Category: Lead Paint Poisoning

There is no level of lead in a person’s blood that is safe. Lead is a poison if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Lead poisoning is particularly damaging to children and, unfortunately, most prevalent among children. Even low levels of lead in a child’s blood can delay puberty, lower IQ, and cause hyperactivity […]

A New Parent’s Guide to Household Safety in New York City Bringing home a baby is a joyous occasion. But for new parents, it can also be a little scary. One of your primary duties is to keep your newborn safe, and a household is filled with potential dangers. No doubt you’ve already thought about […]

Parents should be concerned about protecting their children from exposure to lead. The reason for concern is there is no good level of lead in thе body according to the New York State Health Department. Children’s Toys and Lead Paint Most often, the danger present in toys comes from their lead paint. Ironically, although lead base […]