Toxic Flame Retardants

Read about choosing safer mattresses and changing pads.

Plastics are everywhere—convenient, cheap, and nearly impossible to avoid. But they come with hidden costs. Many plastics contain harmful chemicals that leach into your food and drinks, increasing exposure to substances linked to health concerns. The good news? You can take simple steps to reduce your plastic use—especially in the kitchen—and choose safer alternatives that protect your health and the environment. 

Toys should inspire imagination, creativity, and fun! However, inadequate protections for products mean that toys, even those made for very small children, can contain hazardous chemicals and plastics.

Finding great childcare requires a bit of detective work and delicate balancing as parents weigh priorities. Consider placing environmental health near the top of your checklist to minimize children’s exposure to harmful chemicals. Here are ten questions to ask.