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Phthalates and Your Baby’s Brain and Gender Development
Newest data shows that hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates are still widely present in the bodies of women of childbearing age.
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Toxic Car Seats
Car seats currently on the market contain toxic flame retardants. But, change is on the horizon. What parents can do right now to keep baby safe.
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A Grading System That Moms and Dads Will Love
In time for holiday shopping, the Mind the Store campaign’s Retailer Report Card takes a look at the safer chemical policies at major stores. Where does your favorite store rank?
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Yes We Can: Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning
Science has proven there is NO safe level of lead exposure. 40 years ago, we reduced children's blood lead levels to 95% — what will it take to get us to 100%?
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Why Parents Should Vote Local on Election Day
In most major cities, less than 15% of voters turn out to vote in mayoral elections. Unless we vote, how can we ensure our local officials support policies that protect our babies?
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Testing Reveals Toxic Chemicals Found in Nap Mats
Parents and daycares take note: testing reveals that some nap mats contain toxic flame retardant chemicals. Learn how you can reduce the risk.
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What Parents Need to Know About Indoor Dust
If your house was being checked out as a possible hazardous waste site, what do you think investigators would find? Hint: prepare to be shocked.
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A Parent's Guide to Toxic-Free Baby Products
Center for Environmental Health (CEH) gives parents the power to make the right purchasing decisions by rating major children’s product manufacturers.
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A Bright Future
Great work is being done with HBBF's first four Beacon Cities: Dearborn, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Seattle.
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Why is arsenic in your baby’s rice cereal?
Arsenic isn’t on anybody’s wish list for a baby food ingredient. So why does FDA find it in nearly every container of infant rice cereal they test?
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