I extract these information from WebMD If you don't have
time to google here are some relevant info to protect
your young ones.....
I was rather disappointed that there are still toxic toy
on Singapore shelf after the case in 2008/9 when news broke
out in the States. Wonder what is our government do to
protect their "Youngs" especially they talk about low population
growth...
Here are some info regards to Lead and Phthalates
Lead poisoning is usually caused by months or years
of exposure to small amounts of lead at home, work, or day care. It
can also happen very quickly with exposure to high concentrations.
The most common source of lead exposure for children is lead-based
paint and dust and soil that are contaminated by it,
especially in older homes and buildings. About one-quarter of all
U.S. dwellings have lead paint hazards such as
these.1
Toys and jewelry made in other countries can
sometimes contain high lead levels.
Children with chronic lead poisoning may show
slightly lower intelligence and may be smaller in size than
children their age who do not have lead poisoning. Behavioral
problems can include irritability or aggressiveness, hyperactivity,
learning difficulties, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
is important to make sure that children are not
exposed to lead. The most effective means of prevention is to keep
children out of buildings that contain lead-based paint until the
lead has been either removed or sealed away and the environment is
certified by professionals to be free of lead residues.
How is it
treated?
Treatment for lead poisoning includes removing the
source of lead exposure and eating a balanced diet.
Adequate nutrition,
especially sufficient iron intake, helps prevent absorption of
lead. Often this treatment approach is enough to reduce lead levels
in the body. If this is not successful or if lead levels are very
high, chelation
therapy may be used. Chelation therapy involves taking
medicines that bind to lead in the body and help speed its
elimination through the kidneys.
