Lead is bad for your child's body. Many children who have lead in their bodies do not look or act sick. Others may feel bad. They may have learning problems, be cranky, have headaches, be tired, and not be able to pay attention. When they go to school, they may have behavior problems and not learn as fast as the other children.
Some jobs expose workers to lead.
This lead can be brought home on the worker's clothes and body. These are only a few jobs that can expose you to lead. Some of your hobbies may be dangerous to your child, too. It is very important to be careful and keep your child away from lead.