Use chemical-free pest control products or the least toxic method for common household and garden pest problems. When chemicals are necessary, the AAP recommends the use of less-toxic choices, such as boric acid in crevices or bait stations and gels, which minimize exposure to children. Never use bug bombs or broad spraying pesticides. Protect your pets and children by carefully following the label directions and precautions. For example, pesticides you use to control fleas and ticks on your pets can be transferred to your children. Follow the directions as they are written on the label before using a product. Keep these common household pesticides out of children's reach and never put poisonous products in containers that could be mistaken for food or drink:īath and kitchen disinfectants and sanitizers-including bleachįlea and tick shampoos, powders and dips for pets Store chemicals safely to reduce the risks for children. This can help reduce any traces of pesticides that remain on the surface, advises the U.S. Wash and scrub fruits and veggies under running water. See the AAP clinical report, Organic Foods: Health and Environmental Advantages and Disadvantages, for more information. However, the most important thing for children is to eat a wide variety of produce, whether it's conventional or organic. Organic produce has been found to have less pesticides and a potentially lower risk of exposure to drug-resistant bacteria. Reducing your child’s exposure to pesticides is not difficult, so start today! Tips to Reduce Your Child's Chances of Pesticide Poisoning: Poison Control Centers national hotline phone number, 1(800)222-1222, right away. If your child shows any of the following signs after coming in contact with a pesticide, call the The signs of pesticide poisoning may look like the flu. Poisonings are still reported to US Poison Control Centers every year. And while more education on pesticides and better packaging have helped, thousands of cases of pesticide In recent years, products with some highly toxic pesticide ingredients have been removed from store shelves. Also if you touch contaminated grass, shoes, clothing, lawn furniture, etc., or put contaminated objects (e.g., toys, grass, etc.) or fingers in the mouth. You or your children can be poisoned if you apply or are present during application of the chemical. Poisons are absorbed through the skin, by the mouth, or by breathing sprays, dusts, or vapors. However, studies suggest that exposure may affect healthy child development. These exposures usually do not lead to instant poisoning symptoms.
Because pesticides are still in many places in our environment, a child’s amount of exposure can add up quickly. They also crawl and play on floors, grass, or in spaces that might contain pesticides. Young children, as parents know, love to put their hands in their mouth. Children at Higher Risk for ExposureĬhildren are at higher risk for health effects from exposure to pesticides than adults, because their internal organs are still developing and maturing. They can come into contact with pesticides stored or applied in their homes, yards, child care centers, schools, parks, or on pets. Exposure in childhood has been linked to attention and learning problems, as well as cancer. Technical report highlights some of the major health concerns linked to pesticide exposure-particularly prenatal exposure. Pesticide exposure during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of birth defects, low birth weight, and fetal death. Pesticide Exposure in Children , and accompanying The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement, However, there are things parents can do to protect their children from pesticides where they live and play. Pesticides are used in many products and may affect children’s health in a variety of ways.
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