Some kids belts were found to contain 280 times more lead than federal safety standards set for children’s products by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). At higher levels, lead exposure can cause permanent brain damage, even death. Inventor and distributor of Dapper Snapper kids belts China Mesh Belts Manufacturers160;protected]. Well-known name brand, Rawlings, is among the offenders named in this report and includes belts sold in Walmart, Sport’s Authority, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.Port Orange, FL April 12, 2011 -- The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) recently issued a press release concerning high levels of lead detected in Little League Baseball uniform belts. Scientists and doctors commonly agree that there is no safe level of lead exposure, especially for young children. However, it is our littlest ones that are most vulnerable because their rapidly developing nervous systems make them especially sensitive to the affects of lead. Their concern is for children being exposed to high levels of lead # any time they touch the belts and through hand-to-mouth contact. Lead is a neurotoxin that causes a myriad of problems including brain damage, learning disorders, hearing problems and stunted growth.html. Even the smallest amounts of lead exposure may cause children to appear hyperactive, unable to focus and irritable

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