CHILDRENS HOME SAFETY…HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT’S
LURKING UNDER YOUR SINK?
Look below at the dangers of household cleaners – prevent your kids from being poisoned
Childrens Home Safety-How many of these household cleaners do you have in your home?
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Carpet Cleaners – extremely toxic to children, can cause cancer
- Chlorine – severe cause of household poisoning and disorders
- Degreasers – may damage lung tissue
- Drain Cleaners – can contain lye…very hazardous…severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth and stomach. Can be fatal if swallowed.
- Glass Cleaners – may contain ammonia – fumes can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory system
- Mold & Mildew Removers – often acute respiratory irritants that may damage lungs, eyes and skin
- Oven Cleaners – can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth & throat
- Scouring Cleansers – can irritate mucous membranes and cause liver and kidney damage
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners – can contain chlorine and hydrochloric acid harmful to health simply by breathing in during use
- Tub & Tile Cleaners – can cause reproductive, endocrine and immune system disorders
We all want to keep our kids as safe as possible because they are so precious to us. A major way to provide for your children’s home safety is to have an environment for children that is as toxic–free as possible … whether at home or at school .
So, it’s necessary to take a look at our household cleaners:
Recent studies indicate dozens of toxic chemicals are showing up in the bloodstreams of American children.
Some can be traced to household cleaners and others to pesticides and preservatives from non-organic food.
Do you know that poisoning occurs very often in homes where parents are unaware that those cleaning products they use are toxic?
Isn’t that ironic…parents who are doing their best to give their kids a healthy, clean home could instead be poisoning them!
The most frequent calls to poison centers are from frightened parents whose kids have gotten into toxic household cleaners.
The government acknowledges that these household cleaners are hazardous, but regulation only requires labels to indicate if they are combustible, corrosive, poison, caution, etc.
It seems to me that they could be doing a great deal more to alert an unsuspecting and uninformed public.
Think about it this way…babies crawl on the floors you’ve cleaned and then what do they generally do?
They put their hands into their mouths and all those toxins go right into their bloodstreams. How about that danger!
Also, are you aware that allergies and asthma are at an all time high? One of the reasons may be that most detergents and softeners also contain toxins. Children lay all night in pajamas and sheets washed in these toxic products. The chemicals are absorbed by the skin and enter the bloodstream and work the same way the drugs in the nicotine patch or the estrogen patch do.
1. Help children breathe easier – Don’t smoke at home; keep the home clean (reduce dust, mold, pet dander. etc.); avoid open burning
2. Protect children from lead poisoning - Have children tested for lead; wash children’s hands before they eat - run the cold water for at least 30 seconds to flush lead from pipes – check older homes for lead in the paint
3. Keep pesticides and other toxic chemicals away from children – Read product labels and follow directions.
Store pesticides and chemicals in a safe place to protect your kids health.
Wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating – peel them before eating when possible.
I would add that just washing produce under water has little effect. Use a natural household cleaner made for this purpose and rinse thoroughly.
In a different document, the EPA recognizes the importance of organic fruit and vegetables – no pesticides.
4. Protect children from carbon monoxide poisoning - Check fuel burning appliances, furnace fumes, and chimneys annually; install CO alarms in sleeping areas
5. Protect children from contaminated fish and polluted water –
Be alert for local fish advisories and beach closings
Learn what’s in your drinking water – Think about getting a water purifier.
6. Safeguard children from high levels of radon – have your home tested.
7. Protect Children from too much sun – Wear hats, sunglasses, protective clothing; Use SPF15+ sunscreen & keep infants out of direct sunlight
8. Keep children and mercury apart – Eat a balanced diet but avoid fish with high levels of mercury, such as tuna and swordfish…
Buy wild caught fish, not farm raised – that can contain bacteria.
Replace mercury thermometers with a digital thermometer
Setting even some of the above children’s home safety standards in your home will help keep your kids safe and well.
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Childrens Home Safety…Today’s Health Boosting Tip:*
Did you know that real clean, doesn’t smell like pine trees or bleach? In fact, it doesn’t smell like anything at all. Really clean is odorless!
*Go find natural household cleaners that work well, are cost saving because they are so concentrated, and are safe for you, your family and the environment.
Note: because they are so concentrated, you’ll be able to cut back on the amount of natural household cleaners you purchase. So, go green and save money. It will at the same time, greatly help to reduce the vast number of pollution causing containers that go into landfills.
If you choose to follow even some of these suggestions about children’s home safety, it will be a win all around – for a healthier you, your family and our planet.
Know that each person can make a healthy difference – IT STARTS WITH YOU!
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Home Safety for Children – Resources:
Article…Safety in the Home…Environmental Health Basics
Learn how one family beat childhood asthma (a true story) plus more!
Video…Healthy Home
Learn about household cleaners that make a healthy, economical and safe
difference for your family
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LINKS TO ADDITIONAL POSTS LISTED IN THIS BLOG:
To make your home as safe as possible for your kids, click the links below:
Thorough Safety Checklist for Kids
What to Teach Your Kids about Electrical Safety
Is Your Home As Safe As It Could Be?
Do Your Kids Know Fire Protection?
Do These Cleaners Really Work?
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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by just making a small change here and there. I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health. I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet. Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness. It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.Sarah
__ 40. Review home safety rules with children.
The whole family should sit down together and talk about what to do to safely escape a fire that’s started at home. 
Many years ago I walked in on my toddler putting his finger in an electrical outlet (which scared me big time). But nevermind my reaction, he got a shock from it and started screaming.
I was using my company’s green, safe and economical home safety products.
