Our Mission: We are igniting a movement that inspires parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals. Donate ยป

Charity Navigator 4 Star Charity

Killer Cribs (May 2008)

Protecting Infants and Children from Toxic Exposures

Written by Sara Schedler with contributions from Russell Long Ph.D., Arlene Blum Ph.D., Jen Holzer, Bob Badgley, Bart Broome and Mary Brune.

Friends of the Earth

This report demonstrates that commonly used baby and children’s products, and upholstered household furniture, contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals called halogenated fire retardants.
In hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and animal experiments, halogenated fire retardants have been linked to serious health disorders such as cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, neurological and reproductive dysfunction and learning disabilities such as ADHD, mental retardation, and hyperactivity. Human testing suggests that most Americans now have halogenated fire retardants in their bodies, with babies and children showing the highest levels.

Download report.

Books

Reports



Print this page | Email a friend


Trusted Partners

View All
  • Whole Foods Market
  • Earth Friendly Products

About Us

Discover why.


Be inspired.


GET TO KNOW US

Read Closely

It's the trusted guidebook for the Next Generation of Parenting "...that every single parent needs to read..."

PICK UP A COPY
Now In Paperback!

DVD - Easy Steps for Homes, Child Care Centers, and Schools