• Our polluted bodies

    • Our bodies are polluted by hundreds of chemicals that are not supposed to be there - and we don't know much about how they affect us.

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    • Children at risk

    Babies and children are far more at risk to chemicals than adults. Mothers can also pass on chemicals found in products like food, cosmetics and cleaning products, to their unborn babies.

    Breast milk

    The highest levels of toxins are found in human breast milk. Human breast milk can contain high levels of contaminants from the mother's body, including traces of DDT and other pesticides.

    Be careful with what you buy

    Many chew toys, baby bottles and nipples are made of soft vinyl. The vinyl’s softness is often made possible by using “phthalates” - a chemical that has been linked to higher risks of cancer and infertility.

    Be careful with what you buy

    Phthalates have been found in urine from young women at levels that cause fetal abnormalities in laboratory animals. Different studies have also shown that children who chew on PVC toys, such as pacifiers and teething rings, absorb phthalates into their bodies.

    Safe alternatives are available

    Organic baby food is one of the fastest growing segments of the organic food market, and the range of products is expanding fast. Toys, bottles, and other products that make no use of phthalates (or other dangerous chemicals) are now available.

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