Toxic Metals Found in Products for Infants Living in Poverty

Infants in low-income communities face higher toxic metal exposure from the products and environments around them.

Environmental Injustice for Babies

A 2026 study measured postnatal toxic metal exposure in infants residing in poverty. These babies face disproportionate exposure to lead, cadmium, arsenic, and other metals through contaminated water, soil, housing, and consumer products.

What You Can Do

Test water and paint in older homes. Use certified lead-free products. Support policies for environmental justice. Browse non-toxic baby products for safer options.

Source: Authors (2026). Food Chem Toxicol.