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Is tagless clothing causing chemical burns and skin rashes in children?

9/10/08 9:19am by thesmartmama
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Does your baby or toddler suffer from red patches on the back of her neck?  Does your baby or toddler wear tagless clothing, such as Carter's onesies?  Are you stumped as to the cause?  Read more >

The Bisphenol A Debate Continues: NTP Finds BPA May Harm Babies and Kids

9/5/08 10:00am by thesmartmama
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The US Department of Health & Human Services' National Toxicology Program ("NTP") issued its final report on the health risks associated with Bisphenol A (or BPA) on September 3, 2008.  The NTP found "some concern" (a 3 on the NTP's 5 point scale) for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and children at current human exposure levels.  The NTP also found minimal and negligible concern for other health endpoints.  Read more >

How exposed to chemicals are you? Do you need a hazardous warning label?

8/28/08 7:07am by thesmartmama
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What chemicals are you exposed to daily?  Are you curious?  Would you need a hazardous chemical warning label?  Read more >

Toxic lead and children - is there really a risk and what can you do?

8/15/08 7:19am by thesmartmama
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Are children really exposed to lead?  The short answer, yes.  Many parents dismiss the risk of exposure to lead.  Most of us know that lead was phased out of gasoline and paint years ago, and we believe that the bans on lead in these products have successfully all but eliminated the risk of lead poisoning.  As a result, most of us believe that our children cannot be exposed to lead.  Many moms have to  Read more >

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Full Name
Jennifer Taggart
Member Since
April 2008
About Me: 
I'm the mom of 2 and the author of the forthcoming, Smart Mama's Green Guide:  Simple Steps to Reducing Your Kid's Toxic Chemical Exposure.  I'm a former environmental engineer and currently practicing environmental law as a partner in Los Angeles law firm.  I specialize in consumer product law, including compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and California's Proposition 65 compliance.  I'm the founder of TheSmartMama, a consulting business providing XRF testing for testing toys and other consumer products for lead and other elements.  I provide XRF testing services for CPSIA compliance.  I also provide healthy home consultations focusing on simple steps to go non toxic and green at home.  I blog for TheSmartMama. Healthy Child Healthy World, LA Moms Blog, and 5 Minutes for Going Green.
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Los Angeles, CA
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blogher,environmental,green,green parenting,natural,safe babies,safe kids,non toxic solutions
 

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