Mattresses releasing dangerous chemicals in children’s bedrooms: Studies

Brain-harming chemicals released from children’s mattresses, study finds

A recent study shows chemicals meant to make children safer could actually be harming them.

Babies being exposed to brain-damaging chemicals while they sleep

Babies and children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other chemicals from their mattresses.

Mattresses releasing dangerous chemicals in children’s bedrooms: Studies

Invisible chemicals rising from children’s mattresses may be harming their brains and bodies. That’s according to a pair of studies published Tuesday, which found troubling levels of plastic-like “phthalate” chemicals and flame retardants in the bedrooms of children under 4. “Parents should be able to lay their children down for sleep knowing they are safe and snug,”…

‘It’s going into the air and it’s going into us’: University of Toronto study finds harmful chemicals leaching from children’s mattresses

Researchers purchased 16 mattresses from brands and stores sold in Canada. They discovered chemical levels that exceeded regulatory limits.

Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says

Children’s mattresses and bedding contain toxic flame retardants and other chemicals linked to hormonal, reproductive and developmental harm, a new study found.

Babies being ‘exposed to brain-harming chemicals while asleep’ - scientists warn

BABIES are being exposed to brain-harming chemicals while asleep, warns new research. Harmful substances have been detected in children’s mattresses and bedrooms. GettyChildren are uniquely vulnerable to exposure to these chemicals via mattresses[/caption] Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, say scientists. Researche…