-       Wash child’s hands and toys regularly, because dust and dirt can have lead in them
-       Mop regularly, because household dust can contain lead
-       Keep windowsills clean and check for peeling paint. A child may eat paint chips that may have lead
-       Cover bare soil with grass, mulch or wood chips, because a child may play in contaminated soil and get it in their mouth
-       Avoid giving a child home remedies, because some can have high levels of lead in them
-       Avoid eating imported candies from Mexico
-       Check child’s toys and jewelry that may have been recalled, because they contain lead
-       Use cold tap water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula.  Higher levels of lead may be found in hot tap water
-       If an adult works with lead on their job or hobbies, such as stained glass, bullet making, using a firing range, soldering, etc., 
        the adult should shower and change clothes before holding or playing with a child

It is recommended that all children under age 6 years be tested for lead.  The best ages for testing are 12 months and 24 months, or whenever there is concern that a child has been exposed.