SafetyNEST delivers clear, personalized guidance with easy-to-follow steps so you can create a healthy home for you, your baby and family.
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SafetyNEST partners with respected leaders in reproductive, environmental and public health to keep you informed with the most current, evidence-backed research and findings about toxic chemicals.
Easy Tips to Prevent Toxic Chemicals in the Home
Keep air pollution out when air quality is bad.
Keep your windows closed when the Air Quality Index (AQI) is bad. If you have a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, use MERV13 or higher-rated air filters and replace every 3 months. If not, choose portable HEPA air filters or make a DIY air filter.
Skip the dishwasher pods.
Plastic-covered dishwasher pods shed microplastics that pollute food and water. Choose powder or liquid detergents instead and reduce plastic.
Avoid store receipts.
Most paper receipts are coated with BPA or BPS, which can be absorbed through skin and are linked to potential health issues. Instead, ask for an electronic receipt. If you do take a receipt, wash hands after handling.
“SafetyNest provides evidence-based recommendations for preventing toxic chemical exposures in the home and preserving the health of individuals and their families, across the lifespan – a very important contribution to the public health.”
Dr. Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, FACOG, FRCOG (hon)
Distinguished Professor / Founder, Program for Reproductive Health and the Environment
University of California, San Francisco
Chair of the Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures of the International Federation of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO)
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