Pure Know How Kids

As you can imagine the toxins in the products we use everyday affect our children differently than they affect us. Because we are Mothers who are concerned with this potential affect we have decided to begin to write about our discoveries.

To find out what those potential differences are take a look below.

2008-02-13
Kids - Bath it.
Children's fast-paced growth rate and porous skin increases their susceptibility to toxins that can enter the bloodstream through the skin's surface.

2008-01-14
Kids - Skin.
Children are like sponges for chemical exposure - a child's skin is 30% thinner than an adults', on average, and can absorb greater amounts of chemicals from the skin surface.

2007-11-21
Kids - Shopping
Each week over the last 6 months there has been news reports, government advisories and manufacturers warnings about the components of children's playthings.

2007-09-19
Kids - Bleach
A few points around the use of bleach and kids.

2007-07-25
Kids - Shampoo
Shampoos contain a vast array of chemicals, some of which you may want to consider avoiding.

2007-06-27
Kids - Bug Off
If you've ever wondered what impacts insect repellent may have on your little ones, read on.

2007-06-20
Kids - Sunny Days!
Most parents worry about the immediate impacts of the sun on their kids' delicate skin, - the sunburn, dry skin and sleepless nights - but the long term effects are also important.

Resources

Childproofing for Environmental Health - New Fall 2008 Workshops
Attend a short info session to learn WHAT YOU CAN DO to REDUCE the exposures of the children you care for.

Toxic Baby Bottles - Scientific study finds leaching chemicals in clear plastic baby bottles, 2007. Products marketed for infants and children are not always completely safe for their use. Many contain toxic chemicals that may have detrimental health impacts for children exposed during critical stages of development.

Parent's Buying Guide to select safer products.