risks lung disease, especially in children. Learn about ways to test, avoid contact, and reduce exposure.
Concerns with Arsenic and Its Impact on Our Lives
Arsenic is a toxic chemical often found in old treated wood, water, and baby food that poses health risks; Learn how to test, seal, filter, and avoid exposure to protect children and families.
PVC Dolls and Children’s Health: Safer Toy Alternatives
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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.
