Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World: 101 Smart Solutions for Every Family

by Phillip J Landrigan, Herbert L Needleman, Mary M Landrigan

Overview

Written by paediatricians, this volume includes checklists to help readers identify toxins in and around the home and an extensive list of resources for locating more natural products. Whether choosing which toys to buy or being informed about a child's schools, here are recommended solutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875969473
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	02/23/2002
Series:	Rodale Organic Style Books
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.54(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Protecting Your Children	vii
Part 1	Protecting Your Child in Your Home	viii
	An Environmental Checklist for Your Home	1
	8 Special Concerns for Your Baby's Room	4
	10 Ways to Avoid Allergy and Asthma Attacks	16
	10 Practical Tips for Preventing Lead Poisoning	31
	6 Cautions about Pesticides and Herbicides	42
	11 Ways to Reduce Exposure to Unsafe Foods	50
	13 Tips for Avoiding Exposure to Household Chemicals	63
Part 2	Protecting Your Child in Your Neighborhood	78
	An Environmental Checklist for Your Neighborhood	79
	12 Hints for Averting Day Care Hazards	81
	10 Ways to Make Your Child's School Safer	96
	10 Tips for Avoiding Neighborhood Dangers	114
Part 3	Protecting Your Future Children	126
	An Environmental Checklist for Future Moms and Dads	127
	11 Ways to Protect Parents from Reproductive Risks	130
	Recommended Reading	144
	Resources	145
	Credits	148
	Index	149

What People are Saying About This

Olivia Newton-John

I highly recommend this book to everyone. We can make a difference and provide a healthier place for our children to live.

Bill Moyers

Every parent should read this book, as well as every politician and policy maker. We can fight back against the hazards our children face growing up in an environment pervaded by toxins. Here's good information and wise advice.

Harvey Karp

Pesticides, lead paint...yuck! Over the years, we've learned that small amounts of chemicals can hurt our kids. That's why I recommend that all parents read Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World. It's filled with practical and effective solutions to help you do your most important job - keep your children healthy!