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bluedominoes domino dogbluedominoes creates safe lead-free art supplies that children enjoy and parents approve of.  bluedominoes' Activity Dough and Finger Paints are the first art supply products to receive approval from the Celiac Sprue and acceptance by the Feingold Association.  Our playdough and finger paints are gluten free, artificial color free, bromine free and heavy metal free.  Have fun and play safely.

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"I can't keep our kids away from your organic playdough.  First thing they run to -- even before they eat in the morning."

"Bluedominoes' Activity Dough is an excellent product for ALL children.  This play dough makes a great gift or party favor since it is difficult to know which children have allergies."

"We really liked the texture and consistency of your playdough. It was much nicer to work with than Play-Doh. It stayed soft and did not crumble even after a few months."

"I like bluedominoes play dough because it is made naturally and it doesn't dry out like other similar products. I really like the colors it comes in."

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Immune System Disturbances in Celiac Disease Identified

Researchers have identified immune system "disturbance" which causes celiac disease.  Almost 40 different inherited factors that predispose people to the disease were identified. 

 

Heal Egg Allergies by Eating Eggs!

John Hopkins Children's center and other centers presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology their findings on easing egg allergies in children.

 

Giving Acetaminophen to a Child Prior to Vaccination Can Affect Immune Response to Vaccines

Researchers in the Czech Republic caution the use of prophylactic acetaminophen in children to prevent vaccine-induced fever.  They discovered that it can reduce the immune response to some of the routine vaccines given - Hib, diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis.  At 10 centers in the Czech Republic, infants were divided into two groups - one group receiving prophylactic acetaminophen doses every six to eight hours the day after vaccination (226 patients) or no prophylactic treatment (233 patients). 

 

Speech Sound Sensitivity Enhanced With Music Training

A Northwestern University neuroscientist suggests music training has a profound impact on shaping the sensory system and should be part of the of K-12 education.

 

Mother's Responsiveness Can Help With Language Development in Children With Autism

A study reported in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders reports on how early parenting can promote resiliency in children with autism.  "Language problems are among the most important areas to address for children with autism, because they represent a significant impairment in daily living and communication," says Daniel Messinger, principal investigator of a larger study of infants at-risk for autism, which includes this study.

 

BPA Leached fromPlastics Can Damage the Health of Female Offspring

New research shows that exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy leads to epigenetic changes that causes permananent reproduction problems if the fetus is a female. 

 

How Genes and the Environment Influence Disease

A study conducted at UCLA sheds light on how environmental factors influence disease in our genes.  "We know that genes and environmental factors influence common human diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer," explained principal investigator Jake Lusis, "Most research, however, has focused on unraveling the genetic component of disease risk while ignoring the effect of environmental stimuli. Our study examined how the molecular interaction between the two helps lead to disease." 

 

Possible Correlation Between Early Childhood Eczema and Mental Health

A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that children who have eczema during the first two years of their life were more likely to exhibit psycologizal abnormalities, particularly emotional problems at age ten than children who did not have eczema during their first two years of life.  "This indicates that eczema can precede and lead to behavioral and psychological problems in children," Dr.

Research Sheds Light on Why Some Children with Autism Have Sensory Hypersensitivity

A study published in the journal Neuron, outlines the discovery made by scientists about a previously unknown developmental delay in a critical brain circuit that processes sensory information.  The researchers looked at mouse models with fragile X syndrome, the most common known cause of autism and mental retardation.

 

Autism Linked to Advanced Maternal Age

Researchers at UC Davis Health System have linked a mother's age has been linked to the risk of having a chlid with autism, regardless of the father's age.  The incremental risk of having a child with autism incrased by 18% for every five year increase in the mother's age.  A 40 year old woman's risk of having a chlid with autism was 50% higher than a woman who was between the ages of 25-29.

 

bluedominoes Activity Dough

bluedominoes Activity / PlayDough

  • Winner of Dr. Toy's Best Picks for New Children's Products 2009 Award
  • First art supply product certified by the Celiac Sprue Association and accepted by the Feingold Association
  • Free of the eight most common allergens including wheat and soy
  • No Artificial Colors
  • LongPlayLife
  • Superior product integrity that exceeds all
 industry testing standards
  • Safe Art products are made from all-natural and organic ingredients and lists the ingredients
  • Manufactured in the USA and patent-pending
  • Green from start to finish:  Eco-friendly, BPA 
and phthalate free packaging
  • Winner of San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Most Innovative Product Award