DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that chemicals in food and packaging, cleaning products, furniture and cosmetics can be harmful to babies and children? Wen will be launching a series of guides on baby toiletries, cleaning products, toys, nappies and furniture and paint plus a programme of workshops for expectant parents, parents and health professionals.
TOP TIPS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO EVERYDAY HARMFUL CHEMICALS
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Eat healthy. Buy fresh, unpackaged food, if possible organically grown. Store your food in glass or porcelain containers. Hazardous chemicals from plastic containers can leach into your food.
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Minimise your contact with harmful chemicals: avoid spray cans, hair dye, paints or varnishes.
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Use eco-friendly cleaning products, and use them economically and in diluted amounts.
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Ventilate your home or office for five to ten minutes several times a day and clean floors regularly. This eliminates polluted dust and air from indoors.
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Avoid scented candles, room sprays and toilet blocks, as they pollute the air in your home.
