Apr 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
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Apr 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin. A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning or hand...
Apr 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But even if it’s #oneofthosedays and no one has left the house, kids should definitely wash their hands before eating. Chemicals like flame retardants and lead can be found in household dust. Kids that crawl/play on the floor and eat with their hands can have more...
Apr 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
There are a ton of chemicals we come into contact with throughout the day in places you’d least expect it (like laptops). One simple tip to reduce your exposure to chemicals: wash your hands more! We recommend washing your hands before eating or snacking, after your...
Oct 15, 2018Because Health
While they might have stressed washing to avoid the spread of germs, that’s only one of the many reasons you should always wash your hands (and get your kids used to religiously wash their hands too). Washing your hands properly – meaning two rounds worth...
Aug 15, 2018Because Health
No matter what you’ve been doing (scrolling on your phone, writing a work email, taking the train, playing with your kid) it’s probably just good advice. Not only does it remove germs, but it washes any toxic chemicals like flame retardants and heavy metal...
Jul 6, 2018Because Health
We know, hearing you should clean more often kind of sucks, but the benefits of fewer chemicals that cause problems like infertility and cancer in your body (and your kid’s body) might be worth it. Try wiping down surfaces with a wet microfiber cloth, it’s...
May 9, 2018Because Health
Why? It’s not just a good habit, but will help protect them from chemicals they may find during play time. Link in bio for more info
