A report released Tuesday says the man-made chemicals in products we use every day-toys, perfumes, beverage containers and more-are likely responsible for at least some cancers, birth defects and psychiatric problems. How do parents approach the use of chemicals in their homes? Yahoo News asked for some perspectives. Here's one.
FIRST PERSON | As a 34 year-old mother of two kids (a 6-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl) I worry. I worry about my children's social development, intellectual development, safety, and overall well-being. I also, however, want them to experience bumps and bruises, disappointment, failure, and the occasional cold. I'm a pretty laid-back mom when it comes to the health of my children.
But a recent report from the United Nations regarding EDCs (everyday chemicals) found in food packaging, toys, and numerous other items does have this generally laid-back mom more concerned.
My husband and I have discussed for years that the increase in cancers, birth defects, fertility issues, autism, and other medical and social/behavioral issues must be linked to something environmental or dietary. There must be a reason, in this modern era of medical science, for the marked increase.
So this latest report from the UN certainly has this mom thinking. Our suburban family lives near Cincinnati. The air quality is above-average here, and we eat a generally healthy diet are physically active. We have already made a few changes in avoiding chemically processed plastics, such as using stainless steel water bottles and purchasing foods in non-plastic containers. My daughter still uses a plastic sippy cup, my son still loves his plastic toys, and both eat on plastic plates, however.
Will I change further with these new findings? Yes, when convenient. I will look for food products packaged in glass containers and will avoid drinking from plastic, when convenient. I will look for an alternative to my daughter's plastic sippy cups and start utilizing ceramic plates for the kids. Will I do a total lifestyle change to avoid EDCs? No. Do I hope the government investigates regulations to help everyone better avoid these toxins? Absolutely.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/moms-perspective-un-reports-hazards-chemicals-everyday-products-231700788.html
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