Playing Safe: Why toys shouldn’t cost our children’s health – Lunchtime Webinar Event
- Date: June 11, 2025 - 12pm till 1:15pm
- Location: Online
- Organiser: Women's Environmental Network
- Tickets: Click here
Join our guest speakers, this Green Baby Day, to explore the hidden dangers in children's toys, and what we can do to protect all children. We will also explore the intersection of toxic toys, health, race, class and environmental justice. Toys help children learn, play, and explore the world. But some toys, particularly those available from online marketplaces contain harmful chemicals that can pose serious health risks to babies and children. Speakers Ms Karen Joash - Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Scientific Advisor to Global Black Maternal Health, and Tommy's Charity Africa (Vitamin D Project) – Author, Parent & Conscious Content Creator Dr Anna Watson - Director of Policy & Advocacy - CHEM Trust Moderated by Ivié Itoje - Green Baby Programme Manager 12:00–12:15pm – Green Baby Briefing: What’s in Our Toys? A short expert presentation on toxic chemicals (like phthalates, Bisphenol, and flame retardants), a look at UK vs EU safety standards, and an introduction to the Green Baby campaign.. 12:20–1:15pm – Panel: Toxic Toys & Environmental Justice Moderated by Ivié (Green Baby Programme Manager), we will hear from our panel of experts, campaigners, and community voices on the intersection of toxic toys, health, race, class and environmental justice. We'll explore how toxic chemicals in toys impact families and what change is needed. Includes live Q&A To sign up please follow the link.
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Event summary
- Date: June 11, 2025 - 12pm till 1:15pm
- Location: Online
- Organiser: Women's Environmental Network
- Contact name: Kate
- Contact email: [email protected]