EP 161 - LEAD SAFE MAMA (Consumer Product Testing)

In this episode, Celia Bulgarelli interviews Tamara Rubin, the founder of Lead Safe Mama, a resource dedicated to testing consumer products for lead and other toxicants. Celia shares her personal journey as a new mother navigating the complexities of safe products for her child, emphasizing the importance of Tamara's work in providing science-based information. Tamara discusses the alarming lack of regulatory standards for many consumer products, particularly in the food and personal care industries, and highlights the need for parents to be proactive in testing and choosing safer options for their families. The conversation delves into the impact of lead exposure on children's health, including behavioral issues often misattributed to developmental phases like the 'terrible twos.' Tamara also shares insights on how to identify safer products and the importance of community support in advocating for better testing and regulations.

🔗 Lead Safe Mama Official & Core Resources

• 🌐 Lead Safe Mama – Main Website — Articles, tools, testing results, and education on lead exposure prevention from Tamara Rubin’s advocacy work. Lead Safe Mama – tamararubin.com / leadsafemama.com
• 🛒 Lead Safe Mama Lead-Free Choices Shop — curated lists of lead-free kitchenware, drinkware, kids’ items, and more tested by Lead Safe Mama. Shop Lead Safe Mama – lead‑free safer products list