What’s used in both the storage of nuclear waste and baby nipples? Lead.

According to Health Canada, studies have suggested that even low levels of lead in the blood “may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children.

According to a study reported by the L.A. Times children exposed to low levels of lead from before birth into adulthood were linked to violent crimes.

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention:

Approximately 250,000 U.S. children aged 1-5 years have blood lead levels greater than 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, the level at which CDC recommends public health actions be initiated. Lead poisoning can affect nearly every system in the body.

Pursuant to Canada’s Hazardous Products Act, lead-based paint is not legal for use on toys sold in Canada.