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1-WORLD CLASSROOM FURNISHING Eco-Friendly School Furniture for Environmentally Safer Classrooms, Libraries and Daycare Centers. Made in the USA.
1-WORLD GLOBES & MAPS World Map Wall Murals, Talking Globes, Geography Games, Student Globes and Classroom Maps
ACHOO! ALLERGY & AIR PRODUCTS Child Allergy Relief, Crib Mattresses, Allergy Relief Bedding, Dust Mite Bedding, Child Pillows and Austin Air Purifiers
AQUARIAN DREAMS Natural Fiber Clothing, Global Imports, Tie-Dyes, Unique Toys
BABY BUNZ & CO. Organic Cotton Soft Toys, Wooden Toys, and Alphabet Blocks
BABY ECO TRENDS USA Made Solid Wood Children's Furniture, Amish Bunk Beds, Riding Toys. Free Shipping.
BABY NATUROPATHICS Organic Cotton Baby Clothing. Wooden and Waldorf Toys for Babies to Preschoolers. Cruelty-free Skin Care.
BABY'S ENCHANTED GARDEN Everything to Gently Nurture the Child in Your Life
BAGINSPIRATION Reusable Bags, Eco Friendly Bags Including Reusable Sandwich and Lunch Bags.
BUM BOOSA BAMBOO PRODUCTS Soft Bamboo Baby Wipes, Bathroom Tissue, and Flushable Diaper Liners: Tree-free and Chlorine-Free
BUYGREEN.COM Organic Clothing, Baby Products, Accessories and Toys
CASTLE COMPOST Pee Wee’s Castle Compost Book Series Help Children Garden Through Composting Fun and Facts.
CEDAR LAKE DIRECT Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Burger, Franks, and Other Meat Substitutes Delivered Straight to Your Door
DANISH WOOLEN DELIGHT Importer of LANACare Ecological Wool Products: Soft, Soothing, Pure & Natural & Hocosa Woolens from Switzerland
DAVE STREET, ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMER Environmental Presentationsfor Schools and Events. Rainforests, Estuaries, Extinction, Recycling,Etc.
DREAM SOFT BEDWARE Organic Cotton and Wool Baby Bedding Including Sheets, Comforters, Mattress Pads, Blankets and Bumper Pads, Air Purifiers and More
EARTH FLAG Authentic Earth Flag: Made from Heavy Weight, 100% Recycled Materials
EARTH FRIENDLY TOTS Environmentally Friendly Toys, Diapers, Sleeping Products, Natural Feeding and Healthcare Products, Baby Gear and Gifts.
EARTH-WEAR Organic Cotton Baby and Children's Diaper Sets, Creepers, Bibs, T-Shirts, Jeans and More. Retail Catalog.
ECO-BAGS PRODUCTS, INC Reusable Bags, Lunch Bags, BPA-Free Water Bottles and More
ELLECANTE Where Design Embraces Nature, Exclusive Kids apparel, Organic Certified (GOTS), The Best For The Smallest
ECO PARTY TIME Non-Toxic , Hand Crafted Luna Organics Mineral Makeup , Piggy Paint Nail Polishes for Kids
ESP - ESSENTIAL SAFE PRODUCTS Eco-Friendly & BPA-Free pProducts for your Kids to Use at Home & Take to School
FASHION & EARTH Offering a Wide Selection of Organic Clothing for Kids
GARDEN GIRL SKIN CARE Natural Skin Care and Bath + Body for the Entire family. Free of Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates.
GOODNIGHT NATURALS Baby Bedding and Cribs, Chemical Free Mattresses, Organic Cotton Sheets, Duvets, Blankets and Crib Bumpers, Kids Bedding
GOURMET MUSHROOM PRODUCTS What is a Mushroom? Mushroom Facts, Mushroom Information and Educational Projects with Mushrooms.
HOME ENVIRONMENT Solid Maple Children's Bedroom Furniture, Organic Mattresses and Bedding
HUGG-A-PLANET A Perfect First World
INDIGENOUS DESIGNS NATURAL FIBER CLOTHING Organic Cotton Baby and Toddler Sweaters, Shirts, and Pants. Soft. Durable. Playful. Fun. Fair Trade.
MY NATURAL BABY BOUTIQUE Hip and Stylish Organic Baby Clothing, Blankets, Towels and More. All Natural Eco Friendly Accessories and Toys. Registry Available.
NATUREPEDIC No-Compromise Organic Baby Crib Mattress -Organic Cotton, Chemical Free, Healthy, Waterproof, Fire Safe, Hypoallergenic, Dustmite Proof, Firm
NATURESHOP A Wide Range of Eco-Friendly Kids Clothing and Footwear From Leading Brands
ORGANIC BABY GIFT BOUTIQUE Modern Selection of Organic Baby and Toddler Clothing. Organic Art Supplies and Non-Toxic Play Makeup.
PUR BEBE Eco-Friendly Clothing to Fit Newborn Babies, Infants and Toddlers. 100% Organic Cotton, Bamboo and Soy Fiber
PUREREST Bedding, Comforters, Pillows, Mattresses, Pads for Infant Thru Adult Mattresses - Organic and Natural
REACH AND TEACH Transforming the World Through Teachable Moments with Books, Games, Puzzles, Toys, Curriculum, Music and Posters
REUSABLEBAGSTORE Bento Lunchboxes for Kids, Reusable Sandwich Bags, Snack Bags, Cool Recycled Backpacks
SATARA HOME Natural Baby Products for Babies Birth to Two Years
SOLAR FLAIR LIGHTING Solar Mechanics Green Science Kit, Renewable Energy Educational Kit, Green Games, Weather Station and More
SOUL-FLOWER.COM Hemp and Organic Clothing for Children
SPROUT WATCHES Eco-Friendly, Whimsical Watches for Children of All Ages
THE MATTRESS & SLEEP COMPANY Natural & Certified Organic Kids Mattresses, Cotton, Wool and Natural Latex

ECOMALL'S BABY PRODUCTS SECTION


PROTECT CHILDREN FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS

Help children breathe easier


  • Don't smoke or let others smoke in your home or car
  • Keep your home as clean as possible. Dust, mold, certain household pests, secondhand smoke, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks and allergies.
  • Limit outdoor activity when air pollution is bad such as on ozone alert days
Protect children from lead poisoning


  • Wash children's hands before they eat and wash bottles, pacifiers, and toys often
  • Wash floors and window sills to protect kids from dust and peeling paint contaminated with lead - especially in older homes
  • Run the cold water for 30 seconds to flush lead from pipes
  • Get kids tested for lead - check with your doctor
  • Test your home for lead paint hazards if it was built before 1978
Protect children from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning


  • Have fuel-burning appliances, furnace flues and chimneys checked once a year
  • Never use gas ovens or burners for heat and never use barbeques/grills indoors or in the garage
  • Never sleep in rooms with unvented gas or kerosene spaceheaters
  • Don't run cars or lawnmowers in the garage
  • Install a UL approved CO detector in sleeping areas
Keep pesticides and other toxic chemicals away from children
  • Put food and trash away in closed containers to keep pests from coming into your home
  • Don't use pesticides if you don't have to - look for alternatives
  • Read product labels and follow directions
  • Use bait & traps instead of bug sprays when you can and place the bait & traps where kids can't get them
  • Store where kids can't reach them and never put in other containers that kids can mistake for food or drink
  • Keep children, toys & pets away when using pesticides and don't let them play in fields, orchards and gardens after pesticides have been used
  • Wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating - peel them when possible
  • Buy organic produce
Protect children from too much sun


  • Have them wear hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing
  • Use sunscreen on kids over 6 months and keep infants out of the sun
  • Keep them out of the mid-day sun - the sun is most intense between 10 and 4
Safeguard them from high levels of radon


  • Test your home for radon with a home test kit
  • Fix your home if your radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher. If you need help, call your State radon office or 1-800-644-6999
Protect childrenfrom contaminated fish and polluted water


  • Call the local or state health department to learn about any local advisories for limiting the amount of fish to be eaten or beach closings
  • Take used motor oil to a recycling center and properly dispose of toxic household chemicals
  • Find out what's in your local drinking water - call your local water system for your annual drinking water quality report or, if you have a private home drinking water well, test it every year

12 Steps to Healthier Schools    

  1.  Pesticides. Pesticides are toxic and children should have as little exposure to these chemicals as possible. If a school must use these products they should notify parents and teachers a day in advance and use the least toxic materials possible. People should not be allowed back into the buildings until the residue is gone. Only trained and licensed people should be allowed to spray pesticides. --Outside grounds and fields where children play should not be treated with pesticides unless there is a dire reason for an application, and then prior notice should be given to teachers and parents.

  2. Art Supplies and Art Rooms. Art rooms should have proper ventilation. Many art supplies are toxic and become airborne irritating the lungs and bronchial tubes. It is recommended that ventilating systems have between 15 and 20 cubic feet of outdoor air per minute per occupant. Caution should be used to make sure that the contaminated air not circulate into the other parts of the building through the ventilation system.

  3. New Carpeting. When new carpeting is ordered, the carpet, as well as the carpet backing, should be required to be formaldehyde-free. In addition, the installer should be required to use formaldehyde-free and non-toxic adhesives. Formaldehyde is a respiratory irritant, a sensitizer to other chemicals, and a carcinogen. Many carpets, backings and adhesives, have a great deal of formaldehyde and out-gas for long periods of time. Children should not be exposed at all, no less over long periods.

  4. New Construction and Renovations. Good indoor air quality should be one of the chief criteria in planning a project. The contract should require least toxic materials that are practical and work schedules that will not put children and teachers at risk because of compromised indoor air quality. Particular attention should be given to avoiding wood products that use large amounts of formaldehyde as bonding agents, such as particle board. New furniture can also be a source of formaldehyde and therefore, it too, should be specified to be formaldehyde-free, just as with new carpeting.

  5. Playground Equipment with Processed or Treated Wood. Processed or treated wood is often used for playground equipment and for picnic tables. Treated wood has been impregnated with copper and arsenic in order to deter pest infestation, which is why it can be placed directly on or into the ground. The arsenic, in particular, leaches from the wood and is a human carcinogen. If a school has already invested in products made out of processed wood they should paint the surfaces to stop the arsenic from leaching. Children should not be exposed to processed wood that has not been sealed.

  6. Exhaust from Buses or Motor Vehicles. Make sure that the air intake of the ventilating systems are not in an area where cars or buses idle so that incoming air is laden with diesel and car exhaust. Also make sure children are not waiting at bus stops where many buses are idling for long periods of time.

  7. Damp Areas and Areas of Damp Carpeting. Mold can grow in areas of dampness, and many children and adults are allergic to this mold. Molds can cause asthma in many people; therefore wet areas should be remediated.

  8. Cleaning Products Used by the Janitorial Service in the School. Cleaning products should be the least toxic available that will do the appropriate work that needs to be done.

  9. Chemistry Laboratories. Chemistry laboratories and other labs using hazardous materials should be properly ventilated, making sure that the exhaust does not enter other parts of the building.

  10. Copy Machines. Copy machines out-gas ozone and therefore should be well ventilated. They are often placed in small unventilated spaces with people working near them. Ozone is harmful to lung function.

  11. Testing for Radon and Lead. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas that emanates from rock and soil content in the ground. At high enough levels it is a human lung carcinogen. Radon can be easily tested for and rather inexpensively remediated. Also, drinking water should be tested for lead that can come from pipes with lead soldering.

  12. Tobacco Smoke. Schools should be smoke-free environments.

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