with lead dust and put their hands, toys or pacifier in their
mouth.
4. Run cold water for at least 1-2 minutes in the morning and
any time it has not been used for six or more hours be-
fore drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Boil-
ing water does not remove lead! For extra peace of mind
use a water filter that guarantees it removes lead. Just be
sure to replace the filter according to instructions. Water
that comes out of the tap warm or hot can contain a much
higher level of lead, so never use hot water for drinking,
cooking, or baby formula.
5. Feed your child a healthy diet with plenty of low fat foods
high in calcium, iron and vitamin C. Children may be less
likely to absorb lead if their stomachs are kept filled with
healthy food. Avoid empty stomachs which might absorb
lead more easily into the body. Calcium is especially im-
portant. (Foods high in calcium include: milk, yogurt,
cheese, soymilk, leafy green vegetables, white beans, red
beans, chick peas, and almonds.)
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6. Keep the area where your child plays, eats and sleeps free
from dust. Wet mop floors and wet wipe windows and flat
surfaces in your home at least every week.
7. Have everyone take off their shoes when entering your
home to prevent lead-contaminated soil from getting in.
8. Children and pregnant women should not be home during
renovations or if there is damage to painted surfaces such
as walls, trim, or doors. 40% of homes in the US contain
lead paint. If your home was built before 1978, when lead
paint use was banned in homes, your house likely contains
lead paint. Experts say homes built before 1940 can be
especially worrisome in terms of potential lead poisoning
— paint manufactured in those days had up to 50 percent
lead.
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9. Outside, make sure kids play away from bare soil and from
the sides of the house where chipped lead paint might be.
Have kids play on grass or in a sand box rather than in
dirt which likely contains lead from leaded gas emissions
decades ago. Wash their hands after playing outdoors.
10. Beyond contaminated dust, soil, and water, exposure to
lead can occur through a variety of less common sources
such as: imported toys, imported glazed pottery, lead from
occupational dust brought into the home, fishing weights
and lures, and eating vegetables that may have taken up
lead from soil in the garden.
Parents of children interested in participating in this
program are encouraged to call (716) 874-7200 or visit
LEAD716.org.
LEAD716 is made possible by the Learning Disabilities Asso-
ciation of WNY and by grants from The Peter and Elizabeth
C. Tower Foundation, The Community Foundation for Greater
Buffalo, and The Cullen Foundation.
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