Nursery
Baby MonitorWhat You Need To KnowHaving a baby monitor seems like the perfect solution to make sure your baby is safe when you can’t be in the same room. Unfortunately, wireless baby monitors emit radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields, just like cell phones. Babies are more likely to be harmed by radiation exposure because their skulls and other biological systems are still developing. Exposure to RF from cell phone use may increase cancer risk and interfere with brain development and reproductive health. While more research is needed to understand the range of possible health consequences, you can choose to practice precaution now!
What To Avoid
Wireless close to baby:Using a wireless baby monitor that needs to be right next to your child. Proximity, duration, and level of exposures all matter when it comes to how much radiation exposure your child gets.
Safer Choices
Skip the monitor:Simply have your baby nap close to where you are or even strapped to you so you don’t need a monitor. This has the added benefit of more bonding time.
Distance the monitor:If you need a baby monitor, turn it on only when absolutely needed and plug it in as far away from your child as possible.
Ethernet:Use a wired baby monitor that goes through the ethernet or internal wiring in your home. Though the Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are created by electricity moving through wires and can also be harmful, your child will be further away from that source.
Low emissions monitor:Consider a “low emission” wireless baby monitor or one that has an “eco mode” which only emits RF radiation when your baby moves.
Find Safer Products
Websites and Apps:
Clearya
Clearya is a free browser extension and app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe products.
Clearya is a free browser extension and app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe products.
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics - Nontoxic Black Beauty Project
They offer a list and database of non-toxic beauty products made and sold by Black-owned companies that are committed to toxic-free beauty and personal care products.
They offer a list and database of non-toxic beauty products made and sold by Black-owned companies that are committed to toxic-free beauty and personal care products.
Detox Me
This app allows you to scan barcodes on products to find relevant tips. They also offer a buying guide to decode product labels and find non-toxic alternatives.
This app allows you to scan barcodes on products to find relevant tips. They also offer a buying guide to decode product labels and find non-toxic alternatives.
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG has a "Skin Deep" database that rates personal care and beauty products based on their safety and toxicity levels. EWG also offers a Healthy Living app that allows you to scan barcodes and find safer products.
EWG has a "Skin Deep" database that rates personal care and beauty products based on their safety and toxicity levels. EWG also offers a Healthy Living app that allows you to scan barcodes and find safer products.
Think Dirty
This app and website allow you to scan or search for personal care products to see their ingredient safety ratings.
This app and website allow you to scan or search for personal care products to see their ingredient safety ratings.