Top 10 Toxic Things That Are Poisoning Your Kids

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8. Water

The debate over whether fluoride in our drinking water can be harmful to children or possibly beneficial to their teeth has been going on for years. A major university (Harvard) proved that water that contained fluoride was linked to mental disorders and ADHD. The fluoride that is added to the water contains a toxic waste material called hydro-fluorosilicic acid. It is a byproduct that comes from the companies that make fertilizer, nuclear products, aluminum, and steel.

9. Laundry detergent

There is a laundry list of toxic ingredients that can be found in most clothing detergents. Children who wear clothing using these products end up with allergies, chronic sore throats, rashes, and constant issues with their sinuses. Switch to an organic cleaner that doesn’t have any artificial colors or fragrances.

10. Toys

Making sure our kids don’t get sick from their clothing and toys is two-fold. Many of the clothing, bedding, and blankets requiring flame retardants use formaldehyde which is toxic. Many toys, mostly made of plastic, consist of toxic materials and any products that are imported from other countries often are still using lead-based paints. Check labels carefully when purchasing toys or clothing for little ones. You may have to pay a little more but it will always be worth it in the long run.

References:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

www.ncadd.org

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