Please note:

The above information only briefly touches upon the environmental toxins children are subjected to throughout their childhood. The above seven were chosen based on the prevalence in an American child's daily life; not necessarily on the degree of toxicity. There are many other toxins that every parent should be aware of, some of which are at least as toxic as those above.

These include:

Lead

We did not include this toxin, as it is already among the most well known childhood toxin.

If you'd like to learn more,

Flame Retardent Chemicals

Flame retardants have been linked to many serious health risks, especially to children,

including

cancer, neurodevelopmental delays, reduced IQ and behavioral problems.

Arsenic

Children are exposed to arsenic in n the soil, water, food, and air, and all parents need to be

.

PCBs

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB): This family of chemicals has routinely been associated with reduced cognitive function in infancy and childhood. It is often present in foods, particularly fish, and can be passed along in breast milk.

Tobacco

2nd hand smoke is especially toxic to to babies and young children,

and can

.

Additional Toxins Children are

Especially Subjected to:

Studies used for the 7 toxins, as well as additional information:

Glysophate:

Toxic Home Chemicals

Childhood Exposure By Age Group