Have you ever checked the label on your child’s clothing?
Most parents pay close attention to food, water, and screen time – but few think about the chemicals that may be hiding in their kids’ clothes.
In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with attorney-turned-entrepreneur Steffi Schmidt to discuss non-toxic children’s clothing, hidden chemicals in textiles, greenwashing, and the simple clothing swaps that can help parents make more informed choices without feeling overwhelmed.
STEFFI EXPLAINS:
* Why the European Union bans more than 1,300 clothing chemicals while the United States bans only 11
* Why children’s clothing may be an overlooked source of chemical exposure
* The truth about bamboo clothing, polyester, rayon, and other common fabrics
* How to recognize greenwashing and what clothing labels actually mean
* What certifications to look for when shopping for clothes
* Why starting with underwear, socks, and everyday basics is one of the easiest first swaps
* How her mother’s cancer diagnosis inspired her to leave law and build a mission-driven business
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Why Europe bans 1300 clothing chemicals (and the U.S. bans 11)
02:37 Why clothing may be an overlooked source of chemical exposure
04:28 Why Steffi left her legal career
06:42 How her mother’s cancer diagnosis changed everything
11:18 Is bamboo clothing actually better?
13:38 Organic cotton, polyester, rayon, and how to shop smarter
15:57 Why simple clothing swaps matter
18:46 Fast fashion, sustainability, and buying fewer, better clothes
23:23 Activewear, Lululemon, and raising informed kids
24:37 Greenwashing and making informed choices
26:06 Start with your basics: the easiest clothing swap
27:42 Non-toxic clothing for eczema and sensitive skin
29:50 Entrepreneurship, motherhood, and building a mission-driven business
35:36 Advice for moms considering a career pivot
37:33 Where to start if you want to make healthier clothing choices
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