Why are unborn babies and young children more vulnerable to toxic exposures?
Why should you be concerned about toxic exposures in young children and unborn babies?
Chemical exposures in young children are greater pound-for-pound than those of an adult. Young children have an immature, porous blood-brain barrier which allows greater chemical exposure to reach the developing brain. Their rapidly developing organs and systems are more vulnerable to damage from these exposures. The systems that detoxify and excrete chemicals in young children are not fully developed and they have a longer life span ahead of them for adverse effects to arise.
Tags: babies, chemicals, development, kids, Toxic Exposure, Young Children
April 9th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
What can I do to prevent toxic exposures in my young children?
April 10th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thank you for sharing this information with us. All your terrific education has encouraged my family to change what we buy and I know our home is now safer for our young family. I heard you speak at a baby show in Ottawa, bought “Better Safe than Sorry: Hidden Exposures all Parents Need to Know” and immediately began to make the necessary changes for my family.
Dianne
April 11th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thank you Sharon for your question - today’s posting “7 Simple Ideas that Will Make Your Family, Home and Environment Less Toxic” will help you begin the process of preventing exposures for your children.