Originally published October 14 2005
Report alerts parents to toxic chemicals in baby products
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
According to a report released by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), many baby products, including bath books and teethers, contain toxic chemicals.
Many common baby products, such as teethers, bath books and sleep accessories, contain toxic chemicals, according to a report released by the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG).
"Our government should give parents the information they need to adequately protect their children from toxic chemicals, and ultimately remove toxic chemicals from children's products."
PIRG tested seven infant sleep accessories, such as mattress pads and sleep wedges, for the presence of PBDEs or toxic flame retardants.
Eighteen other children's products, such as bath books and teethers, were tested for the presence of phthalates.
For example, the Leachco Sleep 'n Secure 3-in-1 Infant Sleep Positioner, and the First Years' Adjustable Air Flow Sleep Positioner both contained these chemicals.
For example, teethers made by Especially for Baby were found to contain DBP, a type of phthalate classified as a reproductive toxicant and banned in the European Union.
More than 20 state PIRGs and environment groups co-released this report.
"Normal brain development is impaired by exposure to toxins, such as flame retardants and phthalates, often resulting in learning and other developmental disabilities," says Dr. Larry Silver, past president of the Learning Disabilities Association of America and current Clinical Professor at Georgetown Medical Center.
PBDEs found in the breast milk of American women and some fetuses are approaching levels shown to impair learning and cause behavior problems in mice.
Two of these chemicals have been banned in nine states, and the federal government has taken action to stop new production of these chemicals.
Glass containers should be used for food and drink storage when possible.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) should protect consumers from dangerous products by requiring labels on products that contain potentially hazardous chemicals.
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