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What Parents Can Do to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

As parents, you play a crucial role in preventing lead poisoning. By keeping your child away from lead and recognizing lead hazards, you can significantly reduce their risk of exposure. 

Take the steps below to reduce the risk of lead poisoning.

 

 

Keep Your Home Safe: Effective Steps to Reduce Lead Dust in Your Home

Protect your family by reducing lead dust in your living space by:

  • Using wet cleaning methods to help remove lead dust in your home.
  • Cleaning the inside of your windows with a damp cloth or wipe.
  • Mopping hard surface floors with a mop such as a Swiffer or wet cloth to remove dust.
  • Temporarily cover chipping, peeling, or flaking paint with duct tape
  • Utilize a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Vacuum for carpeted areas during home renovations, as it is required to remove lead dust safely. Contact MHD at 414-286-2465 to learn more about FREE rentals!

Support Your Child's Growth with Safe and Educational Toys.

When selecting toys, consider the following:

  • Ensure they are age-appropriate.
  • Toys should be safe for mouthing, non-toxic, free of choking hazards, easy to clean, and without sharp edges or parts that could trap fingers.
  • Choose toys that promote engagement and active play.
  • Look for versatile toys (e.g., a ball for rolling, tossing, and chasing).
  • Pick toys that spark curiosity.
  • Opt for toys that are easy to use and foster your child's sense of independence.

Visit your doctor to have your child tested for lead. 

If you are pregnant or have a child under the age of 6, talk to your doctor about lead testing. The City of Milwaukee Health Department recommends all children be tested for lead exposure three times before age 3. 

Click here to learn more about lead testing recommendations.

Lead Testing Recommendations

Find out if your home has lead paint.

If you live in a home built before 1978, it most likely contains lead paint. To find out the year your home was built, click here.

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Lead-based paint hazards can be present in older homes.

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Did you know a healthier diet can help get lead out of the body?

Eating foods high in calcium, iron, and vitamin C may help reduce your child's blood lead level (BLL). Find more resources on lead and nutrition below:

 

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